What is Pubic Symphysis Pain? The pubic symphysis is a joint located at the front of the pelvis, where the left and right pubic bones meet. Pain at this location is sometimes referred to as symphysis pubic dysfunction (SPD) or pelvic girdle pain (PGP). PGP is a more general term general and can refer to …
Both the World Health Organization and American Academy of Pediatrics recommend that breastfeeding occur for at least the first 2 years of life. For the first, 6 months of life exclusive breastfeeding is recommended prior to the introduction of solid foods. Unfortunately, a lot of women cease their breastfeeding journey prior to the 6 month …
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It is the time of year where people are still focused on their new year’s resolutions and one of the most common resolutions is related to exercise. This is the time of year where people begin to focus on weight loss and improving their overall health and getting their body summertime fine. It is also …
We are fully emersed in the holiday season and you may already be thinking about your New Year’s resolutions! Did you know that more than 25% of Americans post fitness related goals on social media? Unfortunately, many people begin their workouts at a level in which they are not ready and end up with injuries …
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Low Back Pain While Running? You should probably check your hips. Are you a runner and trying to work on improving your time with your runs or even increasing your distance, but you are noticing some low back pain? There are various reasons that can lead to this, and one that I have noticed is …
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