Kate Cameron Physio

06/03/2026

Your Pelvic Floor Might Not Be Weak…
It Might Be Your Breathing.

As a women’s health physiotherapist, one of the most common things I see in clinic is women working hard on pelvic floor exercises… but nobody has ever looked at how they breathe.

Your diaphragm, pelvic floor and deep core muscles work as a team.

If the breathing pattern isn’t working well, the whole system struggles.

When breathing is shallow or held in the chest, it can contribute to:

🫁 Poor diaphragm movement
🏋️‍♀️ Reduced core support
🥴Poor digestion
💧 Leaking with exercise or coughing
⚡ Pelvic floor tension or pain
🦴 Persistent back, hip or pelvic symptoms

So what should happen?

When you breathe well:
⬇️ Inhale
🫁 Diaphragm moves down
🔄 Rib cage expands 360°
🌸 Abdominal and Pelvic floor muscles gently stretch

⬆️ Exhale
🫁 Diaphragm lifts
🌸 Pelvic floor recoils and lifts
💪 Deep core muscles support your spine

This natural pressure system is the foundation of pelvic health.

✨ Sometimes the first step in pelvic floor rehab isn’t doing more exercises… it’s learning how to breathe well.

MenopauseHealth

27/02/2026

#1 CrossfitOpen...wow that was hard 🥵 but also incredible to think over 300,000 others will be feeling the same burn tonight! I hope I'll still be able to do wall balls like Nancy if I make 90!!! 🙏💫💪

27/02/2026

Looking forward to chatting with Jessica Childs from Pelvic Relief about the future of women's health prevention - the vaginal microbiome.

25/02/2026

25/02/2026

21/02/2026

Join me and Samuel Lee Parke for some real truths about the long term health implications of weight loss jabs... Menopause and metabolism is much more complex than you think, and it's not just about what you eat. This will be a balanced discussion - when jabs are necessary and when they are just a short cut that can have long-term health implications, especially for women when strength 💪 is so much more needed than dropping a dress size 👗
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12/02/2026

This is such an important topic, beautifully explained by the wonderful Pelvic Angel. I see many patients suffering with hyper mobility and pelvic floor dysfunction - if this is you or you know someone who is, please read 👇👇👇

07/02/2026

Some common reasons we see in clinic:

Timing & coordination issues – the pelvic floor might be strong but not switching on quickly enough when you cough, jump or lift

Over-tight or tense pelvic floor – muscles that don’t relax well can actually leak too

Pressure management – how your breath, core and pelvic floor work together (especially during exercise)

Hormonal changes – peri/menopause can affect tissue support and bladder sensitivity

Load issues – doing more impact or heavier lifting than your system is currently prepared for

I see plenty of women who can do strong pelvic floor squeezes… yet still leak on a run, double unders or a trampoline. That’s not weakness – that’s a strategy problem, not a strength problem.

The key question isn’t “Is my pelvic floor weak?”

It’s “Is my pelvic floor doing the right thing at the right time?”

That’s exactly why an assessment matters – I check:

✅strength and relaxation

✅endurance and speed

✅coordination with breathing and movement

For more information about what involved in a pelvic floor examination please go to my website www.katecameronphysio.co.uk

02/02/2026

✨ Perimenopause doesn’t mean powering through — it means training smarter. ✨
If you’re noticing changes in your body, energy, strength or recovery, you’re not imagining it.
Perimenopause is a time when muscle mass, bone density and pelvic health really matter — and the right support can make all the difference.

Our CrossFit Redefined for Menopause programme is designed specifically for you 💪🧠

✔️ A 1:1 pelvic health physiotherapy check to ensure you know how to use your pelvic floor and core muscles optimally
✔️ Assessment of key body markers — muscle mass, bone health & body composition
✔️ Strength training adapted for the perimenopausal body
✔️ A comprehensive nutrition programme to support hormones, energy and recovery
✔️ Expert coaching + a supportive community of women who are also going through similar changes

This isn’t about shrinking, pushing through, or “just doing more cardio”.

It’s about building strength, confidence and resilience for this stage of life — and beyond.

👉 Spaces are limited.
If you’re perimenopausal or menopausal and ready to feel strong, supported and informed, this is for you.

📩 DM MENOPAUSE - either me or Sam for more information 🩷

01/02/2026

www.katecameronphysio.co.uk

28/01/2026

Love this post - leaking or heaviness under loads doesn't mean your body is broken or that lifting caused these issues. It means your pressure management system needs an upgrade 👉
Good news is that its a skill, and skills are trainable 👍
Do you know how to properly manage your pressure??