Kirsten Venning Physiotherapy

Kirsten Venning Physiotherapy Empower Wellness from Within | specialising in pelvic floor health and General holistic physiotherapy

What really strengthens your pelvic floor?It’s not just about squeezing.Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation — it...
01/06/2026

What really strengthens your pelvic floor?

It’s not just about squeezing.

Your pelvic floor doesn’t work in isolation — it’s part of your abdominal canister. It responds to your breath, your deep core, your glutes, and how you move through the day.

True pelvic floor strength comes from:
✨ Coordinated breathing
✨ Deep abdominal support
✨ Strong, responsive hips and glutes
✨ Functional strength that mirrors real life

Sometimes the answer is co-ordination of relaxing and legthening.

Pelvic health isn’t about doing more contractions.
It’s about building a system that works together.

That’s where physiotherapy makes the difference.

Proof that strength has no age limit 💪🏽A huge congratulations to Angie Terwin on becoming the South African Marathon Cha...
28/05/2026

Proof that strength has no age limit 💪🏽

A huge congratulations to Angie Terwin on becoming the South African Marathon Champs Grand Master Lady Champion at Karkloof Country Club — completing an incredibly tough and technical 60km race! 🏆

Such a beautiful reminder that:
✨ Strength can be built at any age
✨ Movement keeps us capable
✨ Consistency matters more than numbers

What a privilege to witness women continuing to do hard, brave, inspiring things through every stage of life. 💛

Pelvic physio isn’t just for women who’ve had babies.Pelvic floor symptoms can happen at any stage of life — not only du...
28/05/2026

Pelvic physio isn’t just for women who’ve had babies.

Pelvic floor symptoms can happen at any stage of life — not only during pregnancy or postpartum and can affect woman of all ages in all stages of life.

Your pelvic floor is involved in:
• Movement
• Posture
• Breathing
• Load and pressure management

So whether you’re:
Running, lifting, sitting at a desk, or returning to exercise — your pelvic health plays a role in how your body feels and performs.

It’s not just “baby-related.”
It’s part of whole-body function.

This matters if you’re:• Returning after pregnancy or birth• Coming back from injury or surgery• Navigating perimenopaus...
25/05/2026

This matters if you’re:

• Returning after pregnancy or birth
• Coming back from injury or surgery
• Navigating perimenopause or menopause
• Restarting exercise after time off

If you run, lift, or jump, pelvic floor function plays a key role — especially with impact and pressure changes.

But it’s not just about getting back to exercise. It’s about understanding how your body is working now.

Starting with the right knowledge and guidance helps you:
• Build strength safely
• Restore coordination between breath, core, and pelvic floor
• Manage load and impact with confidence
• Reduce the risk of symptoms or setbacks

A physio-guided approach ensures your system is working together — so movement feels strong, supported, and sustainable.

Because returning to sport isn’t just about doing more. It’s about doing it well.

19/05/2026

You are never “too old” to build muscle. 💪

Muscle is one of the most powerful tools we have for healthy ageing.

It supports:
• Bone density
• Balance & stability
• Metabolism
• Joint support
• Long-term independence

And yes — women can build muscle at any age with the right guidance and consistency.

Strong isn’t about appearance.

It’s about creating a body that supports you for life.

Progress looks quieter than we expect.Sometimes it’s:• Moving a little more freely• Feeling a little stronger• Recoverin...
18/05/2026

Progress looks quieter than we expect.

Sometimes it’s:
• Moving a little more freely
• Feeling a little stronger
• Recovering a little better

Gentle. Steady. At your pace.

That’s real progress.

Many women live with pelvic or sexual pain without clear answers.And sometimes, they’re told it may be coming from the b...
13/05/2026

Many women live with pelvic or sexual pain without clear answers.
And sometimes, they’re told it may be coming from the back… or even the kidneys — which can feel confusing and frustrating when symptoms persist.

In some cases, the pelvic floor may be playing a role — but it’s not always assessed as part of the picture.

Pelvic pain can be influenced by:
• Muscle tension or weakness
• Movement and load patterns
• Posture and breath
• Nervous system sensitivity

“Common” doesn’t mean you have to live with it.

Pelvic health physiotherapy looks deeper — identifying what’s really contributing, and guiding a recovery plan that’s specific to you.

You’re not imagining it.
And you’re not alone.

🌸Today reminds us how powerful movement is for our health —not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.And to ...
10/05/2026

🌸Today reminds us how powerful movement is for our health —
not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too.

And to the moms —
the bodies that grow, carry, nurture, and give so much…

Movement doesn’t have to be big to matter.
A walk. A stretch. A moment to breathe.

It all counts.

Because when women feel strong, supported, and well —
it ripples into everything and everyone around them.

Today is a celebration of movement…
and a reminder to care for the body that does so much.

What a Pelvic Physio Actually DoesSeeing a pelvic health physio isn’t “just exercises.” We take a full picture: your pos...
07/05/2026

What a Pelvic Physio Actually Does

Seeing a pelvic health physio isn’t “just exercises.”

We take a full picture: your posture, breathing, movement patterns, bladder + bowel habits, Pelvic floor and muscles that effect it — and then create a plan that fits you.

Objective assessments (like movement analysis or bladder diaries) help us understand function, not just symptoms.

Pelvic pain is more common than we think...Pelvic pain is not one single diagnosis.It’s a broad term that can include co...
04/05/2026

Pelvic pain is more common than we think...

Pelvic pain is not one single diagnosis.
It’s a broad term that can include conditions like:
• Chronic pelvic pain
• Endometriosis
• Painful periods
• Bladder conditions (like interstitial cystitis)
• Bowel-related pain (IBS, constipation)
• Pelvic floor muscle tension or dysfunction
• Pain with intimacy

Often, it’s not just one system involved — but a combination.

This is why it can feel confusing, frustrating, or difficult to get clear answers.

This May, we bring awareness to the many women experiencing pelvic pain, often in silence.

There is support.
There are answers.
And your symptoms matter.

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Nottingham Road
Nottingham Road
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Monday 09:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00
Thursday 09:00 - 16:00
Friday 09:00 - 16:00

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