Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
Amanda Rabin
65 episodes
4 days ago
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.
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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.
54. 1 Year Strong: How Small Tweaks Became Big Wins for Working Moms
Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
17 minutes
2 weeks ago
54. 1 Year Strong: How Small Tweaks Became Big Wins for Working Moms
We’re celebrating one full year of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms! 🤍
In this special anniversary episode, I’m reflecting on how this podcast began, the surprises along the way, and the small ergonomic tweaks that have made big differences for moms everywhere.
Over the past year, we’ve talked about posture, pain relief, breastfeeding ergonomics, tech neck, toddler lifting, and so much more. These episodes have reached moms across the U.S., U.K., New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Canada—and I’m so grateful for every single listener who’s tuned in while folding laundry, driving to work, or nursing at 2 a.m.
In This Episode, You’ll Hear:
✨ How Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms started and who it’s for
💡 The unexpected ways the podcast grew—like the Feeding Foundations collaboration with Gratitude & Grace Lactation
📊 Fun listener stats and top countries tuning in
🎧 The Top 3 Episodes moms loved most:
1️⃣Episode 3: Pick Up Your Toddler Without Back Pain — hinge from your hips and use your legs
2️⃣ Episode 2: Fix Tech Neck on the Go — quick resets for your shoulders and spine
3️⃣ Episode 14: Mommy Wrist Relief — positioning tips that save your wrists
🪑My favorite frameworks: SEAT Check, Lift Like a Mom, Where Heart Meets REST, and The 4 E’s—and where to find them in past episodes.
🧠 Reflections on how small hinges truly swing big doors
💪 What’s coming next in Year Two—more resources, deeper support, and expert guests on pelvic floor health, epidural questions answered, and childhood motor development
Special Thank You to Our Guests 🤍
A huge thank-you to the incredible experts who joined me this year:
Dr. Arryn Gamble, PT, DPT, NCS, MSCS — for sharing insight on headache causes and management
Krista Cassel, IBCLC — for helping moms navigate feeding foundations with confidence
Join the Celebration
🎉 Share your favorite episode or ergonomic “aha” moment with me on Instagram
@dr.amada_ergocoach
☕ Leave a review and tell me how Everyday Ergonomics has helped you move through motherhood with less pain and more ease.
Here’s to another year of comfort, confidence, and care—for your day job, your mom job, and everything in between. 🤍
Don’t forget — you can also download my free ebook for even more quick, practical tips to reduce pain while mothering: Download the ebook here
Follow me on Instagram for daily ergonomic tips and mom-life hacks: @dr.amada_ergocoach
🤍 Join the free Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms Facebook community for more practical tips and support.
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Interested in one-on-one ergonomic coaching to reduce pain and feel better in your mom life?
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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 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.
