Back-to-School Burnout in Moms: Reset Your Body with Pelvic Floor Therapy
The backpacks are packed, the lunches are prepped, and the schedules are full… again. As the kids head back to school, many moms find themselves juggling everything—drop-offs, work meetings, after-school chaos—while quietly putting their own needs last.
But if your body feels tense, your energy is drained, and you're feeling disconnected from yourself, it’s hard to show up fully for everyone else. This season, we’re inviting you to do something different.
It’s time to go back to you.
The Hidden Physical Toll of Back-to-School Burnout
Back-to-school burnout isn’t just mental—it shows up in your body. At Revelle Physical Therapy, we see it often in moms who are months—or even years—postpartum.
Common physical symptoms include:
Sore neck and shoulders from carrying all the bags (literally and figuratively)
Low back pain from long hours sitting in pickup lines or working from home
Core weakness or pelvic heaviness from skipped workouts or unresolved diastasis recti
Fatigue that coffee just can’t fix
Your body is talking. Are you listening?
3 Simple Ways to Reset—Even If You’re Short on Time
Even if you're short on time, these mini resets can help you reconnect to your body:
1. Try a 5-Minute Posture Reset
Stand tall against a wall. Gently tuck your chin and draw your shoulder blades down and back.
Take 5 slow breaths, pressing your back ribs into the wall with each inhale.
Feel your spine lengthen and your breath deepen as tension melts away.
2. Reconnect with Your Pelvic Floor
Not just for the newly postpartum! Try this simple breath-based reset:
Inhale wide into your ribs and belly
Exhale slowly while gently lifting your pelvic floor (imagine sipping a smoothie through a straw with your vagina)
Repeat 5 times. It’s subtle, powerful, and grounding.
3. Reset Your Core (Without Crunches)
Use a “blow before you go” technique: before lifting kids, groceries, or backpacks, exhale and gently engage your deep core and pelvic floor. This protects your spine and rebuilds true core strength.
When to See a Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist
Physical therapy for moms isn’t just for injury—it’s for prevention, energy, and alignment. If you’re experiencing any of the following, it might be time to schedule a visit:
Leaking urine (even a few drops with sneezing or laughing)
Pelvic heaviness, pressure, or bulging sensations
Low back or hip pain, especially after lifting or standing
Core weakness or a lingering abdominal gap (diastasis recti)
Feeling disconnected from your breath or body
Whether you’re 6 weeks postpartum or 6 years out, your body still deserves care.
Book Your Back-to-School Pelvic Health Reset
This August, we’re helping busy moms take back their wellness with personalized care that fits your season of life.
➡️ Schedule your “Back to You” reset now!
You take care of everyone. Let us take care of you.