What's in this episode:

Alexia Harrigan is a Dallas/Fort Worth based physical therapist, health coach, and author. She believes that “health and wellness begins with mindset”. Using her 15 years of physical therapy experience in orthopaedic and women’s health/pelvic floor therapy, Alexia has set out to coach mums into optimal health and unconditional self love. 

Her mission is to help mums be their best for themselves so that they can be their best for their families bringing movement into your life.

"...we feel guilty for taking care of ourselves..."

In this week's episode Alexia and I briefly touch on the physical changes mother's go through after pregnancy and childbirth, and how they can be treated. We expand this to the common ailments writers' experience.

We talk about eyestrain, neck pain, wrist ache and back support, and Alexia has practical solutions to alleviate these aches and pains. Even a simple break every 45 minutes or so can make the difference.

Alexia Harrigan is an author herself and understands only too well what you're going through.

We talk about posture support, whether or not you've got back pain. She says to think about elongating your spine rather than having a straight back.

Alexia touches on desk ergonomics and even general health and wellbeing. We discuss how to make activity a part of your daily life, without going to the gym.

Alexia's techniques and practical solutions are a must listen for all writers. 

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Blue light glasses
• Wrist support for computer keyboard
• wrist brace for short-term support
• Lumbar support for back pain
• Alexia Harrigan's website
• Connect with Alexia Harrigan on Instagram

Associated blog post:

• https://emmadhesi.com/blog-post/alexia-harrigan/

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