Pregnancy is an amazing and beautiful time, where a woman gets the unique and miraculous experience of growing a baby in her uterus. After the birth, whether vaginal or caesarean, the postpartum body needs time and tenderness to rediscover its landscape and recalibrate movement. During pregnancy and in to the postpartum months, a hormone called relaxin affects the laxity of the … [Read more...]
Exercises to Prevent Night Time Leg Cramps
Have you suffered from sudden spasms, or tightening, of muscles in the calf (sometimes in thigh and foot) at bedtime or rest? There is a chance you might be suffering from Nighttime Leg cramps. A cramp pain typically lasts a few minutes. In some cases it lasts just seconds, but in some cases it lasts up to 10 minutes. The severity of the pain varies. The muscle may remain … [Read more...]
Exercise Routine for Second Trimester (14-30 Weeks)
While the first trimester is crucial for laying down the groundwork for the developing organs and concerns over the possibility of miscarriage, and the third trimester centers on the baby attaining maturity and the delivery process itself, the second trimester is a sort of reprieve during which the pregnancy can almost be enjoyed. Thanks to estrogen, everything has a better … [Read more...]
Tennis Elbow: An Insight Into Elbow Pain.
Do you feel a slight twinge at the outside portion of the upper arm, near the elbow, for this could be sign of tennis elbow or tendinitis of the lateral epicondyle. This condition is caused by continual small strains and microscopic tears of tissue near the elbow, resulting in inflammation and pain. Specifically, the tendon and muscles(especially the extensor carpi redialis … [Read more...]
