What Your Poop Says About You
What Your Poop Says About You
Women’s Health
Sex Shouldn’t Hurt (Even After Having Babies)
The Reality of Pain During Sex Sex should be pleasurable. It shouldn’t be accompanied by searing pain. You shouldn’t have to drink wine, get high, brace yourself to “just get through it,” or use any other numbing or distraction tricks to do it. Yet, you may be one of every 7 women [estimated] to experience
Can Myofascial Release Help to Relieve Your Pain?
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,
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How to Heal a Leaky Bladder
‘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
Diastasis Recti: What Is It and How Do You Heal It?
What is Diastasis Recti? How does it affect the body and how it can develop? Diastasis happens most of the time during pregnancy and I see it quite often with my postpartum moms. The abdominal muscles start to separate the linea alba – the soft connective tissue that holds the abdominals together. Imagine the rectus
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What We Do Better
The Healing Spot is different than other Physical Therapy clinics you’ll find down the street. Each session is customized to your body and to your goals. Rarely will you receive the same treatment twice. We are always assessing and customizing your care to what your body needs each session to reach your goals.
How To Connect Your Breath With Core Exercises
If you have been around powerlifting or have a pelvic floor issue, you may have heard about connecting your breath with core exercises. Once you have mastered the foundational aspect, you may apply it to any exercise you do whether at home or at the gym. Here are four examples of common exercises and how
How To Know If Baby Has An Issue With Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is not a solo task…obviously. It is the first time you and your baby get to work together at something. It’s also a frequent, intimate, and crucial part of a baby’s growth. That being said, it’s kind of important to make sure that you and your baby are comfortable and productive enough to make
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Breastfeeding & Physical Therapy
August is National Breastfeeding Month! What if I am having issues with breastfeeding? Since this month is all about breastfeeding, it’s time to dive into the sometimes uncomfortable topic. There are several signs that hint that it is time to see a physical therapist. Some of the issues the mom may be experiencing include: Low
Is Physical Therapy Safe During Pregnancy?
So, you’re pregnant and you’re wondering if physical therapy is safe during pregnancy? The simple answer – yes! I know you’re probably thinking physical therapy is only for people that have sport or accident-related injuries. That is totally not true. Physical therapy can really be for anyone who’s just trying to figure out and learn