Navigating the pregnancy literature on proper posture, exercise and sleeping alignment can be overwhelming and the guidelines presented are often not a "one size fits all". Afterall, everyone's pregnancy is unique. Below you will find some quick and easy tips that I utilized and found helpful throughout my pregnancy that kept me fit, aligned and…
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"Cupping": not just for Olympians
Were you watching the Olympics this summer wondering about those red circles on Michael Phelps’ shoulders? Those marks, called "sha," are from an ancient Chinese healing technique known as “cupping.” Cupping has been around for over 5,000 years. It's practitioners stated it released toxins and helped correct imbalances in the flow of energy. There were two…
Read MoreHaving trouble losing the "Mom Belly" Post Baby?
Why diastasis recti may be your problem and how you may be making it worse... If you’re doing a million crunches to get your abs back post baby but can’t seem to lose that last little “pooch,” STOP!! You may be experiencing a very common postpartum complaint: diastasis recti. What is diastasis recti?…
Read MoreStrong Abs during Pregnancy and for New Mom's
The staff Doctors of Physical Therapy at EMH specialize in pre and postpartum physical therapy for a healthy pregnancy and a fast recovery after delivery. Preventing Diastasis Recti is one aspect of our expertise. Please forward to all your pregnant/new mom friends and family! Diastasis Recti Abdominis (DRA) can occur in up to 66% of…
Read MoreSitting is Detrimental To Your Health
"In the interest of keeping our current and prior patients healthy (and happy) I am pleased to introduce "EMH Physical Therapy Better Health & Movement Blog" Today 's article is about posture. The key to a healthy spine, pain free neck and lower back is to maintain a neutral spine throughout the day, work or…
Read MorePregnancy achieved following manual pelvic physical therapy for Mechanical Infertility
Sumer Samhoury, MSPT Manual Physical Therapy can help some women with Mechanical Infertility achieve pregnancy. To understand what Mechanical Infertility is and how manual pelvic physical therapy helps, let’s first review the steps to becoming pregnant. Mechanics of pregnancy To achieve pregnancy, the process of ovulation and fertilization within healthy, mobile, and supported reproductive organs (ovaries,…
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