Take Care Of Yourself Too, Mom!
Let’s face it. Being a mom is hard work. And if you’re like so many moms out there, you put your family first and your needs come last. After the long list of duties is accomplished, you’re just so tired you skip the workout, don’t wash your face and collapse as soon as your head hits the pillow.
We all want to be the best mom we can. In order to be truly present for quality family time, mama needs to be happy and healthy too! These are all tips I have been told and I didn’t feel the freeing impact of them until I really embraced each one. From one mom to another, I encourage you to start with small, sustainable changes and recharge. You’ll feel like a new woman.
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Why Is a Warm-Up So Important?
As you are preparing for physical exercise, is it important to transition your body from resting to active state. When performed knowledgeably and safely, a warm-up can be widely beneficial to overall health, performance, and injury prevention.
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Skip the New Year's Resolution!
Every year around the holidays the thought of a “New Year’s Resolution” probably crosses your mind. If you’re like many, you hit January 1 and think, “Here we go!” You’ve got your meals prepared to replace the holiday sweets, your workout gear ready for the gym, and schedule organized for success! Surprisingly, 80% of people fail to reach their New Year’s Resolutions. The number one reason why? Not making specific, sustainable changes. As a Physical Therapist, I help people make sustainable changes in their health.
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What Is Blood Flow Restriction Training?
Blood Flow Restriction Training is quickly becoming a very popular tool in the world of Sports Medicine to improve muscle strength, size, and functional aerobic capacity in shorter amounts of time with less stress on the body than typical training
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You Can't Actually "Slip A Disc"
You’ve been told you’ve slipped a disc. Herniated a disc. Have a disc bulge. Hurt your disc, so it’ll never be the same again. Do you know what a disc is? Don’t feel alone — most people don’t! As a Physical Therapist, I hear this all-too-common story from my patients. I’d like to share some anatomy facts to calm the widespread fear of the “slipping discs”.
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