Healthy Mumma

BACK Baby! And Mumma. And men and seniors and children. I am reopening to existing clients only, but if you are looking for osteopathic care for the first time please call the clinic (613-521-3222) as we have other wonderful practitioners (osteo, physio, RMT, kin), or you ask to be put on my waitlist. We are taking all of the necessary precautions to keep us, our families and you and yours safe from COVID-19. All of this info is on the website: ottawaosteopath.com

It’s probably the number one question I get in my DMs and via my website: how I healed my pelvic organ prolapse. Women reaching out for some hope and guidance. The stats are alarming: 50% of women have POP by 36 weeks of pregnancy (often asymptomatic), and approximately 30% or women have POP at 6 weeks postpartum (C-section mummas included). We hear about perimenopausal POP, but there is so little out there on perinatal POP.... We need to breakdown the stigma of a perinatal POP diagnosis. We need to talk about POP like we are about incontinence and diastasis. I needed to hear that POP could heal when I was diagnosed with it in my third pregnancy. I didn’t see or hear this anywhere. I needed to know that it was possible. I’ve (finally) shared my POP story and how I healed. Hopefully this brings some light and positivity to a diagnosis that is so laden in fear. (I’ve linked it in my bio) #pop #pelvicorganprolapse

Last workout of my 30s #bringit #finishstrong

Who could use a little #fitspiration to start their week? @medspiration If exercise could be put in a pill, it would be the biggest blockbuster medication of all time. Here’s why: Better insulin sensitivity. Exercise makes your cells and muscles more sensitive to insulin so you don’t need as much. Less insulin means less belly fat.... Reduced stress. I often hear patients say a good workout relieves excess stress. That’s because exercise reduces cortisone the stress hormone. Too much cortisol and you become insulin resistant and store belly fat. Too much cortisol also makes you crave sugar and carbs and seek comfort food. Improved brain health. Your brain on exercise performs so much better. Exercise improves memory, learning, and concentration. Vigorous exercise is a better antidepressant than Prozac. Exercise helps to improve your mood, boost your energy, and reduce overall stress in your body and mind. Reduced risk for chronic disease. Exercise does this through several mechanisms. It protects your heart and reduces your risk of heart attack and stroke. It reduces inflammation (the cause of the majority of disease of aging). And it balances hormones, therefore reducing breast and other common cancers. Enhanced detoxification. Besides stimulating the colon, intense exercise allows your body to release toxins through your skin. It boosts the detoxification of environmental chemicals. Vigorous exercise will help you work up a sweat, but gentle exercise keeps your circulation going and flushes out all the toxic fluids that build up in your lymphatic system. Even just lying on your back and putting your legs straight up against the wall for 20 minutes can make a huge difference. Slowed aging process. If you want to turn back the clock figuratively, exercise becomes absolutely crucial. I will never forget a movie I saw in my 8th grade gym class about Larry Lewis. He would run five miles back and forth to work every day at (are you ready for this?) 105 years of age! Improved sexual function. Increased circulation and more energy are two of many reasons that consistent exercise can spark up your sex life. MEDspired by: @drmarkhyman See more

The last post for this week on low back pain will hopefully help guide you to feel better and recognize what should be part of your rehab or prevention game plan! If you’re looking to rehab current back pain, you should be working with someone who can help guide you according to your needs and goals. Prevention can be this easy. It really can! The most difficult part is being mindful of your body positions during your day. Watching the volume of flexion/bending/slou...ching especially with those prolonged sitting periods is . I hope this has been informative and helpful! Let me know if you try any of these tips or exercises! #healthymumma #healthyspines See more

At least EIGHTY percent of us will experience lower back pain at some point. With that first episode typically occurring between age 30-50. And episodes tend to get worse and worse. But enough bad news! The good news is that most lower back pain can be PREVENTED with education and exercise. I’ve always said that everyone should receive a spine prevention guide on their 25th birthday! We’d be a lot better off and likely save our government billions! Someday our gover...nments will care more about prevention. Someday! This week I’ll be on here with all kinds of lower back pain info, tips and tricks. Let’s start with some simple spine anatomy! SWIPE your way to a healthier spine! And stay tuned this week. #healthymumma #fixyoself #lowbackpain #movementismedicine #adoseofprevention See more