Return to Running Post-Partum

Return to Running Post-Partum

Urinary incontinence, musculoskeletal pain, prolapse, and separation of abdominals are some conditions prevalent in the postpartum period that challenge the return to running.  In running forums, I often encounter women discussing this topic. I have read opinions and advice amongst runners often recommending to push through training and races “like they did”, even in late pregnancy or soon…

Can Yoga Really Help Symptoms of Endometriosis?

Can Yoga Really Help Symptoms of Endometriosis?

New Yorkers are renowned for their face pace lifestyle. There’s a reason why it’s nicknamed the city that never sleeps. Yoga can sound contradictory to that lifestyle so it’s no surprise that some people cringe when they hear the word ‘yoga’. What is Yoga? Many people see the word ‘yoga’ and assume many things. For…

Bladder Problems: Mapping toilet locations like a spy maps exits

Bladder Problems: Mapping toilet locations like a spy maps exits

Do you sometimes wonder if you have a smaller bladder than normal because you feel like you have to pee all of the time? Does being close to a bathroom factor into your decision making about what activities you are going to do?  Do you sometimes wonder if there is actually something wrong with your…

Traffic Jam

Traffic Jam

Ever sit in a traffic jam with cars moving at a sluggish pace and cars resorting to taking the hard shoulder to get past? Congestion builds up and a contorted 5 car across roadway replaces what should be a 3 lane highway. The bottleneck back to 3 lanes causes more delays and congestion. This is…