Core Strength Swiss Ball Routine
While being able to activate a particular muscle when laying on our back or side is great…it’s just the first step. The real challenge for most of us out there is to transition our muscle activation/stabilization into function. For example: I can engage my lower belly muscle (transverse abdominus) while lying on my side w/out […]
Swiss Ball Core Strength Exercise for Chronic Pelvic Pain Relief
While being able to activate a particular muscle when laying on our back or side is great…it’s just the first step. The real challenge for most of us out there is to transition our muscle activation/stabilization into function. For example: I can engage my lower belly muscle (transverse abdominus) while lying on my side w/out […]
Strengthening Your Low Belly for Chronic pain Relief
Individuals suffering from endo or chronic pelvic pain (CPP) often have abdominal and/or pelvic pain of some kind. A common compensation for this is to round forward and protect the area that is painful. ???? This causes increased pressure on our pelvic floor and weakens our core. A common muscle that associated with core weakness […]
Heal with Anti-Inflammatory Foods
Eating foods you are sensitive to, or are known to be inflammation producing, can increase your bodies overall inflammation and worsen endo and/or chronic pelvic pain (CPP) symptoms. In general, there are 3 main categories that are widely known to be pro- inflammatory or likely to have a sensitivity toward. They are: white flour; white […]
Endometriosis and Chronic Pain
Happy Spring! March is usually the time when we start being able to get outside and become more active. At Motivate, we are certainly ready for that, but if you are suffering from conditions such as endometriosis (endo) and/or chronic pelvic pain (CPP) you may not feel that same excitement. These conditions often cause cyclical […]
Women’s Health Month-The Power to Act
Happy Women’s History Month. When dealing with any medical challenge-mental, physical, spiritual, or any combination of these, please remember the power remains in the lesson. Please be reminded from the amazing women from our history, and our present. The power to act. Just because you get knocked down does not mean you are weak. […]
Celebrating Women’s History Month-You are Amazing
Happy Women’s History Month. When dealing with any medical challenge-mental, physical, spiritual, or any combination of these, please remember the power remains in the lesson. Please be reminded from the amazing women from our history, and our present. When recovering from a flare up or an injury, our goal is often to return to […]
Pelvic Pain Release Position for Chronic Pain Management
This is a really great position for relief of any back, abdominal or pelvic related discomfort. It could be performed before or after any aggravating activity to see if it gives you relief. Try giving it a “pre” and “post” pain or discomfort score. This encourages you to be aware of how you feel before […]
Women’s History Month-Failure as a Stepping Stone
Happy Women’s History Month. When dealing with any medical challenge-mental, physical, spiritual, or any combination of these, please remember the power remains in the lesson. Please be reminded from the amazing women from our history, and our present. We have so much to learn from our falls, our failures, and from each other. Keep […]