http://www.tinaleake.co.uk Postnatal fitness - my experience part 1||||38||||2012/2/11 I had gained just over 15kg during my pregnancy and after giving birth, I needed to regain my core strength, re-establish my pelvic floor muscles and repair the rectus distension (separation and weakening of the rectus abdominis muscle as a result of my pregnancy)I contacted Jenny Burrell, the UK's... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=11/02/2012&EventID=38 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=11/02/2012&EventID=38 Training for a marathon?||||37||||2012/1/6 ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=06/01/2012&EventID=37 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=06/01/2012&EventID=37 Festive Massage Clinics||||36||||2011/12/20 You will be please to know I am working over the festive period.The days I will not be available for massage are:Sunday 25th December - Christmas DayMonday 26th December - Boxing DaySunday 1st January - New Years DayPlease contact me atinfo@tinaleake.co.uk to make an appointment.MERRY CHRISTMAS an... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/12/2011&EventID=36 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/12/2011&EventID=36 The best Christmas present ever!||||35||||2011/12/9 What a great way to relax after a hard days shopping. Take the weight off your feet and treat yourself to a wonderful, relaxing massage.Even better, ask your loved one to treat you - after all you are worth it!... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=09/12/2011&EventID=35 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=09/12/2011&EventID=35 Rear Pelvic Floor Exercises||||34||||2012/2/4 Initially try this seated until you get the hang of the exercise fully.Sit back in a chair with your legs placed hip width apart.Tie an exercise band or a pair of stretchy tights loosely around your knees until they are hip width apart.Squeeze your rear pelvic floor as if you are trying to stop pass... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=04/02/2012&EventID=34 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=04/02/2012&EventID=34 Postnatal fitness||||33||||2011/10/8 This week I was really pleased to meet Melissa Gaul., a personal trainer who specialises in postnatal fitness in the Walthamstow area. Like me, she understands how important it is for Mum's to get back into shape and to restore their strength after having a baby.As a Mum to a 3 year and a 6 week o... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=08/10/2011&EventID=33 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=08/10/2011&EventID=33 Common pain relief - side effects||||32||||2011/10/3 I came across this article and thought it is important for those who are taking medication for muscular pain relief.If you have any concerns regarding the side effects of your mediciation, you must talk to your GP.http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/healthnews/8792547/Common-painkillers-can-raise-hea... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=03/10/2011&EventID=32 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=03/10/2011&EventID=32 Colds and flu.||||30||||2011/9/28 I have had a cold recently and I regrettably have had to cancel seeing my clients. Not only did I not want to spread the virus but I could also compromise my clients health, especially the ladies that are pregnant, stressing their already weakened immune system. Many people feel that when they hav... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/09/2011&EventID=30 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/09/2011&EventID=30 Back to school!||||29||||2011/9/10 This week I have the wonderful opportunity to go back to the NLSSM school where I studied for my diploma. I will be offering my services as a case for one of the students who is sitting their final practical exam.I remember how apprehensive I was when I did my finals. Despite having to perform over ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=10/09/2011&EventID=29 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=10/09/2011&EventID=29 Complementary and Natural Integrated Healthcare Show||||28||||2011/8/27 For anyone who is interested in natural health, On 22nd and 23rd October 2011 there is an exhibition at Earls Court specifically focusing in all apects of natural healthcare.As a practioner, it is very important fto keep up to date with the latest information and keep my skills up to date.If you ge... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=27/08/2011&EventID=28 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=27/08/2011&EventID=28 Practicing yoga during your pregnancy.||||27||||2011/8/20 ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/08/2011&EventID=27 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/08/2011&EventID=27 Whipps Cross Maternity Department||||26||||2011/8/15 While waiting for your antenatal appointment at Whipps Cross University Hospital, you may have come across my leaflets and posters. I would just llike to say a big "THANK YOU" to the staff at the clinic for allowing me the opportunity to inform Mums amd Mums- to- be as to how I can help them when t... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=15/08/2011&EventID=26 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=15/08/2011&EventID=26 The Pelvic Floor - General Information||||25||||2012/1/19 Because I massage pregnant and postnatal women, I feel it is vital to talk about one of the most important set of muscles we have, the pelvic floor.The pelvic floor muscles are deep muscles that line the inner part of your pelvis. They also form part of your "core" muscles. They are essential muscle... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=19/01/2012&EventID=25 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=19/01/2012&EventID=25 Oils and Lotions.||||24||||2011/8/8 What do I use? A massage medium is a substance that can lubricate and glide over the skin allowing the practioner to manipulate the tissue. This can be anything from oils, lotions, gels, creams and talcum powder.Lotions are a mixture of oils and creams and are a great all round product masseurs comm... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=08/08/2011&EventID=24 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=08/08/2011&EventID=24 Are you sitting comfortably?||||22||||2011/9/17 Piles - What has this got to do with massage? I hear you ask .This condition effects many pregnant women and can be very uncomfortable.Piles are enlarged, swollen blood vessels in or around the bottom. Pregnancy can increase the pressure in the area and cause the blood vessels to swell.The main c... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=17/09/2011&EventID=22 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=17/09/2011&EventID=22 Sacroiliac pain||||19||||2011/12/30 The sacroiliac joint is located at the bottom of the spine and the ilieum of the pelvis. The joint is fused by a fibro cartilage ligament. The ligament, along with all other ligaments in the body during pregnancy is affected by the hormone relaxin and softens in preparation for the birth. This allow... