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

By Amanda Rabin

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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 all at once. I remember crying from mental exhaustion heightened by physical neck, shoulder and back pain. But I endlessly rocked my velcro baby anyway. It was lonely. It was uncomfortable. I needed to manage my pain but had no time to spare for MY OWN NEEDS. When my second child came, I had a toddler and a career to juggle. Still just as busy but a little bit wiser. This time I focused on MY body mechanics in all the things. The physical aches decreased with simple shifts to my positioning during nursing, cleaning, work and play. I can’t be the only one with aches and pains in motherhood. So here I am, live in your earbuds with all my recommendations and none of the timely appointments. In this podcast, I use my professional education, real patient experiences and personal mom journey to help you take care of yourself. I focus on body mechanics, ergonomics and easy do-anywhere exercises to fix common pain points for working moms. Grab all the pillows, let’s get comfy and love those babies with more joy and less pain.

Episode Date
59. Holiday Overwhelm? Try Our Calm Down Bench for Emotional Regulation, Co-Regulation & Fewer Meltdowns
Dec 08, 2025
58. Holiday Ladder Safety for Moms: OSHA Tips, Ergonomic Strategies, and Real-Life Decorating Advice
Dec 01, 2025
57. Bio-Hack Your Holiday Travel: Pain-Free Tips for Moms on the Move
Nov 24, 2025
56. Posture for Moms: Fix Forward Head, Rounded Shoulders, and That Tech-Neck Hump the Right Way
Nov 17, 2025
55. Bath Time Ergonomics for Moms: How to Protect Your Back and Make Bath Time Easier for You and Your Kids
Nov 10, 2025
54. 1 Year Strong: How Small Tweaks Became Big Wins for Working Moms
Nov 03, 2025
53. Halloween Survival Guide for Busy Moms: Fun Ideas, Easy Meals, and Calm Bedtime Tricks
Oct 27, 2025
52. Holiday Cooking Without the ache: Ergonomic Tips for Big Meal Prep
Oct 20, 2025
51. Better Sleep by Design: Pillow Placement for Every Type of Sleeper
Oct 13, 2025
50. The Baby Gear You Should Think Twice About
Oct 06, 2025
49. Streamline Motherhood: Everyday Hacks That Support Your Body and Mind
Sep 29, 2025
48. From Wrist to Trap: The Mom Pain Connection | Understanding Compensations and Pain Clusters in Motherhood
Sep 22, 2025
47. The Truth About Back Pain: Movement, Strength, and Mom Life
Sep 15, 2025
46. Car Ergonomics Made Simple: The SEAT Check for Moms on the Go
Sep 08, 2025
45. From Painful Drives to Comfortable Commutes: Carolyn’s Success Story
Sep 01, 2025
44. Stretch It Out: A Quick Reset for Nursing & Everyday Mom Life
Aug 25, 2025
43. My Breastfeeding Journey: 3 kids, 3 Different Stories
Aug 18, 2025
42. The HEART Method: All Things Latch, Breastfeeding and More with Lactation Consultant Krista Cassel
Aug 11, 2025
Feeding Foundations: A Complete Guide to Comfortable, Connected Breastfeeding for Mom and Baby
Aug 08, 2025
41. The REST Method: What Every Mom Needs Before Feeding Baby
Aug 04, 2025
The Milk Minute: (REPLAY episode 8) How to Set Up Your Nursing Station to Reduce Neck Pain and More
Aug 01, 2025
40. The Other Side of the Bed: Ergonomic Tips for Hospital Stays as the Support Person
Jul 28, 2025
39. The Two Muscle Groups Moms Should Train (That Aren’t Abs)
Jul 21, 2025
38. Simon Says to Regulate: Playful Movement for Calmer Kids and Happier Moms
Jul 14, 2025
37. Mom Hacks for Grocery Shopping: Tips to Save Time and Save Your Back
Jul 07, 2025
36. Upper Trap SOS: Everyday Fixes for That Nagging Neck and Shoulder Tension
Jun 30, 2025
