Welcoming a new life into the world is a beautiful and transformative experience, but it also comes with its challenges.

Among the many considerations during this time, breastfeeding is often a top priority for new moms. However, the journey of breastfeeding and postpartum recovery can be complex, and for some mothers, the path of breastfeeding intersects with another complex issue: relative energy deficiency or (RED-S).

That's right! Did you know that up until now we didn't have any studies on C-section scar mobilization?! CRAZY especially considering its the go-to rehab strategy after Cesarean. This was a pre-post study design (no control group) that shows some initial thoughts on mechanical properties that change after completing scar mobilization.

As our bodies move into perimenopause and then finally become post-menopausal we often see our bodies start out looking a certain way, and end up changing in ways that feel very different than what we are comfortable with. Considering the contributions to this metamorphosis helps us focus our efforts on the life style changes we can control, to mitigate the changes that impact our physical and mental health most significantly. 

Informative video explaining 3 exercises to help stabilize the lumbo-pelvic region.