This week I want to discuss a topic that all of us mommas are far too familiar with – yes, I’m talking about mom guilt. I have personally been struggling with mom guilt more lately since finding out about my second pregnancy. I constantly feel like I’m not doing enough for my one year old…
The other night while slumped over on the couch after I had finally gotten my son to bed, finished my patient notes for the day, cleaned up dinner, and switched the final load of laundry to the dryer, I turned to my husband and asked, “Are we just going to be tired forever?” Whether its…
“Sciatica” is a general term used for pain radiating down the leg. This is extremely prevalent and often occurs in pregnant women, in those with tight hips, and in those with low back issues. Many people are “diagnosed” with sciatica but this is not a truly a disease or disorder. Sciatica is a symptomatic reaction…
Diastasis Recti is scary term that simply means a separation in your rectus abdominis muscle, or that “6-pack” muscle on the front of our abdomen. This condition is extremely common toward the end of pregnancy and early post-partum but can last for some women for months or even years. Research is still being done to…
There are few things I have experienced in life more fear-inducing than pregnancy. Yes, its absolutely amazing and exciting but all of a sudden every one of my actions affected this fragile, growing being inside of me – intense! As a physical therapist, I knew how important it was to stay healthy and continue to…