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Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function

Hey momma, are you exhausted from putting your daily aches and pins aside to care for everyone else? Do you struggle to make time for regular physical therapy, chiropractic or massage appointments for yourself? I’ve been there. Hi. I’m Amanda, a mom of three littles and a working physical therapist. I had my first baby during the last year of graduate school. I was new to motherhood and overwhelmed with my career journey. I remember being on the bed with my laptop while nursing a baby, juggling it

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101. Why Your Neck and Shoulders Hurt After Helping...

Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix... ·

2026/10/06

Homework time can be stressful—and no leave your neck and shoulders aching. Between making dinner, answering questions, and leaning over your child’s paper, helping with schoolwork can become another physically demanding part of your day.In this episode, I share my own homework struggles—and the irony of becoming a homeschooling mom—along with simple ways to give your body more support. We’ll talk about: How juggling homework, dinner, and other tasks affects your setup. Awkward positions like

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26:54

100. 100 Episodes! Your Favorite Ergonomics Tips, My...

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2026/09/29

We made it to 100 episodes! 🎉For Episode 100 of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re celebrating by looking back at what YOU have loved most—and looking ahead at where we’re going next. I pulled the numbers to find your most-downloaded episodes, compared them with my most-viewed Instagram content, and added a few of my personal favorites. And there were some really interesting patterns. You love toddler lifting, car ergonomics, posture, office ergonomics, neck and shoulder relief, and

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12:59

99. Why Moms Need Ergonomics and Body Mechanics

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2026/09/22

Ergonomics isn’t only about office chairs, keyboards, and perfect posture. It applies anywhere your body interacts with a task, tool, or environment—including motherhood.In this short back-to-basics episode, Dr. Amanda explains the difference between ergonomics and body mechanics, why the physical work of motherhood matters, and how small changes can reduce unnecessary strain during the tasks you repeat every day. You’ll learn: What ergonomics actually means How ergonomics differs from body

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11:50

98. How to Lift Your Kids Without Back Pain: Treat...

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2026/09/14

How to Lift Your Kids Without Back Pain: Treat Them Like a Heavy LoadIf someone handed you a 30-, 40-, or 50-pound box, you would probably think about how you were going to lift it. You might clear your path, move close to the box, get a good grip, and prepare your body before picking it up. But when that weight is your child, it’s easy to scoop them up without thinking—often while distracted, rushing, twisting, or carrying three other things. Your body doesn’t know that the load is adorable. It

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20:07

97. SI Belt or Belly Band? The Right Support for...

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2026/09/08

SI Belt or Belly Band? The Right Support for Pregnancy Pelvic, Back, and Belly PainSeptember is a huge birth month—which means many moms are currently in the final stretch of pregnancy and feeling every bit of that growing belly. If you’re experiencing pelvic, SI joint, low-back, or belly pain, would you benefit from an SI belt or a belly band? Although they may look similar, these pregnancy-support tools have two different purposes. In this episode, we’re talking about: How an SI belt stabilizes

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18:43

96. Babywearing Without the Guesswork: Safety,...

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2026/09/01

Babywearing can make mom life so much easier—but the carrier that works beautifully around the house may not be the one you want for an all-day festival, hike, or trip to the soccer field.In this episode, we’re talking about how to choose the right carrier for your baby, your body, and the outing ahead. I’m sharing essential babywearing safety checks, positioning tips, and the real-life pros and cons of ring slings, wraps, and structured carriers. In this episode: How to keep baby’s face visible

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18:14

95. Getting on the Wagon Bandwagon? Ergonomic Tips...

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2026/08/25

Fall is wagon season! Sports fields, pumpkin patches, festivals, fairs and family adventures can have you wondering if it’s time to jump on the stroller wagon bandwagon.But which wagon is best? The answer depends on you, your kids and the way your family actually lives. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, Dr. Amanda Rabin, PT, DPT walks you through the ergonomic factors to consider before choosing a stroller wagon. We’re talking about how many kids you’re hauling, infant seats

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11:10

94. The 30-Second Body Reset: Habit Stack Movement...

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2026/08/18

You probably don’t need another stretching routine, mobility program, or self-care task added to your to-do list.What if you could help your body feel better by attaching movement to things you’re already doing every day? In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re talking about the 30-Second Body Reset—using habit stacking to build small bursts of movement into your real life. Instead of relying on yourself to remember to “take movement breaks,” choose something that already

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20:55

93. Back to School Ergonomics: Stop Being the Family...

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2026/08/11

Back-to-school season means backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, shoes, sports bags, uniforms…and somehow Mom ends up carrying all of it.But before we talk about better body mechanics for carrying all the things, there’s another question worth asking: Do you actually need to be carrying them? In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re talking about how building independence in our kids can also reduce the physical demands of motherhood. Because letting your kids help isn’t just

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14:17

92. World Breastfeeding Week Special: A Free Resource...

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2026/08/04

World Breastfeeding Week Special: A Free Resource to Help You Feel More Supported at Every FeedIn honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I’m sharing one of my favorite free resources for new and expecting moms: Feeding Foundations. As both a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Lactation Consultant, I created this guide to help you build a strong foundation for more comfortable, successful feedings—for both you and your baby. Inside, you’ll learn: How to encourage a deep, effective latch. Simple positioning

