Mountain to Sea Physical Therapy

Expecting? This is the place to be! Repost from @courtneynicolesatow Very excited to offer this upcoming series with my Mamaste partner @nicole.leigh.foster @birthfit_southbay . Starting on January 12th we will be offering a 6 week series for expecting mamas which will incorporate movement and education each class. The way we move and breath is directly related to the way we are able to function throughout pregnancy, cope and progress throughout the stages of labor..., and heal postpartum. Education is crucial in advocating for ourselves, knowing our options, and being able to better understand and move through labor. Combining the two made perfect sense! So whether you want an epidural or a natural birth, if you are planning on having a doula or not, this series is for you! Our goal is to prepare you physically, mentally, and emotionally all the way through postpartum. Sign up now link in bio! Early Bird Pricing Ends in 2021 (so weird). Grab your spot Please share to help us spread the word . . . . #childbirtheducation #childbirth #doula #birthdoula #yogateacher #fitness #movement #pregnancy #postpartum #virtuallearning #perinatal #preparedpregnancy #birthfit #breath #physical #health #mentalhealth #connection

Check out our newsletter link in bio...we’re teaming up with @heytabu to combat this hugely important issue. Partner or solo, it’s time to make your sexual wellness a priority! Repost from @heytabu If up to 90% of men were in the same boat, we’d be paying a lot more attention.... The good news? A sexual wellness routine can help. #sexed #sexercise #menopause #postmenopause #hormomehealth #vaginaldryness #vaginaldrynessrelief #pelvicfloor #pelvicpain #pelviclove #pelvicmafia #pelvicfloordysfunction #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy #pelvicfloorhealth #pelvicfloorpt #physicaltherapy #womenshealth #giftideas #giftguide #giftsforher #giftsforhim #holidayshopping #holidaygifts #holidaygiftideas #holidaytime #holidayvibes #holidaymood #holidayfun #southbay #manhattanbeach

Fun fact Friday! Today’s topic: Diastasis Recti! Repost from @birthfit 5 Things to Consider in a Diastasis Recti Self Check ... The earliest we like to check for diastasis recti is 6 weeks postpartum. Then, we prefer to check every 4-8 weeks afterward. It is truly not necessary to check every week or every two weeks. Constant checking will continue to aggravate diastasis recti and have you doing mini crunches all the damn time. Less frequent checking allows you to trust in your body and the plan. The more you move functionally and allow your body to heal itself without incessantly needing to make sure it’s approximating, the better both your body and mind will be. Progress will be observed as the foundation is established and building blocks are added, and the little things start to add up. The immediate postpartum period is a year. Give yourself grace to heal from the inside out. When you DO self-check for diastasis recti, please keep these things in mind: We observe width and depth of abdominal separation. Tissue integrity is just as important as width and depth. To read the rest please click on the blog link in our profile for the 5 Things to Consider... #birthfit #fitness #core #diastasisrecti #pelvicfloor #wellness #postpartum #postpartumfitness #postpartum #postpartumbody #postpartumjourney #postnatalfitness #pelvicmafia #pelviclove #pelvicfloorhealth #pelvicfloordysfunction #abs #absafterbaby #abdominalworkout #southbay #southbayla #losangeles #manhattanbeach See more

With all the gyms on restrictions (or closed entirely), who here has tried to pick up running as a way to stay active during the pandemic? We know we have! In order to maximize mobility and grab those mile times you’re aiming for, give these stretches (see posts ) a shot before you lace up! hip flexor stretch. Always a good one, but ESPECIALLY if you are sitting all day!... child’s pose. Knees wide, take a deep breath and really sink into this! pigeon pose. Try going down on your forearms! quad stretch. Push those hips forward for an extra stretch. calf stretch. Keeping knee straight, hold for 30-45 seconds. In order to stretch all parts of the calf complex, give your knee a bend (keeping your heel on the ground!) Struggling with aches and pains related to running? How about picking out a shoe that is right for your body? Setting up a schedule (with appropriate cross-training) that won’t lead to injury? Add Dr. Hannah to your team. A competitive runner herself (and an old cross country coach!), she has done a variety of continuing education in runner’s rehab and training! Drop us a comment on your favorite south bay routes to run! We are always looking for recommendations! #running #runclub #prehab #mobility #stretching #warmup #injuryprevention #getpt1st #manhattanbeach #losangeles