35. The Bottle-Feeding Advice No One’s Giving You: Comfort Tips For Bottle-Feeding Caregivers
Jun 23, 2025
34. Sitting Pretty (and Pain-Free): Simple Tips for Less Back Pain
Jun 16, 2025
33. Push It, Push It Good: The Body Mechanics You Didn’t Know You Needed
Jun 09, 2025
32. From Toy Bins to Car Seats: Lift Smarter, Not Harder
Jun 02, 2025
Greatest Hits Series: The 4 E’s of Office Ergonomics| Quick Tips to Make Your Workspace Work for You
May 31, 2025
Greatest Hits Series: Improve Your Posture From The Car |3Tips to Reverse Tech Neck
May 30, 2025
Greatest Hits Series: Typing, Toddlers & Tennis Elbow
May 29, 2025
Greatest Hits Series: Top 2 Exercises for an Easier Pregnancy, Delivery & Postpartum
May 28, 2025
Greatest Hits Series: Pick Up Your Toddler AND Protect Your Back
May 27, 2025
31. Best Baby Carrier Tip for Moms: Comfort, Safety & Injury Prevention
May 26, 2025
30. Floor Play Without Pain | Comfort Tips for Moms with Young Kids
May 19, 2025
29. Typing, Toddlers, and Tennis Elbow | Ergonomic Tips to Save Your Arms
May 12, 2025
28. Fuel-Up & Stretch Out: A Mini Reset for Moms on the Move
May 05, 2025
27. Pregnancy Pillow Talk: Smart Support for Your Belly, Back & Body (With or Without the Fancy Stuff)
Apr 28, 2025
26. No More Car Contortions | Roadtrip Ergonomics Every Mom Needs
Apr 21, 2025
25. Mom Hacks I Wish I Knew Sooner
Apr 14, 2025
24. Baby Ergonomics 101 — Signs, Red Flags, and Treatment for Torticollis (Tight Neck) in Babies
Apr 07, 2025
23. Sports Mom Like A Pro | 7 Tips to Reduce the Stress and Pain in Your Sports Mom Era
Mar 31, 2025
22. Quick Computer Stretch Break | 4 Exercises to Break Up Static Sitting
Mar 24, 2025
21. Sciatica, Sciatic Nerve and Back Pain… What Even Is It?
Mar 17, 2025
20. Laundry Ergonomics | Mechanics for Loading, Unloading, Folding, Transporting and More
Mar 10, 2025
19. The Top 2 Exercises for an Easier Pregnancy, Delivery And Postpartum
Mar 03, 2025
18. Infant Car seat Mechanics | How to Carry Your infant carrier And Care for Your Body
Feb 24, 2025
17. How Toy Organization Can Save Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing
Feb 17, 2025
16. Vacuum Pain Free | The Number 1 Tip to Keep Pain Away
Feb 10, 2025
15. Stop Rolling Your Ankles | Top Exercises to Strengthen Ankles In 2 Minutes a Day
Feb 03, 2025
14. Mommy Wrist Relief | How to Stop Wrist & Thumb Pain While Lifting Your Kids
Jan 27, 2025
13. Poor Posture? Why You Don’t Need to Buy Posture Correctors and Braces
Jan 20, 2025
13. Poor Posture? Why You Don’t Need Posture Correctors and Braces
Jan 20, 2025
12. Headache Relief for Women | Understanding Tension, Migraine & Postural Pain with Dr. Arryn Gamble
Jan 13, 2025
11. New Years Workout Plan | What Moms Need to Know About Getting Back In Shape
Jan 05, 2025
10. Doctor Shop | How to Find The Healthcare Provider for You
Dec 30, 2024
9. Standing Desks, Are They The Solution You Need?
Dec 23, 2024
8. How to Set Up a Nursing Station to Reduce Neck Pain and More
Dec 16, 2024
7. 5 Tips to Take the Ache Out of Raking Leaves
Dec 09, 2024
6. My Number 1 Exercise for Back Pain
Dec 02, 2024
5. Surgery Secrets Every Mom Should Know | 3 Things to Consider Before Saying Yes
Nov 25, 2024
4. Office Ergonomics Made Easy | The 4 E’s to Create a Pain-Free Workspace
Nov 18, 2024
3. How to Pick Up Your Toddler Without Back Pain | Safe Lifting Mechanics for Moms
Nov 11, 2024
2. Fix Your Tech Neck on the Go | 3 Posture Tips for Moms in the Car
Nov 04, 2024
1. What Is Ergonomic Coaching and Why Every Mom Needs It | Reduce Pain, Move Better, Thrive
Nov 04, 2024
Trailer | Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms
Nov 01, 2024