Dr. Rachel Stibbard
41 Princess Street N8H2Y3 Leamington, ON, Canada

Testimonial Thursday

You CAN feel stronger and healthier than ever before both mentally and physicallyafter baby! This is why I am offering my @growco.rehab Postnatal Rehab Series: STRONGER PROGRAM. This program is created specifically for moms that have participated in the previous GrowCo Postnatal Rehab Series and are looking to progress their healing in a safe and effective way. In this program, we will be taking exercises from the first program to a new level to try and challenge t...he body while introducing it to more impact type exercises! My next session begins April 7th and ends April 29th after 8-one hour classes! Mondays and Thursdays from 1-2pm (Easter Monday class will be help on April 7th from 12-1pm) A typical 60min class includes progressions of: breathwork core + pelvic floor rehab upper + lower body strengthening total body conditioning all in a safe, inclusive & supportive environment. Link in bio to book your initial assessment & sign up for the class! (Yes! This may be covered by your extended health benefits) ** As of now, these classes will be virtual to make it accessible to more moms. If you can’t make the time, a recording of the class will be sent to you later that same day to complete on your own!

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RIB PAIN During your pregnancy your body produces high levels of the hormone relaxin. This makes your ligaments stretchy, flexible, and pliable, and this very important to help allow your body to expand with the growth of your baby and get ready for the stretching required for giving birth in your pelvis. However, unfortunately there is increased laxity in ALL your ligaments, including those between each rib, and between your spine and breast bones.... The ribs can easily be pushed into extreme and uncomfortable postures as the ligaments and tissues surrounding them stretch out and become painful. Once you enter your third trimester, and as your baby becomes ever larger, the uterus expands right up beneath your rib cage. The lowest few ribs expand and flare out in response to your growing baby, putting them into a position they have never been before, bringing your soft tissues with them. After all this, no wonder why you may be experiencing rib pain! 226.506.2681 [email protected] www.stibbardchiropractic.com 519.322.4859 [email protected] www.buzekchiropractic.ca

APPOINTMENTS CANCELLED TODAY Sorry for the late notice, however due to the weather conditions all appointments in Leamington at Buzek Chiropractic Clinic are cancelled from 10-1 today. You will be reached out to tomorrow to reschedule! I am still open in Windsor at Stibbard Chiropractic from 2-6pm. Please drive safe and if you need to cancel please let me know!... 226.506.2681 [email protected] www.stibbardchiropractic.com 519.322.4859 [email protected] www.buzekchiropractic.ca

Thanks to our patients generous donations, We were able to raise $1760.55 and 110 toys for The Salvation Army and Toys For Tots in our community.

Yesterday at Buzek Chiropractic Clinic, we did the final tally of toys collected this year for Toys 4 Tots. We collected over 100 toys! Thank you to all who donated!... We are now closed for the next two weeks, however I will be in the office Tuesday December 29th from 8:30-11:30 if you need me!! Happy Holidays

Our Toy Mountain is over flowing with loving donations from our patients but there is still room for more. You still have time to make a difference in our comm...unity this year! Last day for donations is Monday December 21st .

Mama, you deserve a strong, capable, pain-free body. I know how hard it can be to prioritize yourself when you have little ones but it’s so important. Getting checked and developing a proper rehabilitation program for your pelvic floor & core post-... birth is more than just #selfcare it should be the standard we set for ourselves. A study published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine found that 32% of women still have a diastasis at 12 months postpartum. It really won’t go away on it’s own. I’ve found substantial gaps in the abdomen of women 10, 20+ years post partum. The complications of diastasis recti include incontinence, back and/or pelvic pain, organ prolapse, and can cause a sequelae of events leading to hernia or disc herniation. The goods news is that the body responds so well to the proper dose & blend of manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation. It’s not super labour intensive either most of my patients are healing their diastasis and improving/resolving their pain + dysfunction with work that takes just a few minutes a day. It’s just important that you’re consistent and doing the exercises properly... as well as modifying things that can make it worse. TAG a new mom, or a woman that complains of some of the common symptoms that arise from an unchecked diastasis. The conversation and subsequent treatment surrounding this topic is helping so many women!

VITAMIN D According to a new small study, more than 80% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients at a hospital in Spain had a vitamin D deficiency. They also noted that vitamin D levels were especially lower in men compared to women with COVID-19. Vitamin D is a hormone produced by the kidneys, which controls blood calcium concentration and affects the function of the immune system.... Vitamin D deficiency has also been linked to health concerns including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and multiple sclerosis. Although it is still unclear to make claims about vitamin D and COVID-19 outcomes, it may be beneficial to increase your vitamin D intake in Canada, especially during the colder months. *Please consult a health care professional in the field before increasing your vitamin D intake and make sure you are taking the required amount for your body.

Who’s with me?! I’m in Leamington at Buzek Chiropractic Clinic today from 5-7 and tomorrow morning from 8-11 & Stibbard Chiropractic in Windsor today, tomorrow and Saturday!... Get in this week to get adjusted before Christmas 226.506.2681 [email protected] www.stibbardchiropractic.com 519.322.4859 [email protected] www.buzekchiropractic.ca

Here are the vendors this weekend!! Crafts By Michelle LaMarsh Heather And Thistle Wire and Wit... Off The Top Of My Head See more

Wow! What an amazing weekend! Was able to reconnect with some amazing colleagues and learn all things paediatrics! Did you know that paediatrics is everywhere from newborns to teenagers? Here are some of the hot topics we learned about Torticollis Tongue tie... Primitive reflexes Cranial sacral work Intraoral / TMJ Colic Reflux & much more! Thank you @drjennadavis @babyboomcreations & her team for hosting us this weekend! Birth is an extremely traumatic experience for mama and baby. If you would like to get your little one assessed, I would love to see them 226.506.2681 [email protected] www.stibbardchiropractic.com 519.322.4859 [email protected] www.buzekchiropractic.

Very excited to announce we have Loving Hands Jewellery by Bridget/ Loving Hands Crafts by Bridget joining us in the Studio tomorrow from 10-2 with AnT Creations!! Come by and support local this Holiday Season!!