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Your Guide to Postpartum Wellness, Running, and Injury Prevention


SI Joint Pain During Pregnancy: Causes, Symptoms, and Safe Exercises
Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy. If you’ve ever felt soreness in the dimples at the base of your back - those small indentations right above your buttocks - your sacroiliac (SI) joint may be involved. This joint is often overlooked because it doesn’t get the same attention as the spine or hips, but it plays a critical role in stability, movement, and how your body handles daily activities. Understanding the SI joint and how to support it

Courtney Tanaka
Oct 284 min read


Hip Pain While Sleeping During Pregnancy: Tips to Improve Your Sleep While Growing Baby
You already know your sleep is going to be challenged once baby arrives, but why does it feel like pregnancy is giving you a head start?...

Courtney Tanaka
Sep 95 min read


Breastfeeding Back Pain: Why It Happens, How to Fix Posture, and PT-Approved Relief for New Moms
Becoming a mom changes everything—your schedule, your sleep, and yes, your body mechanics. If you’re feeding around the clock and...

Courtney Tanaka
Aug 134 min read


What Is Diastasis Recti? A Mom’s Guide to Understanding and Treating The Abdominal Separation
“I still look pregnant, even though my baby is almost one.” “No matter how much I work out, I can’t get rid of my mom pooch.” “I didn’t...

Courtney Tanaka
Jun 45 min read


Postpartum Ab Workouts - When and How to Safely Start
Have you heard the comparison between giving birth and running a marathon? A 2019 study indeed confirmed that giving birth and running a...

Courtney Tanaka
May 15 min read


Why you might be stretching too much – and what to do instead!
Once upon a time in my career I had a patient who the only advice I gave him was to stop stretching. Two weeks later he returned to my...

Courtney Tanaka
Apr 184 min read


Exercise Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All—Especially for Moms
Take a shower. Brush your hair. Feed the kids. Get the kids to school. Go to work. Make the dinner. Help with homework. Go to bed....

Courtney Tanaka
Apr 84 min read


The Real Reason I Started My Own Pregnancy/Postpartum Physical Therapy Practice
As a new mom, I would cry myself to sleep at night because I dreaded the idea of waking from a short slumber to breastfeed—something that...

Courtney Tanaka
Dec 19, 20243 min read


The Importance of Exercise During Pregnancy: A Path to a Healthier You and Baby
Pregnancy is an exciting and transformative time in a woman’s life, but it’s also filled with physical and emotional challenges. One of...

Courtney Tanaka
Oct 15, 20244 min read


Managing Upper Back Pain While Breastfeeding: Tips for Moms
Breastfeeding is a beautiful and bonding experience for both you and your baby, but it can take a physical toll on your body—particularly...

Courtney Tanaka
Oct 3, 20243 min read


Safely Returning to Running Postpartum: A Guide for Moms
After months of pregnancy and the incredible journey of childbirth, many moms are eager to return to their favorite activities, including...

Courtney Tanaka
Oct 2, 20244 min read


5 Tips for Busy Moms to Fit Exercise into Their Day
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it can also be one of the busiest. Between taking care of the kids, managing...

Courtney Tanaka
Sep 30, 20243 min read
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