by MamaNurture Team | Feb 15, 2016 | Common Ailments
Piriformis Syndrome occurs when the sciatic nerve is compressed by the piriformis muscle. The piriformis muscle is located under the gluteal (buttock) muscles and it is involved in almost all movements of the hip and leg. This muscle is attached to the sacrum and...
by MamaNurture Team | May 5, 2015 | Common Ailments
Diastasis Recti Listen to our Podcast on Diastasis Recti with Dr. Sinead Dufour Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) (aka Diastasis Recti) What is Diastasis Recti? The linea alba (intricate connective tissue) that runs between the rectus abdominis muscles (“6 pack abs”)...
by MamaNurture Team | Nov 5, 2014 | Common Ailments
We have written this article with prenatal students in mind, but the same guidelines apply for any yoga student with low blood pressure. Make sure that if a student is faint or dizzy or tells you that they have low blood pressure that you encourage them to talk with...
by MamaNurture Team | Aug 30, 2014 | Common Ailments
Restless Leg Syndrome (also called Willis-Ekbom’s disease) is categorized as a sleep disorder. It affects 27% of pregnant women. Restless Leg Syndrome usually ceases after baby is born and is more common in the third trimester. Interruption of sleep is a...
