Lorraine Boyce Down Below Physio

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Lorraine Boyce Down Below Physio

I focus on Women's Health Physiotherapy, including all aspects of pelvic floor dysfunction and musculo-skeletal antenatal and postnatal care.

Fully qualified Chartered Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor
Registered with the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists and the clinical interest group Chartered Physiotherapists in Women's Health and Continence.

11/03/2025

Let’s Talk About Scars! 🔍

Scars are a natural part of healing, but they can cause issues like pain, tightness, or sensitivity. There can also be long-term consequences as a result of hidden, deep-seated adhesions.

The good news? 😃

Understand your scar and how best to manage it can make a huge difference in how it heals and feels! 💯

Over the next 10 days, I’m diving deep into the topic of Scars—breaking down everything from:

🔍 Different types of scars

🔍 Common symptoms scars can cause (short & long-term)

🔍 How hydration, massage & treatments like LymphaTouch can help

🔍 Practical tips to support scar healing

If you have a scar—whether it’s a recent or old scar—this series is for you!

Drop a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if you’re excited to learn more! ⬇️

Share with someone who won't want to miss this 👀

10/03/2025

😳 This is probably TMI, but…”

I hear this ALL the time. But let me be clear—when it comes to your pelvic health, nothing is too much information 💁‍♀️

☺️ If you can’t share it with your pelvic health physio, where can you?

Too many women wait months or even years before getting help because they feel embarrassed talking about something that’s a private or ‘embarrassing’ issue.

🩷 So this post is just your reminder that Down Below Physio clinic is a safe space for you to discuss your pelvic health, all aspects of it, no matter what.

😉 TMI is not a thing at Down Below Physio clinic.

05/03/2025

Are You Doing Your Pelvic Floor Exercises Correctly? 🤔

You might be wondering

❓ How do I know if I’m doing them right?
❓ How many should I do?
❓ How often?
❓ How long until I see results?

So many women coming to see me have ‘how to’ questions and they feel so much better when they get the right advice – and leave the clinic confident in what they’re doing!

Pelvic floor exercises can be confusing, and without the right guidance, it's easy to make common mistakes—like squeezing too hard, clenching your bum, tensing your whole body, or holding your breath! 😮‍💨

📈 Getting 1-1 support tailored to your individual starting point makes all the difference. I’ll help you find the right technique, the right effort, and the right plan for your needs.

If you’re going to spend your valuable time on something, make sure you’re doing it right! ✔️

📩 link in bio to book a session with me at Down Below Physio clinic.

03/02/2025

Love this 🩷

Great to get feedback from clients about my new Lymphatouch service 🙌 This was after one treatment!

Get in touch to find out more about how Lymphatouch can help with scarring and adhesions. www.downbelowphysio.ie

27/01/2025

⚠️ Avoid Perineal Tearing! ⚠️

Sharing some of my TOP TIPS that can help you to

✅️ reduce your risk of sustaining a more severe grade of tear (3rd or 4th degree tear)

✅️ reduce your risk of requiring an episiotomy or other intervention

These are particularly helpful if it's your first delivery as your tissues have never had to stretch to this degree before.

🙋‍♀️💬 What other tips and advice do you have for expecting mamas? Comment below..

📲 Share with a pregnant mama-to-be! 🥰

20/01/2025

📣📣 Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get discussed enough: symptoms at the back passage after having a baby.

⚡️These are particularly common after a third or fourth degree tear.

😥 I see so many clients who are dealing with these issues—faecal incontinence, staining and soiling, flatal incontinence (where wind escapes), or pain—and I understand how 👉 distressing and frustrating they can be.

😒 At what's meant to be an incredibly happy time for you, enjoying life with your new baby, you're navigating these issues.

These aren’t just “minor inconveniences”; they can have a HUGE impact on your confidence, daily life, and even your mental health.

📣📣 But here’s the thing—you don’t have to live with them. There is so much that can be done to improve these symptoms and get you feeling like yourself again ☺️

✨ Imagine not having to worry about where the nearest toilet is.

✨ Imagine no longer stressing about smells or unexpected accidents.

✨ Imagine confidently attending your yoga class without the fear of passing gas at the quietest moment (because of course it happens then!).

🙋‍♀️🩷 I’m here for you. These symptoms are common, but they’re not something you just have to put up with. If this resonates with you, please reach out—I’d love to help you. 🩷

DM if you need more info..

📅 Come see me at Down Below Physio clinic— www.downbelowphysio.ie to book an appointment.

16/01/2025

Consistency is key when it comes to pelvic floor exercises—I get it, though! Remembering to do them every day can be tough! 😣

🥴 It’s something so many of you say you struggle with - life gets busy!

✔️ That’s why having a plan and finding ways to build those habits is essential.

I’ve outlined a few strategies in this post and remember 👉 consistency doesn’t mean perfection—it means showing up for yourself every day, even if it’s just a small step.

