Postpartum recovery can be anything and everything but familiar. Sometimes it goes exactly as planned and sometimes it can veer off the rails more than you ever anticipated. This weekend, Iceland's Annie Thorisdottir absolutely dominated the CrossFit Games as a postpartum mom! She is less than one year postpartum and has definitely had a difficult time coming back to the competition floor. Over the last year she has been very candid about her postpartum recovery. She has sha

Spoiler Alert: I need your help! Please read through this information and take a moment to use your Constitutional right to voice your opinion to our local Representatives. Health insurance is complicated. Almost daily, Jen or Maria or your provider at PHC is answering a question regarding your insurance plan. Unfortunately, in regards to Medicare and chiropractic benefits, it gets even more complicated. Almost 50 years ago, in 1972, Medicare limited the services they would c

Over the last few weeks my blogs have discussed a number of different factors that pertain to returning to run postpartum or following an injury. Today we are going to dive a bit deeper into some of the ins and outs of returning to running after birth. Currently there are not any national or international guidelines that standardize our practice and provide a framework to support women who wish to return to running about birth. Pain, incontinence, diastasis and prolapse are

Running can be relaxing for a lot of people, especially postpartum women. It gives them some time away from home, helps to reduce stress and build strength in their new postpartum body. However, some complications may arise if you jump right back into running a little too soon. Experiencing leaking and/or heaviness in the pelvic region while running is common postpartum, but is NOT NORMAL. These symptoms may also be present during pregnancy and are also NOT NORMAL. Of course

Last week we discussed the importance of STRENGTH with regard to running. Today we are going to continue with our return to running three part series and discuss BALANCE. Balance components include what you feel through your feet, your vestibular system and your visual system. During your stride you are going to spend some time on one leg (obviously), so being able to stabilize your pelvis while on one leg is going to be critical. Poor balance while running can lead to compe

Running is of course an incredible form of endurance training, but can be so much more for some people. Running takes people out of their busy lives, gives them an outlet and can benefit your mental health in so many ways. So getting sidelined by an injury or having to work back up to your pre-pregnancy mileage can be difficult and frustrating to say the least. Runners of course...LOVE TO RUN. However, many runners DO NOT LOVE to strength train. Strength training can be a cru

Welcome back to the dancer blog where we’re continuing our discussion on the female athlete triad. Recently, we covered the dense topic of how prolonged caloric insufficiency partnered with frequent and intense exercise can lead to a decreased percent body fat. This week we will be discussing how a decreased percent body fat can lead to menstrual dysfunction and diminished bone mineral density in bio-sex females. Ok so quick recap! If we don’t eat enough calories and are exer

Belly bands are definitely a buzzword when it comes to pregnancy, especially if you are experiencing low back or pelvic pain. In this blog we are going to discuss the why and when associated with belly bands. We will also give you our favorite bands to choose from! WHY? Pelvic girdle pain and low back pain are common during pregnancy, but don't have to be debilitating. These tend to be the main reasons women look to belly bands. Common risk factors for developing these types

Many women mention that they pee their pants at the most inopportune times - while weightlifting, sneezing while pregnant, laughing postpartum or even jumping on a trampoline 10 years after the birth of your last child. Unfortunately this seems to be shrugged off by a number of maternal healthcare providers as "normal" and "a part of being a mother". THAT IS NOT TRUE. Symptoms of urinary incontinence (UI) are NOT normal, but are common. Stress Incontinence: leaking with incr

We've all heard the term, but do we actually know what it is, how common it is and how it can impact your postpartum recovery? Let's learn! During Pregnancy 100% of pregnant women will have a diastasis rectus abdominis (DRA) at 35 weeks gestation. This is a normal variant and a natural way for our bodies to adapt during pregnancy. As your baby continues to grow, your abdomen must respond and does so by slowly separating the two bellies of your rectus abdominis muscle as your

In the spring Dr. Sarah decided to put all of her regular BIRTHFIT classes on hold, but she is VERY EXCITED to announce that she will begin taking 1-on-1 postpartum recovery clients at Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic this month - both in person and/or virtually. Cost: $199 So what is this? 🤷🏻‍♀️ A local postpartum resource tailored specifically to your experience, goals and needs as a new mom! The session will be beneficial for women experiencing pain (low back pain, hip pai

We are very excited to welcome you to 2021! Last year was one hell of a year and we are absolutely honored to have had the most incredible support system through it all. Our patients, staff and business associates from around the community have all worked so hard to help us see the light at the end of the tunnel. 2021 is going to be a big year for Pinnacle Hill Chiropractic! We have continued to expand our in office services, but we are really looking forward to bringing

A few weeks ago we discussed exercise recommendations, safety and modifications during pregnancy. Today we are going to finish off the topic by discussing contraindications to exercising while pregnant, the benefits and even