Are You Thinking of Returning to Running Postpartum?

There is not a magic time frame as each person recovers differently and the most important thing is to listen to your body.

For healthy uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends women return to low-moderate intensity exercise at six weeks postpartum and eight weeks postpartum for cesarean.

After your OBGYN or midwife has cleared you to return to exercise, if you haven’t started with a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist yet, now is a good time.

Dr. Erin literally got me back on my feet!

I came to her 7 months pregnant with debilitating sciatica and after having spent hundreds of dollars on chiropractic care with minimal results. I was not able to function normally because of the level of pain I was in, preventing me from walking & all other daily tasks. It was immediately clear that I was in the right hands. Dr. Erin has an empathetic, caring & highly personalized approach to caring for her patients. I felt relief on the first visit. I began feeling better & better until I could walk (even run!) on my own, pain-free

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