Wentzel Meyer Physiotherapy

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26/05/2025

🧍‍♀️ Sitting More, Standing Wrong

Even when we’re not sitting, we’re often still off balance, leaning into one hip, locking our knees or slouching unconsciously. Over time, poor standing posture can cause lower back pain, hip tightness and fatigue.

✅ Distribute Your Weight Evenly: Stand with your weight balanced between both feet.

✅ Soften the Knees: Avoid locking your knees, keep a gentle bend.

✅ Engage Your Core: Lightly tighten your abdominal muscles to support your spine.

Standing is something we do without thinking, but doing it better can change how your whole body feels. 💙

23/05/2025

🧒 Carrying Kids = Carrying Strain

Parenting is physically demanding, especially when you’re constantly picking up toddlers, carrying car seats, or rocking a baby on one hip.

Over time, these everyday actions can lead to wrist pain, hip imbalance, or nagging back aches.

✅ Lift with Your Legs: Bend your knees, not your back, especially when picking kids up from the floor.

✅ Switch Sides Often: Don’t always carry your child on the same hip, balance matters.

✅ Support Your Wrists: Use both hands when possible, and stretch your wrists daily.

Caring for your kids shouldn’t come at the cost of your own body.
Make small changes now, your future self will thank you. 💙

24/02/2025

🦶 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗟𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝘁!👣

Standing all day can take a toll on your feet, causing soreness and fatigue. Try these simple strategies to keep your feet happy.

✅ Supportive Shoes: Invest in quality footwear with arch support.
✅ Calf Stretch: Stand facing a wall, place one foot behind you, and press your heel into the floor.
✅ Toe Spreads: Spread your toes wide and hold for 5 seconds to strengthen foot muscles.

Take care of your feet—they carry you everywhere! 🚶‍♂️