Mastitis and Blocked Ducts

Mastitis and Blocked Ducts

Two-thirds of breastfeeding women experience blocked lactation ducts. 20% of breastfeeding women report problems with mastitis in developed countries. Mastitis is due to an infection (almost always due to bacteria rather than other types of germs) that usually occurs in breastfeeding parents in the first few weeks after giving birth. Bacteria may enter the breast…

Breastfeeding and Posture

Breastfeeding and Posture

Postural changes that occur during pregnancy can make new mothers more susceptible to experiencing back pain. To learn more about these changes, check out  last month’s blog on Pregnancy Related Back Pain & Posture.  Back pain can be further exacerbated by core weakness, loss of muscle strength, ligamentous laxity from hormonal changes, poor posture, and…

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

COVID-19 and Physical Therapy

Many COVID 19 survivors report difficulty with increased fatigue and shortness of breath with daily activities like climbing the stairs, walking up a hill, running errands or carrying groceries. These survivors may or may not have been hospitalized. They may or may not have lead a previously healthy active lifestyle. Regardless of your starting point,…