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Written by Web Admin
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Wednesday, 10 October 2007 |
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By Jennifer White As a new mom I understand the additional stresses and strains pregnancy can put on one’s body. Moms can definitely over extend their bodies’ capabilities with daily tasks and repetitive movements, leading to pain, especially if we support a bad posture. This means, if we are not performing activities in aligned posture, the way are bodies were designed to be used; it will lead to stresses and strains.
Some examples of bad posture of the neck and upper body include forward head, rounded shoulders and elevated shoulders. Forward head is when your chin is slightly forward from your neck and chest. This can occur with time in front of the computer where you might compensate to see the screen by bringing your eyes and head forward. Rounded shoulders are exactly like they sound. It happens when your shoulders are curved forward. This can occur with individuals that are tall, have heavy breasts or on women that have functional tasks like breast feeding and carrying babies and children. Elevated shoulders are similar, when your shoulders are elevated toward your ears. This occurs when you have weak or tired arms and postural muscles and you compensate with lifting, carrying or reaching overhead by elevating your shoulders. The following stretches can be done sitting or standing, with shoulders back and down away from your ears. You should only go as far as a gentle stretch in the muscle, give yourself time to become more flexible and stretch further. Each stretch should be held 30 seconds and repeated three times. The stretches should not cause pain, dizziness, or numbness. If this occurs stop immediately and consult your physician. Neck stretches Forward bend: bring your chin toward your chest and looking down toward your lap. Side bend: bring your ear toward your shoulder. Repeat other side. Chin tuck: pull your chin in toward you neck as if you were trying to make double chins. Chest stretch Doorway stretch: standing in a doorway bring you arms up to shoulder height with elbows bent to 90 degrees as if you were making football posts. Place your hands and forearms on the doorframe and lean chest through the door. Forearm stretches Wrist flexor stretch Just remember to keep in aligned posture while performing all of the duties of motherhood and avoid the examples above. You will dodge future aches and pains.
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That is really flattering when you've had three kids, a class reunion, and halloween cookies in one weekend.
The answer is simple, though, I had endermologie. After being a size 28 with my last child (and I was size 8 whenI got pregnant) I decided to do somthing to get close to my original size.
Body Elements in Reston helped me start a detoxification program and do what I know to do anyway really. Along with the owner's motivation, the endermologie was just what I needed to kick start my 'BUTT LIFT'
While I originally went for weightloss and cellulite issues, I stay for the wonderful 'therapy' Lisa's energy brings to the session, the pain relief in my lower back, and the healthy lymphatic drainage.
Consider a special holiday gift for yourself and call Lisa at Body Elements in Reston! The first session is complimentary, and her energy is healing, detoxing, and she really cares about us as clients.
That's my experience with endermologie. Good luck with your Butt Lift!
Cristi