Decreasing Postpartum Aches and Pain Through Body Awareness

Decreasing Postpartum Aches and Pain Through Body Awareness

December can be a busy, stressful month for many with holiday plans, travel plans, and shopping. The to-do list, at times, seems to be endless. This is especially true for moms with infants and young children. In an effort to get through all of our tasks for the day, we may attempt to do things…

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

It’s Never Too Late to Start Exercising: Physical Activity Prevents Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in females. There are different risk factors that have been associated with the development of breast cancer, which can be grouped into genetic and environmental factors: ❖ Genetic factors include: family history, race,…

Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga for Stress Relief

Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that combines stretching, mindfulness, and breathing. It is an effective method for reducing stress and relieving muscular tension or pain. Although the stresses of modern life are unavoidable to a degree, they can be monitored and managed to avoid long-term consequences. Chronic stress left unaddressed can produce a…

Breathwork Makes the Pelvic Floor Work!

Breathwork Makes the Pelvic Floor Work!

Did you know that physical therapy can help to improve the way you breathe? As experts of the movement system, physical therapists help to improve and optimize the mobility of the ribcage, spine, abdomen, and the diaphragm- the primary muscle responsible for breathing- so that you can take deeper more efficient breaths. But why do…