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Spring Physio

East Sussex based physiotherapy clinic specialising in women’s health and sports injuries. We offer classes and 1:1 sessions.

Based in Blackboys, just outside Uckfield. Infographic digital prints available at https://www.etsy.com/shop/SpringPhysio

29/05/2025

The final term of pelvic floor and core classes before the summer break are now available to book!
https://spring-physio.uk1.cliniko.com/bookings

Classes take place at my clinic in Blackboys, just outside Uckfield. Maximum of 6 in a class.

Simply select the start date of your chosen course (under the group tab) and you will automatically be enrolled for the 6 week course.

Pelvic Floor and Core Class:

Wednesday 9.30-10.20am: 6 week course commencing 4th June
Friday 9.30-10.20am : 6 week course commencing 6th June

The class is physiotherapy led and bespoke modifications are made as required, in a small group setting.

This is class is a suitable for recovery/improving symptoms for the following conditions:

✔️Post hysterectomy
✔️Postnatal recovery (after 6 weeks)
✔️Diastasis
✔️Prolapse
✔️Incontinence
✔️Core weakness

Not sure if this class can help you? Feel free to DM me to discuss

12/02/2025

🌸 C-Section Recovery Tips for New Mums 🌸

Here are my top tips to help you in the first couple of weeks after a c-section: 💖

1️⃣ Take it Slow
Rest is key to healing. It’s tempting to jump back into your routine, but remember, your body needs time to recover. Don’t hesitate to ask for help with household chores and newborn care in the first few weeks.

2️⃣ Wound Support
Using a rolled up towel to support your wound with high pressure activities (eg coughs/sneezes) can help to reduce the wound pain. Try to remembe to log roll out of bed rather than sitting straight up (Rolling onto your side before sitting up). This puts a lot less strain through your abdominals and wound.

3️⃣ Gentle Movement
While you should avoid heavy lifting or intense exercise, short walks are good for circulation.

4️⃣ Kegels
Start some gentle pelvic floor exercises as soon as the catheter is out and you feel comfortable. If you have a history of hypertonic pelvic floor or are unsure how to perform them correctly, seek advice before starting.

13/01/2025

✨ The Journey of Healing: Stages of Wound & Scar Recovery ✨

Healing is a process that takes time and care. Understanding the stages can help you stay patient and positive throughout the journey. Here’s what happens in your skin as it heals:

1️⃣ Hemostasis (Immediate Response)
Right after an injury, your body starts the clotting process to stop bleeding. Blood vessels constrict and platelets form a clot to protect the wound.

2️⃣ Inflammation (1-4 Days)
Your body cleans the wound! White blood cells work hard to fight infection, clear debris, and prepare the area for the next stage. This is when redness, swelling, and warmth may appear.

3️⃣ Proliferation (around 3 Days - 3 Weeks)
The wound starts to rebuild! New tissue forms and collagen is laid down. Skin begins to close up, and new blood vessels are created. The body’s priority is to heal the wound as quickly as possible so lots of collagen bonds are laid down to strengthen the tissue.

4️⃣ Maturation/Remodeling (3 Weeks - 2+ Year)
The scar begins to refine and strengthen. Collagen reorganizes to give the skin more strength and flexibility. It can take months to years for the scar to fully mature, but it will continue to fade over time.

Using lymphatouch helps to accelerate the swelling that occurs during the inflammation stage and helps to improve flexibility around the scar during the remodelling stage. Regular therapy treat can speed up the healing process and help people return to their functional goals quicker.

02/01/2025

Please note that these are not hard and fast rules - everyone is different and unique 🙂

There is often great concern about the size of the gap in diastasis, but as a Physiotherapist I am more concerned with a) how well the abdominal wall can handle load (eg. does doming occur during any movements?) and b) what the tension is like at the linea alba (the gap).

An abdominal wall which has good tension and strong ability to tolerate pressure to your exercise/functional requirements, should be the goal of rehab. Sometimes, the gap closes completely during rehab and other times it doesn’t. But an ongoing gap DOES NOT indicate rehab has failed. This is good news!

