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“My Dr. made me scared that I couldn’t do core work after my c-section. I’m 6 months postpartum, and I’m afraid to move. When am I okay to begin core work?” This is a question I received this week from an online client. It seems that advice on postpartum exercise often falls into two camps: […]
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Mom of 5 came to see me for 2 appts PP. She said to me, āI thought this would be my new normal.ā Her complaints consisted of prolapse symptoms and leaking, as well as a small diastasis. Her goal was to not leak when sneezing and coughing, and she wanted to return to her Zumba […]
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1. Use e-stim or biofeedback – E-stim and biofeedback should NEVER be your primary treatment plan for your pelvic floor. It will NEVER have the same results as appropriate stretches, exercises, and manual therapy. It can be an adjunct but should NOT be the primary treatment. Iāve seen women who have been put on machines […]
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So, I have a not-so-fun story to share today. š Last week, I had a bit of an accident. I was stepping from a dock onto a boat that was on a lift, and I fell. I completely misstepped as I was in a hurry, had my hands full, and ended up right in the […]
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Stop thinking you need to look a certain way in a certain amount of time. Stop shaming yourselves when you donāt get there. Be PRESENT. Be WHOLLY in your Body. Love those around you. And get on with your abundant life.
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Does the idea of seeing a pelvic health specialist make you squirm a bit? Kind of like going in for a pap smear or a mammogram? Or maybe worse? Iād love to put a kibosh on the scary vibes b/c my goal is to be the HIGHLIGHT of your day! š So letās reveal all […]
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Are you ready to say goodbye to leaking and constantly running to the bathroom?
Are you ready to strengthen your inner core, stop getting injured, and heal your diastasis for good?
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Chelsey has chosen a preventative approachāto prevent issues BEFORE they start. Because of her regular check-ins with me and chiropractic care, she’s been able to stay strong, active, healthy, and relatively pain-free. Not only will this benefit her L&D, but she’s going to have an amazing postpartum recovery as well!
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Diastasis is no longer a diagnosis to be feared, and most women will be able to heal their diastasis with womenās health physical therapy.
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Can I tell you the ONE thing that has helped me develop healthy habits over the past 6 years? I started seeing my body and movement from God’s point of view vs. what the world told me was important. There is a difference between knowledge and belief. It’s one thing to KNOW your body is […]
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Your ability to stick with an exercise plan through the end of the year has nothing to do with your schedule, your āwillpower,ā or your goals. Instead, it has everything to do with your mindset around fitness, and Iād love to give you a gospel-centered perspective. First – do any of these sound familiar?+ You […]
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Pro tip: Start a family movement time on Sunday. š When our kids were little, we began implementing family movement on Sunday afternoons. Weād get home from church, eat, and everyone would rest/take naps. But what would end up happening is that by 4:00, everyone was cranky from laying around. Turns out laying around for […]
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While I talk all about pelvic health here, itās actually only a relatively small percentage of my week. Weāre in the middle of harvest over here (done with beans, working on corn!), and that requires huge work days for my husband, which then requires a lot from me to manage the home and our five […]
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15 years ago, no one was talking about the pelvic floor. Most women didnāt even know what the pelvic floor was! And any pelvic floor issues (leaking, prolapse, painful s3x) were š«¢ – most women didnāt dare talk to their doctor about it, less one another. While Iām thankful for WAY more awareness about the […]
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