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...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 3, 2021 | Postpartum Health, Core Health, Movement Tips, Pelvic Floor Health
One key to healing your core after pregnancy is your alignment. I often discuss how three key alignment changes (hips over heels, neutral pelvis, and neutral ribs) minimize intra-abdominal pressure and turn on the deep core muscles. But for many new moms, a common...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 1, 2021 | Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Health
As moms, it has become normal to joke about peeing our pants. I get it. We use humor when talking about difficult topics. While incontinence may be common in postpartum women, it is not normal. In fact, leaking is a sign of dysfunction in the core/pelvic floor...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 1, 2021 | Postpartum Health, Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health
I often get questions about how to jump back into physical activity after having a baby. Postpartum women want to know: where do I start? Today, I lay out when to start, what to avoid, and what postpartum milestones matter. Read below or watch the video! First 6-8...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 1, 2021 | Movement Tips, Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health, Postpartum Health
I recently hosted 12 Days of Core Strength on the brb Yoga Facebook Page. (P.S. If you aren’t following me over there, you should! I go live regularly with new tips). Each day is a super simple, super practical change you can make in your day-to-day life to improve...
by cmiddlebrooks | Jan 1, 2021 | Postpartum Health, Core Health, Pelvic Floor Health
A postpartum body has a lot going on. A weak core and pelvic floor create a whole host of compensations in other parts of the body…weak glutes, tight hips, and a tight back, to name a few. (If you haven’t already, you might want to check out this post on exactly...
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