by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Sep 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Here’s the truth folks, sometimes, even we the physical therapists need help. Even though we know all the things about all muscles and movement patterns and joints, we still have aches & pains. Let’s think of it as the “Bad Breath” phenomenon–known to others but... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Aug 2, 2017 | Pregnancy and Postpartum
Every woman should have their pelvic floor and core evaluated by a trained physical therapist after delivering a baby. Even if it was a cesarean, because let’s face it, carrying an additional 25-50 lbs (or more!) for a couple of months can put some real pressure on a... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jul 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
By Kaylee Carroll, DPT Negativity can so easily slip into our everyday lives. Whether it’s being a brand new therapist starting at your first job ever; what if I’m not good enough, what if I give them the wrong exercises, what if I don’t know exactly what their... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jun 5, 2017 | Pelvic Pain and Dysfunction, Pregnancy and Postpartum
Chat With Libby #1 Do you know where your vagina is? In this brief pelvic review learn what you didn’t growing up. by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | May 13, 2017 | Pregnancy and Postpartum
By Molly Lechtenberg, DPT In the short six months of opening Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness, I (we) have had the honor of sharing stories with some amazing mamas; stories of infertility, loss, adoption, changing bodies, and anything & everything else... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Feb 21, 2017 | Female Athletes
Functional Fitness for Moms The last thing I want to do as a physical therapist is add to the burden of the moms who come to me to feel better. So often I hear how much she wants to start exercising (again) but… (the laundry, the lack of sleep, the lack of a... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jan 17, 2017 | Pain and Headaches
Let’s face it. Some people breeze through pregnancy without an ache anywhere. And some are MISERABLE making sleeping impossible (can I see a show of hands?!!). Many women often mistake buttock pain, or pain that radiates down the thigh (but not past the knee) as... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jan 6, 2017 | Female Athletes
Strong glutes help back pain, pelvic pain, urinary incontinence and make a big difference in how well you can get up from the floor. Try this exercise to start. Lie flat on the ground on your back Bend knees so feet are about shoulder width apart Rest your hands... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jan 6, 2017 | Pain and Headaches, Trigger Point Dry Needling
You have back pain and just deal with it. You think it is something you have to live with.You’re able to get temporary relief with anti-inflammatories, essential oils, different kinds of manual therapy(chiropractic, massage, osteopathic manual medicine or physical... by Breathe. Physical Therapy & Wellness Staff | Jan 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
We hate to be the ones to tell you this, but, your hips are weak. We see you walking in the grocery store, hips swaying side to side. The torsion going through your low back and hips make us cringe. And don’t EVEN get us started if you are walking in high heels...