Postpartum rehab

Looking to get together with other new moms, and regain your health postpartum? Dr. Taylor, a Waterloo Chiropractor with a special interest in postpartum rehab and postpartum chiropractic is here to help!

Stretch or Strengthen a “stiff” muscle?

By: Sayaka Thiessen, Waterloo Physiotherapist

I am sure most of use have experienced a muscle that feels tight and stiff. Most people immediately think to stretch the affected area, but is that always the solution? 

If you have stretched to the ends of the earth but you still feel tight, it might be time to change the approach and try to strengthen it. The sensation of “tightness” doesn’t always mean a short muscle. It could, in fact, mean that the muscle is weak or that a joint lacks motor control and needs to be trained. 

Getting assessed by a healthcare professional, like a physiotherapist, you can determine if stretching, or strengthening, or a combination of the two is the way forward. 

Looking for a physiotherapist in Waterloo? Sayaka might be a good fit for you, read more HERE.

POST PARTUM REHAB CLASS

Dr. Taylor- new mom and chiropractor – is offering customized, small group training for new moms!

As a starting point, she is going to offer a FREE class on December 11th just to gauge interest and pilot some of her ideas.

If you are interested, please e-mail: drtaylorchiro@gmail.com.