by cmiddlebrooks | May 11, 2021 | Movement Tips, Postpartum Health
Nine years into this mothering gig and there’s still much for me to learn. Despite that, most days feel relatively smooth and peaceful in our house. Of course, we have our bad days and tantrums. But, most of the time, we’ve got a rhythm that works for all of us. A...
by cmiddlebrooks | May 3, 2021 | Core Health, Movement Tips
Nursing can take a toll on the body. The constant rounding of the shoulders, holding the baby in your arms, and sitting or lying awkwardly can create strain in the body. If you have an abdominal separation (diastasis recti) or pelvic floor issues, nursing can add to...
by cmiddlebrooks | Apr 12, 2021 | postpartum hip health, Movement Tips
Many women experience hip pain while sleeping, or upon waking. This short video tutorial shares how to prevent hip pain while side sleeping. Not a side sleeper? Head here for tips on preventing hip and back pain when sleeping on your back. How To Prevent Hip Pain...
by cmiddlebrooks | Apr 6, 2021 | Movement Tips, Core Health, Postpartum Health
One truth of parenting…you are always picking things up! The way you pick things up can either help, or hurt, your core strength, back health, and diastasis recti healing. In this post, I’m sharing simple movement tips to protect your core (and back) when picking...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 8, 2021 | Core Health, Movement Tips, Postpartum Health, postpartum hip health
I get a lot of questions about how to sit properly without putting pressure on your core or diastasis, or making your hips feel worse. So today I want to share how to sit for optimum core & hip health. Optimal sitting comes down to maintaining proper alignment in...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 3, 2021 | Core Health, Movement Tips, Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Health
If you’ve suffered from pelvic floor issues or a lack of core strength, you may have already ditched your 3-mile run. But you shouldn’t give up on lacing up your shoes and getting out the door. Instead of running, try walking. Walking your former running route is a...
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