Labor + Delivery Pregnancy Prep with Partner: Side Lying Release, Sacral Rocking, + Sifting
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onLabor + Delivery Prep with Partner:
Side Lying Release, Sacral Rocking, + Sifting
Side lying release is a technique performed by a partner - to help open the sacrum / pelvis and release pressure - further aiding into the correct position for delivery. This also relieve painful pressure in areas such as the low back, pelvis, pubic symphysis and hips.
Sacral rocking is a technique performed by a partner to help decrease pressure in the sacral and pubic symphysis regions - while also increasing movement to aid in baby positioning and low back / SI pain relief.
Sifting is a technique performed by a partner to decrease pressure on the low back. For further information on this technique - reach out to a Birthing Doula or look into Spinning Babies.
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Hip Mobility
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur female chiropractor demonstrates how to increase mobility in the hip joint! Hip pain is a common symptom of pregnancy because women lay on their sides so much at night time. Try these simple home techniques to get pain relief in those tight hips!
Rib pain + pilates ball solution
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onRib pain during pregnancy can occur as a result of baby growing and pressing upward on the ribs. In order to find relief without laying flat on your back, use a Pilates ball! Lay back...
Partner Piriformis Stretch
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThis partner stretch is great to passively lengthen + stretch your piriformis muscle - The muscle attaches on the inside of your tailbone and inserts on the head of your femur! If you don't have...
Neck Stretches - Torticollis / Headache / Neck Pain
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur prenatal chiropractor discusses how to relieve neck pain in prenatal + postpartum mamas! These stretches are helpful to provide pain relief for torticollis, neck pain, migraines, tension headaches, or upper back + shoulder tension!
Shoulder Stabilization — Serratus Anterior
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Our female chiropractors show a few exercises for scapular stabilization— specifically Serratus anterior which is the muscle that prevents scapular winging. In other words, it keeps your shoulder blade attached to your rib cage.
Top Ways to use Kinesiology Tape
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onKinesiology Tape is a wonderful tool to use for muscle pain and tension.
When taping, you can cut the corners off for a better stick. You can also use small brace pieces to hold the edges down. Apply the tape with a slight pull of tension - 20-30%. This allows for the skin to pull up which allows for lymphatic drainage.
Stretches for Knee Pain
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onThe way a woman's pelvis is shaped can put an increased load on the knees. A few things you can do at home to help relieve knee pain are : 1. Go into a sumo...
Nursing Holds for Back Pain Postpartum
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHolding your baby while nursing can cause back pain! In this video, Dr. Jesse explains our favorite nursing holds for postpartum moms so they can be pain free!
TMJ Relief
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onOur female chiropractor - Dr. Jesse - goes over techniques to relieve TMJ / jaw pain at home! These simple techniques from the CHIRO FOR MOMS team can provide pain relief for those dealing with TMJ dysfunction!
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!
belly taping
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR MOMS, our prenatal chiropractor demonstrates how to use tape to provide pain relief for round ligament pain + diaphragm pain! These techniques are simple to do at home to relieve discomfort!
Pubic Symphysis Pain / SPD
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onPubic Symphysis Pain is a common pain condition during pregnancy because of the pelvis shifting. These stretches will be helpful in treating pubic symphysis pain along with adjustments from your pregnancy chiropractor.
IT Band Stretch!
Posted by Jesse Lillejord onHere at CHIRO FOR MOMS our prenatal chiropractor is discussing a simple technique to provide pain relief in the side of the hip / IT band. During pregnancy and in our athletic women, this band of tissue often tightens and can cause discomfort!