Misogyny in healthcare is a real problem. But it doesn’t stop there. A new mother contacted me in my office a few days ago. I spoke with this pleasant young woman in person for nearly a half hour, far beyond the free 10 minute consults I usually do. Here’s why: Women’s pain and suffering is…
The COVID pandemic has stopped much of the world as we know, creating a “new normal”. Once busy streets and shops are empty, activities are cancelled and you may not even be going to work. One thing that the virus has not stopped is pain and injury. Maybe you were seeing your PT when stay…
Join me, Dr. Ginger Garner, Dr. Sara Reardon, and Dr. Jessica Reale on Tuesday, April 14th at 9pm EST/ 8pm CST for a Postpartum Recovery after Vaginal Birth virtual class! A lot of new moms are lacking support after having babies and unable to attend pelvic PT, so we are bringing this information to you!…
Sleep Isn’t Optional About â…“ of our life is spent sleeping. We spend so much time trying to enjoy our waking lives, it makes sense to support our daytime quality of life by getting the best sleep possible. Sleep is necessary for growth and repair. Research tells us sleep is for our brains and not…
If you haven’t caught the rest of the posts in this MTY Mindful Movement Series, read them here! Take Time for Self-Care with The Yoga Couch – https://gingergarner.com/yoga-couch/ Stress(less): The Breath Practice You Can Do Anywhere – https://gingergarner.com/stressless-now-breath-practice-you-can-do-anywhere/ Manage Stress & Trauma with The Sensory Diet – https://gingergarner.com/manage-stress-trauma-with-this-simple-daily-yoga-habit-the-sensory-diet/ Windshield Wipers is a very helpful therapeutic…
If you haven’t been following the entire series, get it here: At the 8 week mark, I have new pain. This week I stepped out into the regular community again for the first time by attending church. I needed some spiritual nourishment, as well as a new challenge. But my brave outing also caused new…
It’s (usually) not the yoga pose, it’s how you do it. Welcome to Part II of Protecting the Sacroiliac Joint in Yoga. If you missed Part I, get it here: https://gingergarner.com/protecting-the-sacroiliac-joint-in-yoga/ Easy Ways to Keep your Sacroiliac Joint Safe During Yoga Let’s talk joint safety – specifically Sacroiliac Joint Safety in Yoga. Words matter. It’s…
Part 1 in a 2 Part Series What would if feel like to not have pain anymore in your sacroiliac joint during yoga practice? That’s the question I asked myself for years before having an “Aha!” moment. This series will help you protect the sacroiliac joint in yoga so you can practice with a happy sacroiliac…
If you missed the first posts in the series, get them here: Start Here – The Yoga Couch – https://gingergarner.com/yoga-couch/ Stress(less) Now: Breath Practice You Can Do Anywhere After getting comfy on the Yoga Couch, and learning to master the basics of breathing to manage stress, let’s take your Stress Management Skillset up a notch!…
Parents, caregivers, teachers, and loved ones of children, this post is for you. You can have a remarkable impact on a child’s hip health. Having a basic knowledge about pediatric anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics can help prevent injury or malformation of a child’s legs. Because a child’s bones are considered “soft,” which means the epiphyseal…
I am a human being first, a woman second, and a mother third. In that order. And yet, according to research, I will be judged (unfairly) and be valued less in society because of that last identity: being a mother. The reality is I will be paid less than a woman without children. I will…
The Voice is Queen in the Pelvic Floor Kingdom Did you know your voice is a KEY INDICATOR for your pelvic & sexual health? If you want to go the distance – whether in the boardroom or the bedroom – then you gotta make some noise. This is because women are notoriously ignored in both…