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Your Core and Pelvic Floor Function There are two components to “your core muscles.” You have your “inner core” layer which refers to a group of deep muscles that support and stabilize the trunk and pelvis. You can envision this as a closed canister, made up of the pelvic floor (bottom), diaphragm (top), transverse abdominis …
What is Diastasis Recti? What is Diastasis Recti? This is defined as a separation of the outermost muscle of your belly called the rectus abdominis. The muscles attach to connective tissue in the center of the belly called the linea alba. It commonly occurs during pregnancy as the uterus grows or with significant weight gain …
5 Steps Toward Better Posture At some point in your youth, you’ve been told to “sit up straight” or “not to slouch.” There is wisdom behind this, as you may find out later on, as sitting poorly can lead to muscle and joint aches and pain. Pain and tightness in the neck, shoulders, back, and …
5 Chest Opening Yoga Poses for Pregnancy As you progress through pregnancy and the uterus expands, the diaphragm gets pushed upward and the ribs flare outward to make space. In addition, your growing belly will cause the shoulders and head to tilt forward into a slouched position. Thus, breathing will become more difficult in the …
5 Tips for Sleeping Better During Pregnancy My patients frequently complain of increased neck, shoulder, and back stiffness and pain during pregnancy. Most of it is linked to poor sleep and difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position. Your sleep set up is crucial to getting a good night’s rest during pregnancy. It is usually a …
The Benefits of “Pre-habbing” Your Pelvic Floor Muscles During Pregnancy Throughout each trimester of pregnancy, just as your body will undergo physical changes and increased strain in certain areas, such as the low back, so will your pelvic floor muscles. As you progress through pregnancy, the growing fetus will start putting more pressure onto your …