by Marissa Bacon | Oct 4, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Women's Health
What is menopause? Menopause occurs when a woman’s ovaries decrease production of progesterone and estrogen hormones, and the menstrual periods stop. True menopause is after a woman has not had a period for 12 months. Many women experience irregular cycles and...
by Kelsey Contreras | Sep 23, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Back pain is a common symptom many pregnant women experience. I am going to cover the basics of what is happening during pregnancy that can contribute to this symptom and provide tips on what you can do to manage it. While it is common, it does not have to be ignored,...
by Kelsey Contreras | Aug 23, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Injury Prevention, Load vs Capacity, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
I first want to let you all know that it is 100% normal to have a diastasis rectus abdominus (DRA) during pregnancy and ALL PREGNANT WOMEN will have one. What is it? In order to accommodate your growing baby, your belly expands and your 2 abdominal muscles that make...
by Marissa Bacon | Jul 19, 2024 | Anatomy, Fitness, Nutrition, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Before we dive into tips on managing constipation, let’s talk about what constipation is. Constipation is a condition in which the stool becomes small, hard, and difficult to pass. The frequency of bowel movements is less than 3 times per week. Constipation can...
by Kelsey Contreras | Jul 11, 2024 | Fitness, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Returning to exercising postpartum is daunting. Your body has changed dramatically and everyone wants to get back in shape. But its HARD and it takes so much PATIENCE. Our goal is not to see everyone “bounce back.” Our goal is to help you build the...
by Marissa Bacon | Jun 21, 2024 | Fitness, Injury Prevention, Pelvic Health, Physical Therapy, Pregnancy and Postpartum, Women's Health
Strength training during pregnancy is important for many reasons. Having a strong body can help prevent back and pelvic pain, decrease pelvic health symptoms, allow you to do more throughout the pregnancy, and set you up for better postpartum recovery. Research also...
