by drarienne | Oct 23, 2024 | breathing, core stability, diastasis recti, exercises, fit mom, fitness, health, home workouts, moms, motherhood, orthopedics, pelvic floor, physical therapy, postpartum, prenatal, sports injuries, Uncategorized, wellness, womens health
. . How the Core is Affected in Pregnancy and Postpartum — And Why Moving With Intention is Key to Recovery We all know that pregnancy and childbirth bring incredible changes to your body, especially to your core. While...
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 | Aug 11, 2021 | health, physical therapy
People suffer from different types of headaches. These include migraines, sinus headaches, hormone headaches, and post-traumatic headaches. But did you know that stress-related headaches (often referred to as tension headaches) are considered one of the most common...
by Arienne Wrigley | Jul 1, 2021 | health, physical therapy
Most people know that exercising is good for your health, but it is also important to be mindful of how you exercise. Understanding and utilizing optimal mechanics, movement patterns, and the appropriate level of intensity when exercising is crucial in minimizing your...
by Arienne Wrigley | May 18, 2021 | health, physical therapy
Misalignment during pregnancy can cause pain in the front or back of the pelvis, the low back, hips, legs, and even in the pelvic floor; this is known as pelvic girdle pain (PGP). According to the National Institutes of Health, about 20% of pregnant women experience...
