Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
Amanda Rabin
72 episodes
1 day 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.
55. Bath Time Ergonomics for Moms: How to Protect Your Back and Make Bath Time Easier for You and Your Kids
Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms | Stop pain, fix biomechanics, improve function
14 minutes
1 month ago
55. Bath Time Ergonomics for Moms: How to Protect Your Back and Make Bath Time Easier for You and Your Kids
Bath time shouldn’t leave your back aching or your shoulders burning. In this episode of Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms, we’re diving into real-life, mom-tested ways to make bath time safer, easier, and more comfortable—for you and your kids.
Whether you’re bathing a slippery newborn, wrangling a wiggly toddler, or teaching an independent preschooler how to wash themselves, these ergonomic tips will help you move smarter, not harder.
You’ll learn:
🛁 How to set up a comfortable, ergonomic bath space (even if you don’t have a tub)
💧 Safe ways to shower with your baby—including the “bathtime swaddle” and “swaddle bath” methods
🧍♀️ How to protect your back, neck, and shoulders with better posture and body mechanics
👶 Tips for promoting independence and body awareness in your kids (“You Go, I Go” method)
🧴 Simple swaps and tools—like bath kneelers, elbow rests, and rinse wands—that make a big difference
This episode is packed with practical tools to make an everyday routine a little more comfortable, supported, and joyful.
✨ In Case You Missed It:
We just celebrated one year of podcasting! 🎉 Thank you for being part of this incredible community of moms learning to feel better in the body we mother in.
And in other exciting news, I was recently a guest on the Mom2Mom Mentoring Podcast with Misty Hughes. It’s a beautiful conversation about my motherhood journey and how Everyday Ergonomics for Working Moms came to life. You can listen to that episode
Here
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
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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.
