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 Marissa Bacon | Sep 6, 2024 | Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Urination, Women's Health
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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 | Aug 19, 2024 | Anatomy, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
If you are following along, last month we had a blog post that talked all about constipation. Make sure to check out that post to learn more about what constipation is and some tips/strategies to manage it. This month we wanted to focus on the HOW of pooping. This may...
by Marissa Bacon | Jul 19, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Before we dive into tips on managing constipation, let’s talk about what constipation is. Constipation is a condition in which the stool becomes small, hard, and difficult to pass. The frequency of bowel movements is less than 3 times per week. Constipation can...
by Kelsey Contreras | Jul 11, 2024 | Fitness, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Returning to exercising postpartum is daunting. Your body has changed dramatically and everyone wants to get back in shape. But its HARD and it takes so much PATIENCE. Our goal is not to see everyone “bounce back.” Our goal is to help you build the...
