#099 Beyond Kegels: Diastasis Recti & Pelvic Floor Dysfunction with Dr. Kelsey Dobesh

Still, seem to have that preggo look years after giving birth?  Annoyed by lower back or pelvic pains or just have trouble peeing your pants every time you try using the trampoline or doing jumping jacks? Maybe it’s time to learn a little more about diastasis recti...... Dr. Kelsey Dobesh, a chiropractic physician, and certified athletic trainer joins us in this week's episode on the Less Stressed Life Podcast to teach us how we can take control of our pelvic floor health: You’re going to want to tag all your mom friends! 

(P.s. Don’t forget our Omega giveaway going down in the past couple of posts!!!!)

Key Takeaways:

[02:03] What is pelvic floor rehabilitation?

[08:24] What is Diastasis Recti?

[11:08] Visualizing the core

[19:05] Key signs of having Diastasis Recti

Mentioned in this episode: What is SI (sacroiliac) joint?What are Kegels?Proper breathing exerciseFrom the Floor Up: An At-Home Guide to Pelvic Floor and Core Health book

Dr. Kelsey Dobesh is a chiropractor and certified athletic trainer located in Mitchell, South Dakota. She's also a mother of three kids; an adjunct professor of athletic training at Dakota Wesleyan University; and a wife to her best friend! She's been in practice for over 6 years and started to really dive into creating a pelvic floor rehabilitation program after the birth of her second child, but initially started reading and researching into it after a very traumatic birth of her first child. Her practice is a combination of multiple ages, but her passion has really geared her towards women that want to improve their health after kids/life/etc. and helping them move without pain so that they can work towards their goals.

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