You have probably heard of the importance of having a strong core to keep your spine, pelvis, and hips stable during movement. Something that a lot of people do not know is that the “core” includes more than abdominal and back muscles. The core is more like an abdominal canister with a top, a bottom, […]
DRAM – Diastasis of the Rectus Abdominis Muscle
Have you noticed that you’ve been having back pain and a bulge in the middle of your belly? Maybe some other symptoms too? Wonder what is going on? It could be DRAM. It is a common condition affecting women during and after pregnancy (50-100%). However, the condition is common in both genders due to aging, […]
Treatments For Pelvic Floor Problems
You have problems with incontinence and your doctor said that it is problems with your pelvic floor musculature. He or she suggests physical therapy before any surgery or medication. You like the idea of trying that before something more drastic, but wonder, what does pelvic floor physical therapy entail? Pelvic floor physical therapy starts off […]
Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of serious change for a woman. In 40 weeks her body will go from everything being normal size and in the right place to body parts like her skin and uterus being stretched in a big way. Because of this she will go through a lot of discomforts, especially in the […]