🩷 And when you do the right thing consistently, the results will follow.

💌 If you need guidance on what you’re doing, accountability to stay on track, or help building the habit—come see me at Down Below Physio clinic.

💪 Let’s make those small daily actions add up to a stronger pelvic floor health!

🤳 Book an appointment today - www.downbelowphysio.ie

14/01/2025

Mama, we see you. 🩷 You’ve been giving everything you have to care for your little one, and it’s easy to forget about yourself in the process.

😣 I know how easy it is to ignore the low back aches, the occasional leak when you sneeze, or the feeling that something just isn’t quite right down there.

You tell yourself, 👉 “I’ll deal with it later,” but let’s be honest—later rarely comes.

Your body has been through so much during pregnancy and birth. It deserves a little love, just like you give to everyone else.

💁‍♀️ A Postnatal Check-Up is your chance to pause, take stock, and make sure YOU are healing as well as possible—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

😌 We’ll talk about everything in detail, in privacy, unrushed. It’s the ideal time to bring up any of those little concerns that have been weighing on the back of your mind.

It shouldn't be about just ticking over day-to-day and managing ok, it should be about feeling really good. 🙌 When you feel good, you can give so much more to your family.

And this post is a little reminder to prioritise yourself: 🤳 Book a postnatal check-up today and give yourself that love and support you deserve - www.downbelowphysio.ie

Don’t wait until “later”—you deserve this. Let’s make it happen. 💕

12/01/2025

A scar therapist can assess your scar and set you up with a management plan that best supports your individual scar.

🩷 Tissue Hydration
🩷 Nutrition for Tissue Repair
🩷 Compression
🩷 Massage
🩷 Movement

Are all factors to consider.

Scar Therapy is available at Down Below Physio

And I am very privileged to be able to offer 👉👉 Lymphatouch technology at my clinic now to assist with scar healing and remodelling 🫶

🙋‍♀️💬 What's the biggest challenge you've faced with your scar and healing after surgery? Let me know below 👇👇

02/09/2024

😖💥 I uploaded a reel the other day talking about how many issues can be stemming from stuck, stiff perineal scar tissue (from a tear or episiotomy) but let’s talk now more about the SOLUTION - Perineal Scar Massage.

😬 It can be off-putting to think of touching down there when you’ve had a tear/episiotomy. You might be worried it will be painful, will feel strange or that you’ll ‘do something wrong’.

That’s all understandable.

🙋‍♀️👋 That’s where I can help. I can explain to you what it is you’re meant to do and how it should feel.

💯 A simple, regular routine of perineal scar massage can give great relief and results if you are having pelvic floor issues after a tear or episiotomy.

💻 Come see for assessment and advice! You can make a Postnatal appointment by visiting my website www.downbelowphysio.ie

07/08/2024

I often have clients attending for a Postnatal Check Up, saying that they have Haemorrhoids after pregnancy and delivery, but that they didn’t even know what they were before they had them! 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️ (They can be common after vaginal delivery where you’ve been pushing intensively for a long time).

So, let’s talk about the symptoms - how to recognise if you have them:

😖 Itching or irritation in your a**l region

😖 Pain or discomfort, especially when sitting

😖 Swelling around your a**s

😖 A lump near your a**s, which might be sensitive or painful

😖 Bleeding during bowel movements (you might notice blood on the toilet paper)

😖 Not emptying your bowel fully because it’s too painful

Was this helpful? Have you had the all too real life experience of them first hand? 😭 Let me
know below! 💬👇

I'll be sharing more in the next few days on this topic!

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15/04/2024

Check out my ONLINE COURSE – ‘Look, Move and Feel Better: C-Section Scar Transformation’.

👉 This is ideal for you if your scar looks very raised and thickened, if it’s bumpy or irregular or if there’s an overhang.

👉 It’s ideal for you if your scar feels painful, sensitive, numb or stiff.

👉 It’s ideal for you if your scar doesn’t move well. If you feel it restricts your daily movements or ability to exercise, if you’re experiencing pain or dysfunction anywhere since your C Section surgery including your back or pelvis. If you feel you can’t empty your bladder or bowel with ease or you have pain with in*******se.

😊 The course has information and practical strategies to help your scar LOOK, FEEL and MOVE better again, including breathing, stretches, comprehensive advice on scar massage techniques and core activation, with bonus material on the role of silicone strips and meditations to connect with your body post C Section.

🏠💻 All the essential content in one place, with easy to follow video modules from the comfort of your own home!

🩷 Sign up now – go to www.downbelowphysio.ie/online-courses

🙋‍♀️ Share with or tag a friend who’s pregnant or who’s had a C Section birth!

🎁 Vouchers available – perfect for a baby shower present or a self-care gift for mama after baby arrives! DM to arrange.

Address

6 Willowbrook, Glencar
Letterkenny
F92KC8R

Website

http://www.downbelowphysio.ie/

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