Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
Hey momma, are you exhausted from putting your daily aches and pins aside to care for everyone else? Do you struggle to make time for regular physical therapy, chiropractic or massage appointments for yourself? I’ve been there. Hi. I’m Amanda, a mom of three littles and a working physical therapist. I had my first baby during the last year of graduate school. I was new to motherhood and overwhelmed with my career journey. I remember being on the bed with my laptop while nursing a baby, juggling it all at once. I remember crying from mental exhaustion heightened by physical neck, shoulder and back pain. But I endlessly rocked my velcro baby anyway. It was lonely. It was uncomfortable. I needed to manage my pain but had no time to spare for MY OWN NEEDS. When my second child came, I had a toddler and a career to juggle. Still just as busy but a little bit wiser. This time I focused on MY body mechanics in all the things. The physical aches decreased with simple shifts to my positioning during nursing, cleaning, work and play. I can’t be the only one with aches and pains in motherhood. So here I am, live in your earbuds with all my recommendations and none of the timely appointments. In this podcast, I use my professional education, real patient experiences and personal mom journey to help you take care of yourself. I focus on body mechanics, ergonomics and easy do-anywhere exercises to fix common pain points for working moms. Grab all the pillows, let’s get comfy and love those babies with more joy and less pain.
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Sunday Jan 05, 2025
Sunday Jan 05, 2025
It’s that time of year! New Years Resolutions and goal setting season is in full swing and so many of you have probably set goals in health and fitness. I am fully supportive of improving your health this year but I want to point out some things all moms need to know when they are trying to “get in shape.”
Here is the fitness episode you didn’t know you needed. Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
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Links from the episode:
Planner
Yoga with Adriene
Sweat App
Barre Definition
We Rise
Moves App
Monday Dec 30, 2024
Monday Dec 30, 2024
We shop around for the best car for our unique needs, the best pillow for our sleeping preferences and the best workout programs for our goals but when it comes to healthcare providers we don’t. Often times people are told who to go to by their insurance for primary care providers. Not every provider is the same, you need to find the healthcare provider who matches your goals for your health.
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Sitting is the new smoking…. We have all heard about the negative side effects of stagnant sitting, BUT is standing for work really the solution? Standing desks have been a major workforce trend. If you have jumped on this trend you may be feeling the discomfort that standing all day can cause.
In this episode I am giving all the tips to make a standing work station work for you.
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Monday Dec 16, 2024
Monday Dec 16, 2024
How many times have you passed out nursing your baby only to wake up with a major pain in the neck? Do you have pain between your shoulder blades ever since you brought this bundle of joy into the world? Do you wait anxiously for your sweet baby to finish feeding because you just want to get comfy?
In this episode I am giving all the tips to how to set up a nursing station to support your body! It’s about time someone looked after mom’s body while breastfeeding. After all, you only spend like 4 hours a day feeding your baby…. Let’s look at supporting you head to toe so you can meet those breastfeeding goals.
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Products mentioned in this episode:
breast feeding pillow- boppy
The McKenzie Lumbar Roll
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Monday Dec 09, 2024
Do fall leaves leave you sore for days? This chore can be so irritating but today I am sharing 5 ways to take care of yourself while tidying up the leaves
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call on Calendly here
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Monday Dec 02, 2024
Does your back get stiff and painful throughout the day? Do you notice an increase in pain with washing the dishes, doing laundry or working? You are not alone! At least 90% of Americans experience low back pain and many of them respond well to this exercise.
In this episode I am telling you how to decrease back pain with one simple exercise. If you want to put that pain behind you and move on with your day this episode is for you.
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Monday Nov 25, 2024
Have you been told you need surgery? Were you given other options? Are you looking for a magic fix so think surgery is the solution? Have you had surgery and regretted it?
In this podcast I am telling you how to make an informed decision about surgery. You need to know these secrets about surgery and the questions to ask before making your choice.
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Reference
Wilson, A., Ronnekleiv‐Kelly, S. M., & Pawlik, T. M. (2017). Regret in surgical decision making: A systematic review of patient and physician perspectives. World Journal of Surgery, 41(6), 1454–1465. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00268-017-3895-9
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Do you work from a computer? Are you at home, in an office or in your car? Regardless of where you take your laptop I have a simple pneumonic for you! The 4 E’s of Office Ergonomics is a quick check in tool for any work station. Let’s make your work space work for YOU!
Hope you find this enlightening and that it gives you joy!
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Hey girl,
Picture a mom at the playground with a crying toddler who just fell off the slide. She goes to them and scoops them up to comfort them as quickly as possible. How did she look? Was her back rounded and her arms stretched out to get to them? If this is how you pick up your kids over and over, you need this episode!
In this episode, I will give you a breakdown of lifting mechanics and how to use them every time you pick up your kids.
Hope this episode is enlightening and helps you find joy and reduce pain.
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
Hey girl,
Quick check in, what does your posture look like right now? Sitting tall and beautiful like the queen you are?
Oh... no. If you checked in and your posture was not as great as you wish it was, then this is the episode for you.
I know your time is precious. I also know you spend a lot of time in the car. Let’s use your time wisely and fix your posture from your car.
In this episode I give you 3 really great and easy to implement strategies to reduce tech neck and improve posture.
Hope this episode is enlightening and helps you find joy and reduce pain.
Until next time catch up with me in our free facebook community!
Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching? Book a call here