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How To Return To Exercise SAFELY. SO – you decided to get back exercising.  Yay, exercise provides so many positive benefits for your body, mind, and soul.  BUT (you knew there was a but coming, right!), if you start too much too soon you can cause or worsen issues like diastasis, incontinence, and pelvic organ…
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Life Hacks for Everyday Activities

Life Hacks for Everyday activities Do everyday activities like sweeping, loading the dishwasher, or picking up your children hurt your back, hips, knees, etc?  Well you are not alone!!!!  But, the good news is we can most likely resolve these aches and pains by looking at proper mechanics, and a little strengthening. Let’s look at…
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Are kegels always the answer?

Are kegels always the answer?  Before I answer this question, I want to share a story with you. I will never forget how excited I was to go to my six week postpartum check and get the clearance to exercise again.  Once I was cleared, I laced up my shoes to go for the run…
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What you need to know about Diastasis

What is diastasis and why does it matter?  Diastasis is thinning of the linea alba which is the connective tissue between the right and left rectus abdominus muscles.  When stretched too much, it compromises the strength of the core system and can cause abdominal pain, back pain, or pelvic floor disfunction.  For some it is…
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