The experienced team of therapists at Breakaway Physical Therapy in Crofton have created a selection of helpful articles on the subject of pregnancy.
Dear New Mom, First, let us say this: you are incredible! No matter how you brought your baby into the world – through a long and prolonged labor, a C-section, an unmedicated birth, adoption, or surrogacy—you have embarked on one of the most transformational journeys a human can experience. We see you. We honor you. And weContinue Reading »
As a new mom, you’ve probably been told to take it easy when starting an exercise routine. And you should – your body is undergoing massive changes and needs time to heal after childbirth. But that doesn’t mean that you can never again enjoy the incredible benefits of physical activity and fitness! With proper guidanceContinue Reading »
Becoming a mom is a unique and wonderful journey seeing your bump grow every day and looking forward to the times you’ll spend with your new baby. However, it’s important to remember that your body is doing something extraordinary. It can often take a physical toll on your body and take time to restore yourContinue Reading »
The other day I was working with a patient who was suffering with pelvic floor issues, and I asked if she experienced any urinary leakage.She confidently responded “No”, then a few seconds later quickly followed up with, “well, except when I cough or sneeze, but that’s normal right?”My response?It is common, but it is notContinue Reading »
Are you struggling with incontinence, pelvic pain, constipation, pain during sexual intercourse or pelvic organ prolapse that’s leaving you stressed, paranoid and frustrated that you can’t enjoy doing the things you love, with the people you love? Childbirth, trauma related injuries, surgery, obesity and nerve damage can all lead to pelvic floor dysfunction, but youContinue Reading »
Have you had a baby and feel like you are trying to get your body back, but it’s not working? Are you feeling like you don’t fit in your own skin after having children? Do you want to be active and strong, while taking care of your kids AND yourself? Let’s be honest, your bodyContinue Reading »
I’m sure that you have been going through your pregnancy thinking that you have all the time in the world before your baby comes out?! I mean 9 months is a long time, right?! Well during your pregnancy, I hope that you have spent some time taking care of your body… Lower back – theContinue Reading »
Can I workout while I am pregnant? So many women suffer with back pain, hip pain, neck pain, pelvic floor aches, leakage of urine and more while they are pregnant. There are so many changes that happen to our bodies when we become pregnant and grow a baby in our belly. Things shift, stretch and move toContinue Reading »
Low back pain is the most common complaint among women during pregnancy. In fact, studies have shown that between 50-70% of women experience low back pain at some point during pregnancy. While this may be common, it is NOT normal. Frequently, physicians who treat them say that it is just part of pregnancy and itContinue Reading »
“I just had a baby and would like to begin exercising again but I’m not sure where or how to start…”This is a question we are asked by new mommies all of the time in our physical therapy practice and the best answer is: IT DEPENDS! It depends on: Your delivery method (vaginal versus CesareanContinue Reading »
