Updated Diastasis Recti Test

It’s 4 years after the birth of my daughter.  I recently found out that I’m still having a diastasis recti issue.  I knew something was slightly off with my core, but couldn’t put my finger on it.  Turns out, the reason why it took me a while to...

Diastasis Recti Workout

So you’ve discovered you have a diastasis.  No matter if you’re a few weeks postpartum or a few years, there are exercises you can do to improve your abdominals.  A diastasis recti workout will be low intensity and fairly short. The most important thing to...

What is Rib Flare and Exercises to Help

Rib boobs. That’s what I’ve heard them called. When your ribs are sticking out, they’re out of alignment. They should lay flat inside your torso. This rib flare is a sign that your core muscles aren’t doing their job. Specifically, the deep core...

Postnatal Exercises After C section

I’m super annoyed.  I just read two articles about flattening your tummy after a c-section.  Both articles said the Bridge was a good exercise to tone your belly.  Ummm, no! The Bridge strengthens your backside, specifically your glutes, hamstrings, and maybe a...

Side Plank to Spare Your Shoulder

Does your shoulder talk to you when you do the side plank exercise?  That’s a red flag that the core muscle that should be working during the exercise isn’t.  Here’s why you feel the side plank exercise in your shoulder. Side Plank Muscles Worked The...

Quieting a Popping Hip Flexor

You’ve heard it:  that hollow clunk your hip makes during certain exercises. It doesn’t hurt, but good lord, it sure doesn’t sound good. You’ve probably heard that it’s a tight hip flexor muscle or tendon popping over the bone.  The...