by Amanda Helgoe, PT, DPT | Aug 1, 2025
Celebrating National Breastfeeding Month with Bodyworks Physical Therapy August is here, and with it comes a special focus on breastfeeding as we celebrate National Breastfeeding Month. For many new moms, breastfeeding is a beautiful and bonding experience, but it can...
by The Bodyworks Team | Jul 16, 2024
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it often comes with its fair share of physical challenges. From back pain to swelling and sleep problems, expecting mothers can experience a range of discomforts that impact their daily lives. Fortunately, prenatal massage offers...
by Sara Metzger, PT, DPT | Jul 10, 2023
Many women wonder when it may be safe to return to exercise after giving birth. Pregnancy and childbirth can be taxing on the female body. We want to make sure to give adequate time for recovery. Sometimes returning too soon can do more damage than good. At...
by Sara Metzger, PT, DPT | May 8, 2023
As a new mother, your body has undergone a tremendous transformation during pregnancy and childbirth. While your focus is primarily on your newborn, it’s important not to ignore your own physical well-being. After childbirth, your body is often the lowest on the...
by Sara Metzger, PT, DPT | Aug 11, 2020
It is estimated that 50-70% of pregnant women will experience back pain of some sort. As Physical Therapists, we would add hip pain, neck pain and pelvic pain to this list of symptoms. Often these symptoms are caused by one or a combination of the following...