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=30/12/2011&EventID=19 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=30/12/2011&EventID=19 Front Pelvic Floor Exercises||||18||||2012/1/31 Initially try this seated until you get the hang of the exercise fully.Sit back in a chair with your legs placed hip width apart.Place a soft medium sized squashy ball, cushion or pillow in-between your knees.Squeeze your front pelvic floor as if you are trying to stop urine.At the same time, squeez... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=31/01/2012&EventID=18 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=31/01/2012&EventID=18 Piriformis Syndrome||||17||||2011/11/29 Deep within the buttocks is a small muscle called the piriformis. It attaches at the sacrum and follows through to head of the femur. It is involved in the lateral rotation of the hip and abducts the femur when the leg is flexed.Piriformis syndrome is a term for the pain caused by the tightening of ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=29/11/2011&EventID=17 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=29/11/2011&EventID=17 Sciatica during Pregnancy||||16||||2011/10/16 Sciatica is a term for the pain caused by the compression of the sciatic nerve. The nerve originates from the spinal column and branches out around the L4, L5, S1 vertebrae to continue through the legs to the feet.Compression of the sciatic nerve is a specific sensation with a transferred pain or p... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=16/10/2011&EventID=16 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=16/10/2011&EventID=16 SPD - Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction||||14||||2011/7/17 This is a very common complaint from women during and after their pregnancy. The pelvis is made up of two wings of bone and is joined to the spine and the sacrum. In the front the two bones join together forming the symphysis pubis. The join is made of a fibrocartilaginous tissue that is reinforced ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=17/07/2011&EventID=14 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=17/07/2011&EventID=14 A great success!||||13||||2011/7/4 The fantastic summer offer is now over.It has been a great pleasure to be able to help those who took up my offer, especially those that have now benefited from my massage. I wish everyone the best of heallth.... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=04/07/2011&EventID=13 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=04/07/2011&EventID=13 Interesting muscles to massage||||12||||2011/7/23 Did you know that as a qualified sports masseur I can also massage the muscles you never thought possible!The diaphragm is a large muscle that separates the abdominal and the thoracic cavities. It is possible to massage this muscle by accessing it from under the ribs. It is commonly used in sports... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=23/07/2011&EventID=12 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=23/07/2011&EventID=12 Uncomfortable nights?||||11||||2011/8/1 During my pregnancy, especially towards the final few weeks, I found it most uncomfortable sleeping. "This is quite natural and to be expected" said the midwife. Not only were there interruptions throughout the night to go to the bathroom, I was tossing and turning, baby was kicking and hiccupping ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=01/08/2011&EventID=11 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=01/08/2011&EventID=11 Sore shoulders and a pain in the neck?||||9||||2011/6/30 Do you suffer from sore neck and shoulders and wonder why?In pregnancy as the pelvis tilts forward to cradle the growing baby, the lower back curves to compensate. Because of this, the upper spine moves too to re-align the vertebrae for you to stay upright. As this happens, the shoulder blades pro... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=30/06/2011&EventID=9 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=30/06/2011&EventID=9 Pregnancy and lower back pain?||||8||||2011/6/23 Do you suffer from sore neck and shoulders and wonder why?In pregnancy as the pelvis tilts forward to cradle the growing baby, the lower back curves to compensate. Because of this, the upper spine moves too to re-align the vertebrae for you to stay upright. As this happens, the shoulder blades pro... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=23/06/2011&EventID=8 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=23/06/2011&EventID=8 Expansive!||||7||||2011/6/20 Did you know that when a woman is pregnant, full term her womb can increase its size up to 1,000 times its original size.Amazing!... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/06/2011&EventID=7 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=20/06/2011&EventID=7 Promotion extended!||||6||||2011/5/28 The spring offer of £10 off your first massage has now been extended into summer!Thats an hours massage for £30. Great value.Recommend a friend for a massage and you too will receive another £10 off your next massage.See you soon!... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/05/2011&EventID=6 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/05/2011&EventID=6 Anatomical skeleton||||5||||2011/5/14 A massage professional will look at your body using the skeletal anatomical chart as a reference. All soft tissue stems from the skeleton and builds up allowing your body to function with a range of movement. We will also see your body in motion, asking you to move a part in a particular way to see ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=14/05/2011&EventID=5 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=14/05/2011&EventID=5 How to treat a strain or sprain||||4||||2011/5/7 Just remember RICE!R = Rest - Stop what you are doing to prevent further injury and rest up.I = Ice - Apply an ice compress. Wrap ice in a cloth or towel ( not directly onto the skin ) Apply for 10 to 15 minites, 3 to 4 times a day to help reduce inflammation and pain. Stop if it is causing you furt... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=07/05/2011&EventID=4 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=07/05/2011&EventID=4 Strain or sprain?||||3||||2011/5/6 A strain is when there is an injury to a muscle. This can be within the muscle itself or within the tendon which attaches to a bone. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments, the tough fibrous tissue that attaches bone to bone.It is essential that you have the injury assesed by a medical professional ... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=06/05/2011&EventID=3 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=06/05/2011&EventID=3 Welcome||||1||||2011/4/28 Hi, welcome to my new blog! I hope you find it helpful and interesting!!... http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/04/2011&EventID=1 http://www.tinaleake.co.uk/blog.asp?date=28/04/2011&EventID=1