We all know about hot flashes and night sweats, but peri/menopause can also impact our musculoskeletal systems, and not always in a kind way. Listen to the latest podcast with physical therapist Ashley Mak.
Category: Musculoskeletal Changes
Pain Management with a Twist
“…I recently faced my own surgery just a few months ago. I bravely told my surgeon ahead of time that I didn’t want to take any opiates.”
Exercise as Self-Care, Part 1: Your Bones
A primer on how exercise benefits our bones, from Alaskan physical therapist Harmonie Grace E. Lee!
What is my Diagnosis?
Clarifying a medical diagnosis (even menopause) can feel like a Herculean task: having to consult different specialists, the passage of time (often years), and even the barriers inherent in the electronic health record. All these can hamper quality and timely medical care. Oh, and don’t even get me started on Dr. Google!
Theresa has Grit!
October is World Menopause Month, and this story contributes to the celebration of all who have gone through menopause.
Lecture #66: Posture: The Ultimate Life Hack to Lifelong Health & Wellness
Thomas Burge, BS DC, a Chiropractor in British Columbia, Canada gives a great presentation on posture and body mechanics, and their effects on health and wellness.
5 Minutes of Movement
No time to exercise? Think of exercise more as body movement. Here is a sneak peek excerpt from my book “The Menopause Mosaic” (not yet published), from Chapter 11 on Fatigue.
Menopause and the Pelvic Floor
All the way from England, Chartered Physiotherapist Phillipa Butler helps unravel the mysteries of the Pelvic Floor, and how important it is for us to address them during and after Menopause.