Revive Physical Therapy

10/27/2025

Have you ever noticed how your baby seems calmer after being held skin-to-skin, gently rocked, or swaddled? That’s 𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙨𝙮𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙢 𝙧𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 in action.

Babies are born with developing nervous systems — they don’t yet know how to self-soothe or process stress. So they rely on 𝘺𝘰𝘶, and their environment, to help them feel safe and regulated.
When the nervous system is 𝗱𝘆𝘀𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱, you might see:
🔹 Difficulty with sleep
🔹 Feeding challenges
🔹 Excessive crying or startle reflex
🔹 Tension in the body (arched back, stiff limbs, tight jaw, etc.)

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝗻. These gentle, intentional therapies can support your baby’s ability to regulate by:
✨ Releasing built-up tension or asymmetries in the body
✨ Supporting digestion and comfort (hello, colic & reflux relief!)
✨ Improving body awareness and sensory integration
✨ Encouraging calm through touch, movement, and connection

Think of it as helping your baby’s body 𝘢𝘯𝘥 brain feel “safe” — setting the stage for smoother feeding, better sleep, and emotional balance.

Nervous system regulation isn’t just emotional — it’s physical, too. And when we support both, babies thrive.

10/23/2025

𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀? 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀!
If you’ve ever worried about how much your baby is actually eating, you’re not alone. Feeding challenges can feel overwhelming — whether it’s low weight gain, latch issues, or just a gut feeling that something’s off.

𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿: 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝘀 — a simple, helpful tool used to measure how much milk your baby takes in during a breastfeeding session.

𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲’𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀:
1. Baby is weighed before feeding (with a highly sensitive scale).
2. Baby feeds as usual.
3. Baby is weighed again right after.
👉 The difference in weight = how much milk was transferred (1 gram ≈ 1 ml of milk).

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹:
✔️ Offers peace of mind when you're unsure if baby is getting enough.
✔️ Helps guide decisions around supplementation or feeding plans.
✔️ Supports providers in tailoring care to your baby’s needs.
✔️ Especially useful for NICU grads, preemies, or babies with weight gain concerns.

Weighted feeds aren’t something every family needs — but they can be incredibly reassuring and informative when feeding feels uncertain.

✨ Feeding is more than just nutrition — it’s connection, communication, and care. You deserve to feel confident in your journey.

10/22/2025

Join us for an exclusive workshop to learn how to connect with your pelvic floor!

Saturday, Nov. 1st
9:30-10:30 am
Rooted Yoga + Fitness, Rise Studio
2706.5 Beaver Ave, Des Moines

Discover how a strong pelvic floor can enhance your workouts and improve overall wellness. Perfect for beginners and fitness enthusiasts alike!

Register at rootedyogaandfitness.com or through FitDegree app.

10/13/2025

✨ Did you know physical therapists can help with breastfeeding? ✨

When breastfeeding is painful, asymmetrical, or just not quite right, most people think of calling a lactation consultant (IBCLC) — and that’s a great first step! But did you know a pediatric or pelvic health physical therapist can also play a powerful role in supporting feeding success?

👇 Here’s how a PT can help:
🍼 Address Baby’s Body Mechanics
Sometimes babies struggle to latch or feed efficiently because of tightness, asymmetry, or muscle imbalances in their neck, jaw, or body. PTs assess and treat these physical limitations using gentle, evidence-based techniques.

🤱 Support the Birthing Parent
Feeding isn’t just about baby! PTs can help new parents manage postural pain, neck/shoulder tension, core weakness, or C-section recovery — all of which impact comfort and milk supply.

💆‍♀️ Optimize Movement & Function
PTs focus on how both bodies move and interact during feeding. We look at the whole picture: muscle tone, coordination, alignment, and functional movement to make feeding smoother and more comfortable.

How is this different from an IBCLC or Chiropractor?

🤱 IBCLCs are the experts in lactation, milk supply, positioning, and baby’s oral function — they often work closely with PTs to identify when bodywork is needed.

💆‍♂️ Chiropractors often focus on spinal alignment and adjustments. PTs provide hands-on manual therapy, movement retraining, and guided exercises tailored to the neuromuscular system.

✨ Bottom line: If you or your baby are experiencing pain, tension, or physical barriers during breastfeeding — a PT might be the missing link in your care team.

🤍 Feeding should be functional, comfortable, and supported — for both of you.

📍 Interested in learning more? Call today to see if physical therapy could help you or your baby thrive during your feeding journey.

10/12/2025

10/10/2025

Is feeding a challenge? Or just want to give your baby the best start possible?

Oral motor care and bodywork can make a huge difference in how babies feed, sleep, and grow — especially in the early weeks and months.

In this post, we’re breaking it down:
❓ What is it
✅ Why it matters
🗓️ When to seek support
👶 How we help

If your baby has had a tongue or lip tie, struggles to latch, or just seems tense and uncomfortable, this is for you.

📞 Call us to learn more or schedule: 515-207-0342

✨ Gentle, baby-led care — for a more comfortable journey.