by Marissa Bacon | Nov 8, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Returning to fitness postpartum can be an exciting and daunting task. It may be 3, 6, 12, or more weeks since you’ve exercised. It can be common to have mild symptoms, but unfortunately these mild symptoms can progress to more chronic issues if not addressed. Here are...
by Kelsey Contreras | Oct 31, 2024 | Fitness, Injury Prevention, Load vs Capacity, Nutrition, Physical Therapy
Whether recovering from a new injury, nagging aches and pains or trying to improve fitness and performance, many factors are at play outside of the work you put in at the gym or in physical therapy. Yes, moving your body daily and being committed to your rehab are...
by Kelsey Contreras | Sep 23, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Back pain is a common symptom many pregnant women experience. I am going to cover the basics of what is happening during pregnancy that can contribute to this symptom and provide tips on what you can do to manage it. While it is common, it does not have to be ignored,...
by Kelsey Contreras | Aug 23, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Load vs Capacity, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
I first want to let you all know that it is 100% normal to have a diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) during pregnancy and ALL PREGNANT WOMEN will have one. What is it? In order to accommodate your growing baby, your belly expands and your 2 abdominal muscles that make...
by Marissa Bacon | Jun 21, 2024 | Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Strength training during pregnancy is important for many reasons. Having a strong body can help prevent back and pelvic pain, decrease pelvic health symptoms, allow you to do more throughout the pregnancy, and set you up for better postpartum recovery. Research also...
by Kelsey Contreras | May 31, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
If you would ask most women when they can return to exercise after having a baby, most would respond after 6 weeks. This is because this is when most women have a follow up with their provider after giving birth and are “cleared for exercise.” SO WHAT THE HECK DOES...
