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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Chronic Pain and sexuality: How Eva Margot Kant, LCSW-R helps people navigate these issues
(Image courtesy of Eva Margo Kant, LCSW-R) The National Institute of Health (NIH) defines chronic pain as pain lasting more than 3 months and it affects more than 100 million Americans today. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I help patients with both acute and chronic pain, more specifically pelvic pain, on a daily basis.…
Read More"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?…
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Intimacy Postpartum Doesn’t Have to Hurt
In complete irony the same activity that gave you your little bundle of joy can be painful, daunting, and scary postpartum. I’ve reached the age where the majority of my friends have one or more babies and our group text is rife with complaints about the post baby “bounce back”. If 100% of my girlfriends…
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…
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