Pregnancy is one of the most memorable times in a mother’s life. From caring for their baby to finally meeting their child at birth, it can all be a very rewarding experience. But although these moments are amazing, there can be a lot of pain and discomfort involved. And while a mother can experience pain
It is no secret that pregnancy takes quite the toll on your body. While, not necessarily normal, it is common for expecting mothers to experience musculoskeletal aches and pains, as well as a common condition that occurs called diastasis recti. As your uterus continues to expand throughout your pregnancy, stress is put on your “rectus
Many women suffer from common issues, such as pelvic pain, incontinence, and other similar conditions. Women’s health issues can be detrimental to mental, physical, and social health, interfering with one’s lifestyle and enjoyment. However, you are not alone, and the good news is that you can be helped with the right physical therapy treatments. Incontinence
A physical therapist is highly skilled in evaluating and treating various musculoskeletal and neurological conditions affecting the body. This profession focuses on assessing any underlying factors, such as strength, neuromuscular control, balance, coordination, skeletal alignment, and endurance, which may be contributing to impaired functional mobility, activity, participation, and quality of life. Of course, most people
It’s no secret that pregnancy isn’t any walk in the park. In fact, 50-70% of pregnant women experience chronic back pain during their pregnancies (defined as a persistent pain lasting longer than 2-3 months) and many simply push through this discomfort. Pregnancy brings a slew of aches and pains, due to added stress, weight gain,
