by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Apr 19, 2022 | incontinence
A trip to the beach is full of soaking up the sun and playing in the sand and waves. However, if you are one of the ~50% of women who experience accidental bladder leakage then you know that any day long adventure outside the house can be stressful or filled with some...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Apr 4, 2022 | Pubic Pain
Pubic Symphysis Pain/Dysfunction (also called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction or ‘SPD’) is pain at the front of your pelvis at your pubic bone that can be anywhere from uncomfortable to excruciating. This pain can affect around 1 in 5 pregnant people. This pain is due...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Mar 31, 2022 | Breastfeeding, Postpartum Parenting, pregnancy
Breastfeeding can be a time of connection and bonding for you and your baby during the postpartum period. However, if you’re one of the 2/3 of breastfeeding people who have experienced a clogged milk duct, you know that sometimes it can cause frustration and pain! Why...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Mar 24, 2022 | Hip Pain, Hip Stretches, Work From Home
Pain in the front of the hip is one of the most common diagnoses that we treat here at Life’s Work PT since it effects so many people. The pain can stem from a few things but generally is caused because of poor posture and muscle imbalances. We have already written a...
by Stephanie Hartman PT, DPT, PRPC | Mar 8, 2022 | Postpartum Parenting
If you are a postpartum mom or parent and are experiencing headache, neck pain, or shoulder pain, know that you are not alone. About 50% of people will report neck, shoulder, or headache pains during the postpartum period. This is because during this period, you...