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6:52

91. The Couch Position: Why Your Evening “Rest” Still...

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2026/07/28

Do you ever make it through a busy day feeling “fine”… only to finally sit down on the couch and suddenly notice your back, hips, neck, or shoulders aching?You’re not imagining it—and you’re definitely not alone. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re talking about what I call The Couch Position and why your evening “rest” doesn’t always leave your body feeling refreshed. We’ll explore why pain often seems to show up when the day finally slows down, how stress and adrenaline

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8:19

90. Why Doing the Dishes Hurts Your Back (It’s Not...

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2026/07/21

Do your back, hips, or shoulders ache after doing the dishes, cooking dinner, or standing at the kitchen counter?It might not be the task that’s bothering your body—it could be the position you’re in. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re talking about what I call the “dishwasher position”—that slight forward-leaning posture moms spend countless minutes in every single day while washing dishes, meal prepping, packing lunches, and cleaning the kitchen. You’ll learn why this

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17:28

89. Hip Carrying: Helpful in the Moment, Hard on Your...

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2026/07/14

Hip carrying your child feels like the easiest solution in the moment—but what if it’s also one of the reasons your back, hips, or pelvis keep hurting? In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re talking about the unofficial posture of motherhood: one hip popped out, one arm holding a toddler, and the other trying to do everything else. While this position can feel effortless, repeatedly carrying your child on the same hip may place extra stress on your low back, SI joint, hips,

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12:34

88. Stop Stretching Until You Ask Yourself This One...

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2026/07/09

Do you constantly feel like your neck, shoulders, hips, or back are tight? Have you been stretching the same muscles over and over—but nothing seems to change? What if that “tight” feeling isn’t actually caused by muscles that need more stretching? In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re unpacking one of the biggest misconceptions I see as a physical therapist. You’ll learn the simple question to ask before reaching for another stretch and why your body may be asking for

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27:08

87. What a Week in Our Crawl Space Taught Me About...

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2026/06/29

What does spending days crawling under a house have to do with back pain, body mechanics, and working motherhood? A lot. This week, my husband and I took on one of the most physically demanding home projects we’ve ever tackled. We expected to end the week sore, stiff, and exhausted. While we were definitely tired, we were surprised by what didn’t hurt—and the reason why reinforces everything I teach about ergonomics. In this episode, I’m sharing the biggest lesson this project taught me about

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16:32

86. Do You Spend Your Evenings Recovering From Your...

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2026/06/23

Do you end the day feeling completely wiped out… even when you didn’t technically “work out”? Maybe your neck hurts. Your back aches. Your hips feel stiff. And you wonder… Am I out of shape? Getting older? Doing something wrong? In this episode, I’m challenging a belief I hear from moms all the time: “I just need to get in better shape.” What if the issue isn’t motivation… but mismatch? Your daily life places physical demands on your body—and if your environment, movement habits, and capacity

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15:40

85. 3 Mom Posture Pitfalls Causing Neck, Back & Hip Pain

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2026/06/16

Most moms don’t develop posture problems from sitting at a desk all day. They develop them from how they move, lift, hold, and carry kids all day long.In this episode, I break down the 3 most common mom posture habits I see that lead to neck pain, back pain, hip tightness, and that “always sore” feeling. In this episode we talk about 1. The Mom Lean (standing on one hip) Standing with all your weight shifted onto one side while holding kids, cooking, or multitasking. 2. The Baby Carry Back

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14:07

84. Why Your Home Office Still Hurts (Even After...

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2026/06/09

You bought the ergonomic chair. Maybe you added a standing desk, lumbar support, or a fancy footrest too. Yet somehow your back still aches, your neck is tight, and your shoulders are screaming by the end of the day. If you’ve ever thought, “I did all the things, so why do I still hurt?” this episode is for you. As working moms, we often assume pain must mean we need better equipment. But in my experience, the chair is rarely the whole story. The truth is that your environment, your movement

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9:51

83. How Lumbar Support Fixes Your Entire Driving...

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2026/06/02

Do you struggle with back pain, neck pain, or shoulder tension after driving?The solution may not be stretching your neck or forcing your shoulders back. It may start with your pelvis. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, I explain how proper lumbar support can improve your entire driving posture through a simple chain reaction. When your pelvis is positioned well and your natural lumbar curve is supported, it’s easier for your spine, shoulders, and head to stay aligned—without

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13:19

82. 2 Ergonomic Chair Adjustments That Can Change...

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2026/05/26

Today we’re talking about two underrated ergonomic chair adjustments that can completely change how your body feels during the workday. If you end your day with tight shoulders, an aching back, tension headaches, or that “why does my whole body feel stressed?” feeling after sitting at your desk, your chair setup may be contributing more than you realize. In this episode, I’m breaking down two simple ergonomic fixes most working moms overlook: Why proper foot support matters more than you think How

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