Thoracic Spine Mobility
Think about how much time we spend sitting: sit when we eat, sit in the car, sit for work, sit to watch movies, etc. That’s a lot of sitting! Now that we are at home more we are probably sitting…
Sleeping While Pregnant
Sleeping is vital to everyone but especially with pregnant women, it becomes even more of an important topic. Considering the emotional and physical demands that are placed on a pregnant woman’s body, the increased amount of fatigue experienced is not hard to understand. Once you…
Urinary Incontinence
Do you pee a little bit when you cough, sneeze, laugh or workout? Even just a small drop? Do you get sudden, strong urges to go to the bathroom? Do you have trouble making it to the bathroom in time?…
Low Back Pain and Pregnancy
During pregnancy significant changes occur that will have an effect on the body in many ways, often leading to complaints of lower back pain. With the average weight gain between 25-35 pounds, increased hormones, postural changes, sleep disruption and increased…
Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor, maybe you’ve heard of it or maybe you haven’t. Everyone has one though (yes, men have them too), but where is it and what does it do? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The pelvic floor (or pelvic diaphragm) is a group…
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction
Do you have pain in your jaw with chewing? Do you have a click or pop when you open your mouth? You might be experiencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The TMJ is also closely connected to the base of…
Female Athlete Triad
The Female Athlete Triad is a term for a group of three conditions that commonly occur together, especially prevalent in young female athletes in endurance (ie. running) or dancing sports. Over-training, poor nutrition, genetic and psychosocial factors can contribute. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀…
Basketball: Jumping
NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago is coming up fast! One thing that makes basketball different from the other major American sports is the amount of JUMPING that occurs. Constantly running and jumping leaves any basketball player at risk of patellar…
Setting Obtainable Goals Post Pregnancy
For the past 9 months, your body has moved through one of the most beautiful life-changing transformations. The demands placed on a pregnant woman’s body are partly due to hormonal changes and to the physical strains that come with carrying…
