The Link Between Menopause and Back Pain
If you are a woman aged 45 and beyond and you’re experiencing back pain; whether it’s a new occurrence, you didn’t have this before, or it just gradually came on, it’s this nagging, aching back ache that seems to be getting worse. Well, you’re not alone. In fact, many women over the age of 45…
3 Proven Ways You Can Relieve Sciatic Pain While Sleeping
Sciatica is a condition that can wreak havoc on your life, both physically and emotionally. Sciatica can prevent you from enjoying life’s simple pleasures such as playing with your children or getting a good night’s sleep. The constant discomfort and sleepless nights can lead to frustration, anxiety, and even depression. However, there is hope! In…
Menopause and the Impact It Can Have On Your Weight
Menopause is a natural process that all women go through, usually occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. When a woman goes through menopause, her ovaries stop producing eggs and making hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. This leads to physical and psychological changes in the body, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings,…
5 Ways That Pilates Can Help With Back Pain
Pilates is a great way to help in treating back pain and preventing future episodes. Here are 5 Ways That Pilates Can Help With Back Pain. Back pain can be a very unpleasant and sometimes debilitating condition. It is estimated to affect at least 80% of the population at some point in their life, making…
5 Tips To Help Alleviate Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Are you currently struggling with pelvic organ prolapse? In this blog, we will discuss 5 Tips To Help Alleviate Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a condition in which one or more of the organs in the pelvic area—including the uterus, vaginal walls, and rectum—are displaced from their normal positions. This occurs when…
5 Tips If You Are Struggling With Incontinence
In this blog, we will be discussing 5 tips if you are struggling with incontinence. Incontinence is a condition that affects millions of people around the world and is often caused by weakened muscles or nerve damage. In most cases, incontinence can be managed with proper treatment. There are four main types of incontinence: stress…
5 Pilates Exercises That Can Help With Your Pelvic Floor
Ever wonder how Pilates can help with your pelvic floor? In this blog, we will give you 5 Pilates exercises that can help with your pelvic floor. Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on improved posture, balance, strength and flexibility. It was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates, who believed…
6 Health Benefits of Pilates
Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on strengthening, stretching, and balancing the body through a series of low-impact exercises. The practice emphasizes proper form and breathing techniques to help you move your body with maximum efficiency. In this blog, we will discuss 6 health benefits of Pilates. Pilates has become popular among professional athletes,…
Weight Loss Resistance: 8 Causes and How to Overcome Them
“Last month I went in to see my doctor for my yearly check-up appointment and weighed in at my heaviest recorded weight as an adult at 237 lbs (when in high school I possibly weighed no more than 135 lbs). For a woman who is 5’6”, that’s MORBIDLY OBESE. When I first saw the number…
Do I Need An X-ray or MRI For My Back Pain?
“I injured my back about a month ago lifting my granddaughter out of her car seat. I’ve been doing all the home treatment that my doctor recommended: ice, walking, anti-inflammatories, and rest from activities that bother me. I went to a local physical therapist where they taught me how to lift properly and protect…