In Episode 229 of the Sports Therapy Association podcast, host Matt Phillips of runchatlive is joined by special guest Michelle Lyons, renowned women's health physiotherapist and creator of Celebrate Muliebrity. Michelle dives deep into the often misunderstood topic of pregnancy-related back and pelvic girdle pain. This episode is part three of this month's focus on women's health, offering listeners vital insights and practical advice. Discover the real causes of pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy, debunking the common myths surrounding the condition. Michelle emphasizes that the pain is not due to instability caused by the hormone relaxin, but rather by other factors that can be managed effectively. Through a combination of calming techniques, strength training, and empowering education, pregnant women can overcome the debilitating effects of pelvic pain. This episode is packed with invaluable tips for therapists and pregnant women, aiming to provide hope and a clear path to relief. Join the conversation and gain access to strategies that prioritize not only the physical but also the emotional well-being of expectant mothers. Chapter Markers: 00:00:00 - Welcome to the Sports Therapy Association Podcast 00:02:02 - Upcoming Topics 00:04:40 - Introducing Michelle Lyons 00:05:41 - The Importance of Women’s Health 00:15:36 - Understanding Pregnancy-Related Pain 00:18:14 - Hope for Pain Relief from Back and Pelvic Pain 00:25:32 - Empowering Therapists and Patients 00:29:29 - Strategies for Calming Back and Pelvic Pain during Pregnancy 00:35:50 - Strength Training for Pregnant Women 00:38:49 - Busting Myths in Pelvic Pain 00:43:21 - Red Flags to Watch For in Pregnancy 00:48:44 - Addressing Transient Osteoporosis in Pregnancy 00:51:51 - Pregancy Courses for Therapists 00:55:16 - Closing Thoughts and Call to Action Useful Links Celebrate Muliebrity Website and Podcast Michelle Lyons on Facebook Michelle Lyons On Instagram Want to join the live recordings? Episodes of the Sports Therapy Association podcast are recorded live every TUESDAY at 8pm on the Sports Therapy Association YOUTUBE CHANNEL and FACEBOOK page. Everyone is welcome - you do not have to be an STA member! If you cannot join us live, be sure to subscribe to the 'Sports Therapy Association Podcast' on all popular podcast apps to be notified when new episodes are available. Please Support Our Podcast! If you appreciate what we do, please take a couple of minutes to leave us a rating & review on Apple Podcasts. It really does make all the difference in helping us reach out to a larger audience. iPhone users you can do this from your phone, Android users you will need to do it from iTunes. Questions? Email: [email protected]

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