Stages of Labor + Delivery
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR MOMS we are demonstrating the changes that occur within the pelvis during the various stages of labor + delivery. Our prenatal chiropractor goes through different techniques to open the pelvis during these various stages.
Breech Baby Techniques
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThese techniques are designed to help open up the pelvis to create enough space for baby to get in an optimal position for birth - typically head down. **Consult your health care professional before trying any of these techniques at home. These are designed to focus on the women's pelvis. They are not intended to focus in any way directly on baby.**
Hip Strengthening + Mobility
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHip / Hip Flexor Strengthening : 1. Hip flexor: using a resistance band [ of your preferred tension / strength ], wrap the band around your feet + flex your hip [ lift one knee...
Back Extension with a Pilates Ball / Foam Roller / Exercise Ball
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThese exercises are wonderful for creating extension your back - which can help with upper back pain and tension - for busy women or women who are pregnant and / or postpartum.
Partner Piriformis [ Butt Muscle ] Stretch
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThis stretch is wonderful for pain and tension related to your piriformis [ butt muscle ] - causing low back / hip / sciatica / pelvis pain.
Restless Leg + Fluid Drainage!
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onAt home techniques used to help combat restless leg + swelling in the lower extremity
Kinesio Taping for Mommy Arm
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onKinesiology taping + muscle work for all things upper body! Think neck + shoulder pain; Elbow pain; and of course - wrist + thumb pain!
Top 3 Postpartum Core + Spine + Pelvic Floor Stabilizers
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onTop 3 postpartum core + spine + pelvic floor stabilizers!
Ear and Sinus Drainage for Adults!
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR MOMS, one of our prenatal chiropractors - Dr. Jesse - discusses ear + sinus drainage in adults. This is a simple technique you can do at home to provide drainage and relieve pressure in the ear + sinus. During pregnancy, and the changing of the seasons, you may find yourself struggling with this type of discomfort. Use these techniques for pain relief!
Low Back Stretches - Non-Pregnancy
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR MOMS we discuss stretches to provide pain relief for low back pain. Our female chiropractor demonstrates some techniques to relieve lower back discomfort in women who are not pregnant! There is a lot of time spent on the back here so pregnant mamas this one is not for you - see our website for pregnancy specific low back pain stretches!
Webster Technique
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onWebster Technique is a specific chiropractic technique to restore balance in a women's pelvis in preparation for labor and delivery. Here our female chiropractor demonstrates this technique as part of pregnancy care.
Rib Pain Stretches
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onUtilize these at home techniques for rib pain and discomfort
Hip Pain During Pregnancy
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur prenatal chiropractor Dr. Paige is going over tips for lateral [ outside ] hip pain during pregnancy. This can occur because of all the increased side-lying during pregnancy - especially during the third trimester!
Round Ligament Stretches for Pregnancy + Beyond
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onSix simple stretches to help relieve pain related to round ligament tension during pregnancy + beyond.