by drarienne | Oct 9, 2024 | core stability, exercises, fitness, health, moms, motherhood, natural birth, pelvic floor, physical therapy, postpartum, prenatal, Uncategorized, womens health
Pelvic girdle pain is a common pregnancy symptom that can cause mild, moderate or severe pain around the sacroiliac joint (SI joint), or pubic symphysis (front of the pelvis). It is often rooted in shifting mechanics, laxity of the ligaments, and decreased core and...
by drarienne | Aug 26, 2024 | breathing, core stability, diastasis recti, exercises, fitness, health, incontinence, orthopedics, pelvic floor, physical therapy, postpartum, prenatal, womens health
Let’s talk about the pelvic floor – something that is incredibly important for day to day function, but often overlooked. The pelvic floor is like the unsung hero of your body, supporting organs like your bladder, uterus, and rectum, and playing a big role in your...
by Arienne Wrigley | Dec 7, 2020 | APTA, exercises, fitness, health, motherhood, physical therapy
I’m not going to lie. I get SO frustrated when I meet people, or run into friends that haven’t the slightest clue what I do. And I am not even frustrated with them, as much as I am frustrated with the system and how little education...
by Arienne Wrigley | Nov 30, 2020 | breathing, core stability, diastasis recti, exercises, fit mom, fitness, health, incontinence, moms, motherhood, pelvic floor, physical therapy, postpartum, prenatal, wellness, womens health
You just had a baby, or maybe it was months ago and you’re tired of peeing every time you sneeze, cough, jump, or run. You made it through 9 months of growing a tiny human, and just when you think the weird body changes are over, you realize that...
by Arienne Wrigley | May 29, 2020 | diastasis recti, exercises, fitness, health, incontinence, motherhood, pelvic floor, physical therapy, wellness, womens health
We are in a day and age where we open instagram and see gorgeous mamas who have reclaimed their pre-baby body in 2.5 seconds, and are back to their favorite gym regimen before their baby can even open it’s beautiful little eyes. Have you seen it too? Does it inspire...
by Arienne Wrigley | Mar 17, 2020 | fitness, health, orthopedics, physical therapy, sports injuries, wellness
I get this question ALL the TIME – from my parents, from my husband, from my friends, and even from my clients. Do I need an MRI? Should I go see the doctor? urgent care? ER?!My husband came home last week with a sprained ankle. He thinks he’s still 20 and Kobe,...