Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Mindful Movement for Pelvic Pain

Persistent pelvic pain can be an overwhelming experience. Pain, whatever the severity, can consume our thoughts and steal much of our cognitive energy, leaving us feeling exhausted and stressed. Pain can elicit not just physical responses, but mental and emotional responses- one of the most common being fear of movement. Often, we become fearful of…

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 2)

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 2)

Safe Postpartum Exercise New mothers are typically cleared to return to exercise during their 6-12 week postpartum check up and are advised to return gradually to exercise (ACOG 4). This is not a green light to jump back into your previous routine full steam ahead. Recovery from childbirth takes time, whether it was vaginal delivery…

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 1)

A New Mama’s Guide to Healthy Postpartum Weight Loss & Exercise (Part 1)

Congratulations, You Had A Baby, Now What? If navigating the start of your postpartum journey feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Weight loss and exercise after pregnancy can be complicated as the body has undergone many physical and physiological changes, which continue throughout the postpartum period. For instance, pregnancy hormones can affect connective tissue up to…

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,…

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…