Stretching and foam rolling exercises both tout serious health and fitness benefits. But to reap those benefits, it’s important to know which one to do and when – before or after a workout. Benefits of Stretching The primary benefit of stretching is to improve flexibility. Stretching focuses on improving range of motion, and increased flexibility […]
Can You Have Sex with Prolapse?
If you are one of the 9 out of 10 women with some degree of pelvic organ prolapse, you may be wondering, “can I have sex with a prolapse?” or “will sex make my prolapse worse?” So let’s talk about sex…with prolapse. What exactly IS prolapse? Prolapse occurs when one or more of the pelvic […]
What is Rib Flare? And How to Fix It
When you look in the mirror, do your ribs seem to stick out a bit more than usual? Does your rib cage expand at the bottom? Does your bra band feel tighter than usual? These are all signs of rib flare. Not only can flared ribs be painful, they can also affect your breathing patterns […]
Best Shoes for Strength Training
The shoes you train in matter for both form and pelvic health. You want to make sure they are bendable, have a wide toe box, and very minimal (to no) heel drop. These are my Strong Like A Mother training shoes faves! (Please note, I do get affiliate commission when you use the links, but I […]
Postpartum Knee Pain? Here’s What To Do
Congratulations, the new baby is here! Growing and birthing a baby is tremendous work. And the various aches and pains of pregnancy sometimes last into the postpartum stage. Let’s dive into postpartum knee pain in particular. Why do my Knees Hurt After Pregnancy? The knees are particularly susceptible to postpartum pain. Carrying extra weight during […]
Managing Postpartum Hip Pain
Now that the baby is here, those aches and pains you felt during pregnancy will go away, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Let’s dig into a common one: postpartum hip pain. Why Do I Have Postpartum Hip Pain? Have you been dealing with hip pain since giving birth? If so, you’re not alone. […]
Pregnancy and Back Pain: Causes and Treatments
Back pain is the worst. But back pain during pregnancy may be even more frustrating – it doesn’t go away when you’re sitting or standing. And most pregnant women experience it at some point. What Causes Back Pain During Pregnancy? It’s a common ailment among moms-to-be, with a few likely causes. First, the weight of […]
Finding Relief From Postpartum Sciatica
Dealing with postpartum sciatica can be a real, um, pain in the butt. If you feel radiating pain, tingling, or numbness starting in your lower back or deep glutes that travels down the leg, you might have sciatic nerve pain. The sciatic nerve is the longest and thickest nerve in the body. It begins in […]
10 Best Diastasis Recti Exercises To Heal Your Core
Do you have diastasis recti following the birth of a baby? Or maybe you feel the effects of an abdominal separation, like back pain, core weakness, incontinence, or even a “mummy tummy”? A separation of the rectus abdominis muscles is quite common. Even though there is some spontaneous healing after birth, studies show nearly two-thirds […]
Is Sucking In Your Stomach Bad?
TL;DR: Sucking in your stomach is bad! Many of us start sucking in long before having kids. It often starts in adolescence as we become aware of society’s expectation for women to be thin. We feel self-conscious about our bodies, and so we begin sucking it all in. But ultimately, sucking in your stomach is […]