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Can I run with a diastasis?
A better question is should I run with a diastasis, and that answer is probably not in the beginning if it’s a fairly severe diastasis, and maybe if it’s mild — BUT before you get upset with my advice, let me explain the why and help you figure out how to run safely. In a …
Should You Go for the Diastasis or Hernia Repair
Thinking about hernia or diastasis surgery? Frustrated that your abdominal separation won’t close? I’d like for you to consider this first. Is your body using its muscles correctly? Weird sentence, right? Most of the patients I see with a Diastasis Rectus (abdominal separation) and/or a hernia, do not use their muscles correctly. We are going …
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Three Steps to Better Belly Breathing
Breathing is everything. Rather, correct breathing is everything. It can be the difference between a super strong pain free body and one that’s under constant cortisol distress, locked down by tight paraspinals and full of instability. Sure, you heard shallow breathing is bad, so you started letting your belly expand with every breath. Well, not …
5 Steps for Better Running
Running. One of those great activities that burns a ton of calories quickly, helps you get in shape fast, and does a great job at maintaining sanity. The unfortunate part is women often head out the door to run too soon post -baby, and when you couple that with poor running form, the risk of …
The Serratus Anterior: A Secret Weapon for Great Posture
Did you know your shoulder connects to your core? This vital connection helps align your neck with your trunk and is one of the best kept secrets for perfect posture. Not only does it help banish neck pain for good but it also helps your obliques fire more efficiently, along with creating massive “core” strength. …
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Why multitasking hurts your pelvic floor
You’re a mom, so the thought of having enough private time to pee and then blow your nose after you’re done probably doesn’t happen too often. Plus, since you’re a master at multi-tasking, I bet you opt to blow your nose while peeing–saves on time and you only have to wash your hands once–I get …
Get Your Abs to 100% Post Baby
Getting patients to 100% is important for long term health and injury. Stopping at 80 or even 90% success usually sets the person up for a failure in the future. Why? Because you didn’t figure out the limitation that kept them from getting to 100%!!! Has your diastasis closure stalled? Are your abs not what …
A Fascinating Look at 2 People with Tummy Bulge and Diastasis
A Closer Look at Diastasis Both of the following people did not have the abs they wanted despite doing abdominal exercises. Let’s take a deeper look into what causes a diastasis and why some people have the abs they want and others don’t. What is a diastasis? Read about it here in the full article. …
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Tips for Picking Up and Carrying Your Child Safely
If you have small kids or grandkids, then you know the “please hold me cry” is impossible to ignore! Don’t worry, there is a safe way to pick up and carry your child without killing your back and shoulder in the process. Welcome to the Tip of the Week! Each week in the MomFit Program …
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How To Do a Side Plank
3 Steps to for Perfect Side Plank Side planks are amazing for building core strength and stabilizing your pelvis. They are by far the best bang for your time when it comes to core training. Forget doing abs for 6 minutes, just do side planks correctly for 1 and you are good to go! If …