When it comes to an injury or experiencing any kind of chronic pain, usually the first thought that comes to mind is: “I need to make a doctor’s appointment” or “I need to visit the chiropractor” or “Maybe a massage will help loosen my tense muscles.” To most of us, it makes sense that if …
It’s that time of the year when the temperature begins to drop. If you’re an active person you know that this is also the time nagging aches and pains resurface. You’ll feel these unpleasant and sometimes unbearable sensations around your joints. If you’re familiar with cold weather joint pain, you’re not alone! According to the …
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I am going to go through the steps to follow to give you the best possible chance at having a vaginal delivery. This is for every pregnant person who craves a vaginal delivery, a birth with or without drugs and wants to avoid a c-section or other interventions at all cost. Some people want or …
Abnormal separation Feeling of a hole in the stomach Physical distortion(distended belly, ie. appearing six months pregnant without pregnancy) Low-back pain Pelvic pain Wrinkled Belly Button Diastasis recti it’s a term many of us could go our whole life without hearing, yet it can be a defining characteristic of our health. As a woman you …
Every runner wants to increase their overall mileage. Unfortunately, many beginner runners let their enthusiasm override their body’s needs. As a result, they may develop running injuries that cut their miles per week down to zero. Building mileage takes time, consistency, and workouts to improve your stamina. You don’t have to wait months to see …
If you’re currently expecting, you probably feel tired and achy from carrying the extra weight of your baby. As a result, you’re probably not thinking about exercise during pregnancy. In reality, staying active can benefit your pregnancy in numerous ways. Our experienced staff of physical therapists at Body Motion Physical Therapy created this guide to …
Throughout our lives we go through different stages, as menopause approaches issues that have lingered around for years become enhanced. The decrease in hormones creates vaginal dryness, incontinence and bone loss. That is why it is important to optimize your pelvic floor and increase the blood flow to these muscles so that you can maintain …
Sciatica symptoms can vary from having severe pain that radiates through the legs and feed to a burning sensation or the inability to put your full weight on one leg. According to Harvard Health, approximately 40% of people experience sciatica at some point in their life, with about 10% of the population suffering at any …
Physical Therapy isn’t just for after surgery! One common misconception is that you only need physical therapy if you’ve been injured. But physical therapy is the wellness support that every person needs! Think about it, other than teaching you to put one foot in front of the other, has anyone ever taught you how to …
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We mention pelvic floor dysfunction often and it’s kind of a blanket term that has a list of diagnoses beneath it. Diagnoses Include: Incontinence Constipation Diastasis Recti Pelvic Organ Prolapse Low Back Pain Hip Pain But what is the cause of pelvic floor dysfunction? Oftentimes it is caused by trauma, so pregnancy and birth can …
