We are going to debunk 5 common myths about pregnancy and exercise. Before we get into the myths, we just want to say that exercise is not a one-side fits all thing when it comes to pregnancy. There is no perfect way to exercise for every person. Another thing is that you want to make […]
I want to talk to you today about something that’s near and dear into my heart— exercise and moving.I have frequent conversations with clients that start out with sentences like, “I’m afraid to move. I’m think I’m going to hurt myself. I don’t know how to move safely. I am scared that am I going
Low back pain during pregnancy is very common but it is not normal. Just because your pregnant does not mean you are doomed to experience back pain and there are things that you can do about it. A recent study surveyed 950 pregnant women. Over 68% of them reported having low back pain. However only
Is it safe to exercise during your pregnancy? The simplest answer is YES. Lets explore this in more detail For the vast majority people exercise is safe during pregnancy and it is a wonderful thing that you should be doing. Unfortunately, a recent study has shown that only 1 in 4 women are getting enough
Did you know that there are physical therapists who focus especially on female issues? In fact, there are physical therapists here in St. Louis who are Board Certified in Women’s Health Physical Therapy (WCS).There are multiple times in a woman’s life in which physical therapy may be appropriate. We will talk about 2 important time
I have been wanting to get classes together for my pregnant and postpartum clients for awhile now. The childbearing years bring about so many changes in women’s bodies that can set them up for problems down the road. There are so many preventative things that women can do to avoid these problems.I am excited to