Did you know not all constipation is created equal? There is a specific type of constipation that relates to your “bottom line”, you guessed it, your pelvic floor muscles! It is often referred to as pelvic floor dysfunction or outlet dysfunction. You can add all the fiber, water, and over-the-counter stool softeners and laxatives from …
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What’s stopping you from finally investing time and money into your women’s health? Let’s take a closer look at some common excuses I have heard over the years at my Women’s Health Physical Therapy Practice. Do you keep telling yourself the same? Excuse #1 “I’ll just wait a little longer and see” If you have …
Now and then your back is killing you. You pop down a pill or two and carry on as normal. Because back pain is ‘’a normal thing’’ as you age. So goes the common myth. But what IF your back pain was more complicated than you think? And what IF it’s not as ‘’normal’’ as …
Is It Just A Back Pain or Is It Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? Read More »
By Sarah B. Harvey Each mom has their own unique birth story. This past year I had the privilege of being part of a local mom’s journey towards her Big Day with baby No. 2 and her postpartum healing for the 2nd time! Here is a part of her story. Can I be honest? Being …
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Seriously, you already know and have a confirmed diagnosis of Diastasis Recti or you suspect having one. Diastasis Recti is the abdominal separation that happens or that can happen during pregnancy. It’s where the abs separate and to allow for the baby to grow as you can see in the picture below. On this occasion, …
Fix or Not to Fix Your Diastasis Recti If You Are Planning to Have More Children Soon? Read More »
A friend of mine from the UK, Becky, got in touch with me recently and had a revelation: ‘’Justine, that stuff you teach, you know those releases, they really work like magic!’’ (No sh*t Sherlock!) I know they do, otherwise, I wouldn’t be such a great advocate of them and wouldn’t be teaching them, would …
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‘If you’re leaking, just do Kegels!’ — sounds familiar? If you are leaking, even a little bit, it is a PROBLEM! Leaking is common but not normal, and it can be treated with conservative care without medication, injections, or surgery… But treating a Leaky Bladder is NOT all just about doing Kegels. Before we even …
When we become pregnant it’s almost like we’re unstoppable – we focus on eating well and healthy, we care about how clean the environment we’re in is, take vitamins, we start buying clothes and toys and various accessories for the baby – to be ready for the new arrival… Then we go on and start …
Maybe only just a few years ago, the phrase pelvic floor, let alone pelvic health, was not even in your vocabulary. But pregnancy and a baby don’t just leave marks on the shape of our bodies and our daily routines, they can reshape how we feel about the area ‘down below’ in terms of health …
Most of us have probably experienced an injury or some kind of trauma in our lives, or sometimes we just go through a rough time. The bottom line is, now and then, we all get caught up in some drama or a toxic relationship, be it at home, at work or elsewhere. All these can …
Grounding Techniques for the Holiday Season and Beyond Read More »
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