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Should I wear a brace or binder if I have ab separation or core weakness postpartum? My quick answer? Most likely not. Now, of course, there are times when a brace might be beneficial early postpartum with a large diastasis. But for most of the women I work with, I’m not recommending a brace or […]
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The FEAR you have over making a “mistake” with diastasis is actually keeping you from healing. I get it because I work with SO many women who are scared they’ll do something wrong and make their diastasis worse. They’re afraid to lift, exercise, and even do daily tasks like picking up their toddlers or bathing […]
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You’ve probably heard these diastasis ‘rules’—but are they true? Let’s find out! 🤔 1. Planks and crunches are always bad – FALSE. I give crunches and planks to my diastasis patients all the time. The KEY is working with someone who is trained and can show you how to do them well! When they are […]
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Diastasis is no longer a diagnosis to be feared, and most women will be able to heal their diastasis with women’s health physical therapy.
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My very honest thoughts for medical providers and patients trying to discern who to work with: The best provider is the one who knows what they don’t know. The one who stays in their lane and is well-connected with other experts. The one who says, “I’m actually not sure about that, but let me do […]
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Most women after birth are a little frustrated by their postpartum bodies. It is challenging to see your bodies looking different than they were before pregnancy. IT is challenging to see what is left after the baby is born. I remember looking down at my belly after having my first and being os shocked by […]
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To STOP believing only what my eyes can see. My eyes can only see a very small glimpse of what God is actually doing. I get an inch of sight, and His plans and purposes go on for miles. He is orchestrating an incredible plan we would never dream of, but we limit our belief […]
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It’s easy to judge someone’s body when you don’t know their story. So often we’re quick to judge how somebody looks, their weight, body shape/size, & make assumptions about their health, discipline, & so on. But the truth is this: you don’t know their story, & you haven’t walked in their shoes. You don’t carry […]
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Life is full of hard things. Difficult relationships. Unexpected bills. Tough decisions. Sickness. Disappointment. Loss. Stressful work. The list goes on & on. My hard things are different from yours – many things we go through are unseen, but that doesn’t mean they don’t affect us greatly. As someone who grew up as a believer […]
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