Breaking the Stress Cycle: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ever feel like stress has taken over your body? That tight jaw, shallow breathing, or nagging pelvic tension might not just be in your head. Stress and your body are deeply connected—but here’s the twist: could your posture and breathing be making your stress worse? Or is stress messing with your posture and breath? It’s a classic chicken-and-egg scenario, and today, we’re diving into the anatomy of stress to find out.
Restoring Balance: Correcting Core and Pelvic Floor Muscle Imbalances
As a postpartum corrective exercise personal trainer, I understand the unique challenges that come with rebuilding strength after childbirth. By incorporating targeted exercises and fostering a mind-body connection, you can effectively correct muscle imbalances in the core and pelvic floor.
A Guide to Postpartum Fitness for Moms Over 40
The body needs time to heal and adjust to the changes that have occurred during pregnancy, and it can be difficult to find the motivation to get back to any kind of movement. However, regaining postpartum fitness and function is achievable with the right guidance.
The Hidden Power of Proper Tongue Placement
Proper tongue placement involves positioning the tongue firmly but gently along the entire upper palate, which is the roof of the mouth. This goes beyond the common notion of the tongue being behind the front teeth. When we achieve this optimal tongue posture, several remarkable benefits become apparent.
The Importance of Posture in Postpartum
We tend to underestimate the importance of good posture. When we are in poor posture we are over stretching some muscles and over contracting other muscles, creating a sometimes painful imbalance. This can set off a chain of potential issues, or exacerbate existing conditions.
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