31/12/2024

✨ Post-C-Section Recovery with Lymphatouch ✨

🌸 Did you know Lymphatouch can be a game-changer for your recovery after a C-section?

Lymphatouch is a gentle, non-invasive machine that uses negative pressure to treat scars: swipe left to see the mechanics of how it works.

💖 Why it’s great after a C-section:

Reduces Swelling: Post-surgery swelling can be uncomfortable, but Lymphatouch can help reduce it by encouraging lymphatic drainage.

Supports Scar Healing:The action of negative pressure helps to break down scar adhesions. The machine also has a vibration function, which is great for scar desensitisation.
If you are struggling with your c-section scar follow the link in bio to book in for treatment.

Ready to give your body the boost it deserves? ✨

10/12/2024

Great results recently with treatment for an acute ankle sprain. 😀

Client feedback: ‘I sprained my ankle playing netball but after one session with Claire I felt instant relief. I had so much more mobility where the swelling has been reduced.’

Lymphatouch® works brilliantly in acute injuries to reduce swelling. You can see in the picture how ater lymphatouch® treatment the swelling is reduced around the ankle and the skin creases are more defined as a result .
The impact on pain and mobility was immediate for the client, improving function and we hope that using this machine in conjunction with rehab will accelerate her return to sport.

05/12/2024

Pelvic Floor Exercises: Common Mistakes to Avoid! ✨
Pelvic floor exercises are key to strengthening muscles that support the bladder, uterus, and bowels. But are you doing them correctly? Here are common mistakes to avoid:

Not Engaging the Right Muscles
It’s easy to confuse pelvic floor muscles with your glutes or abs. Focus on contracting the muscles that lift and support your pelvic organs, not your butt or belly.

Holding Your Breath
Breathing is vital! Many people hold their breath while doing pelvic exercises, which creates unnecessary tension and pressure.

Not letting go
Too much focus on contracting without fully relaxing can lead to tension and discomfort in the pelvic floor.

If you’re not sure you’re doing your exercises correctly, take the time to see a physiotherapist who can check your technique an make sure you are doing the right rehab for your symptoms!

28/11/2024

🌸 Urge Incontinence vs. Stress Incontinence 🌸
Understanding the Key Differences

Did you know that not all types of incontinence are the same? 🤔 Let’s break down the two most common types:

1️⃣ Urge Incontinence
➡️ What it is: A sudden, intense urge to urinate that you can’t control, often leading to leakage before you can get to the bathroom.
➡️ Common triggers: Cold weather, hearing water running, or even just thinking about the bathroom.
➡️ Key symptoms: Frequent bathroom visits and the feeling of urgency.

2️⃣ Stress Incontinence
➡️ What it is: Leakage that occurs when pressure is put on the bladder, like when sneezing, laughing, or exercising.
➡️ Common triggers: Physical activities, coughing, or even lifting heavy objects.
➡️ Key symptoms: Leakages triggered by physical stress, rather than an urge.

The Bottom Line:
While both are common, they’re caused by different factors and require different treatments. If you’re struggling with either, it’s important to talk to your GP. A referral for physiotherapy is usually the first line treatment.

25/11/2024

🌸 Pelvic Floor Health During Pregnancy 🌸

As your baby grows, your pelvic floor muscles support more weight. Additionally, pregnancy hormones can make your pelvic floor muscles stretch and tire more easily. Practicing pelvic floor exercises can help to:

✨ Prevent Incontinence – Strengthening these muscles can reduce the risk of bladder leaks post-birth.

✨ Reduce Back Pain – A strong pelvic floor helps maintain better posture and supports your growing bump.

✨ Promote Better Postpartum Healing – Keeping your pelvic muscles strong and flexible before the birth should help your pelvic floor to recover more easily after birth.

💪 If you’re not sure you’re doing pelvic floor exercises correctly, see your local pelvic floor physio for guidance.

