Some women and a few men, after having a child or after a period of excessive weight gain and loss, have a residual separation of the abdominal muscles called a diastasis recti. During pregnancy or with excessive abdominal weight gain, the extra stretching and pressure in the abdomen can create a separation of the abdominal … Read more
The pelvic floor is getting a lot more attention than it used to, especially when talking about the prenatal and postpartum journey. What in the world is the pelvic floor and why should you care about the pelvic floor muscles? The pelvic floor is a basket or sling of muscles that sit in your pelvis … Read more
In our last post we recommended breathing as step one in the postpartum journey back to a regular fitness routine. Seems pretty straight forward, we all know how to breathe, right? Yes and no. Take a moment and check in with your breath. If you’re sitting down, take a minute to become aware of your … Read more
As mommas, our bodies go through so much when we have a child. Not only do you house, nourish, and grow a human, then you go through the labor process (whatever that looks like for you). There seems to be this rush, rush, rush, to “get my body back” after baby. The goal seems to … Read more
Hello, welcome to Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness where we help individuals of Hays County quickly recover from pain and injury to return to the activities they love. Why Hays County Physical Therapy and Wellness? After years working in practices with an emphasis on insurance, Dr. Laird, physical therapist and owner, decided she was … Read more
