Well folks, it happened. The pregnancy-related back pain took me down. I’m talking the can’t stand up straight, feels like someone is sticking an ice pick in your back, feels like your legs may fall out from under you at any second kind of pain. It began after my nesting drive insisted I try to…
EXERCISE OF THE WEEK: The Shotgun Technique One common issue during the later stages of pregnancy is the feeling of instability around the pelvic joints. This may be in the anterior region of the pelvis known as the pubic symphasis or the posterior pelvis at the sacroiliac joints. These issues can manifest as dull to…
Do you feel like you’re constantly slumped over? Do you have pain or difficulty with lifting? Do you have back or shoulder with your daily activities? Then this week’s Exercise of the Week is for you! This week’s exercise of the week focuses on the upper back muscles. These muscle are important in postural control,…
Upper back pain is one of the most frequent complaints of pregnant and post-partum women. This pain is usually located between the shoulder blades and the spine and can range from sharp to dull to just a “stuck” feeling. This pain is very common during these life transitions due to the major changes happening in…