21/11/2024

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Lymphatouch has been such a brilliant addition to my clinic for treating clients with swelling. Lymphatouch is a non-invasive therapy that uses negative pressure and vibration to stimulate your lymphatic system, helping your body naturally eliminate excess fluid.

In acute injuries the reduction in swelling can have an immediate effect on reducing pain and improving mobility, speeding up the rehabilitation process.

For those with post operative swelling, lymphatouch can be used simultaneously for swelling and to mobilise scar adhesions (once the wound is healed).

Lymphatouch is regularly used in patients with chronic swelling such as lymphoedema. A compression garment can be used after treatment to maintain the benefits.

The machine is not painful and the pressure can be adjusted to ensure it’s completely comfortable for the client.

If you are struggling with swelling after an injury, get in touch.

18/11/2024

What Causes a C-Section Overhang? 🤔👶

If you’ve had a C-section, you might notice a little “overhang” or a fold of skin above your incision. Here’s what causes it:

Scar Tissue & Healing: After a C-section, the body needs time to heal. Scar tissue can form under the skin, sometimes creating a “pouch” above the incision. This can give the area a more pronounced appearance.

Skin Stretching: Pregnancy causes significant skin stretching, and sometimes, even after the baby is born, that skin doesn’t always snap back. Weight changes or hormonal shifts can also impact skin elasticity.

Fat Distribution: Hormonal changes post-pregnancy can lead to fat being stored around the midsection, contributing to a little extra pouching overhang.

Muscle Separation: Diastasis recti (separation of abdominal muscles) is common after pregnancy and can affect how the skin and tissue sit around the incision.

Abdominal tone: Strength and tone will affect the the look of the tummy and weak muscles can make the pouch look more pronounced.

Posture: A signficant anterior pelvic tilt posture will make any pouch or overhang look more pronounced.

🌸 C-section healing will vary from person to person and you may experience none/some/all of these. A course of physiotherapy can address many of these factors so if you’re struggling with your c-section recovery get in touch.

14/11/2024

“Not all scars are the same! 🤔 Whether you’ve had surgery, an injury, or any kind of wound, understanding the type of scar you’re healing from can make a big difference in how you treat and care for it. Here’s a breakdown of the 4 most common types of scars you might encounter after a c-section scar (but the same applies to scars on other parts of the body!)

🔹 Well-Healed Scar
This is the type of scar we all hope for! 🌿 It’s flat, smooth, and barely visible. With proper treatment, your body heals the wound, leaving a subtle mark or sometimes no mark at all. These scars fade over time and blend well with your skin tone.

🔹 Hypertrophic Scar
A hypertrophic scar is raised and red, but unlike keloids, it stays within the boundaries of the original wound. With time, hypertrophic scars can flatten, though they may remain slightly raised. They respond well to silicone therapy.

🔹 Keloid Scar
Keloids go beyond the original wound and extend into surrounding tissue. These scars are often larger, raised, and can be darker than your skin tone. They are more common in people with darker skin tones and tend to grow over time. Keloids can sometimes cause discomfort and itching, but they’re treatable with medical intervention.

🔹 Adhered Scar
An adhered scar can cause the skin to stick to deeper tissue, restricting movement. A shelf or overhang is common after a c-section scar. This can be caused by several things, but adhered scars are a big contributing factor. Physiotherapy treatment can reduce adhesions, build muscle strength and improve skin and tissue mobility.

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Brownings Workshops, Lewes Road, Blackboys
Uckfield
TN225HG

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.springphysio.co.uk/

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Our Physiotherapy clinic near Uckfield and Heathfield, East Sussex offers a range of services to treat men and women of all ages whether it is a sports injury, post surgery or a long standing condition. We are particularly proud of the specialist women's health physiotherapy services we provide, serving women from pregnancy right through to post menopause. Our therapy appointments are based at Honeys Green Osteopathic Clinic (Halland, Uckfield) and from Blackboys, near Uckfield.