Post by Dan Diamond / Redsky

Parenthood “is a sport that you have to be prepared for,” Kola Jegede, a NYU spinal surgeon, told me. He and others offered tips to minimize injuries from baby lifting, toddler play and other activities that can risk pain. (Might not save you from a toddler jumping on your head, though)

jul 27, 2025, 3:26 pm • 69 15

Replies

My first and only black eye was from one of my boys. Also, I have constant bruises, even though they’re all 10+ now. They don’t know their strength or the boundaries of their bodies. It’s wild!

jul 27, 2025, 6:04 pm • 1 0 • view

I developed de Quervain’s tenosynovitis (“mommy thumb”) that requires surgical release.

jul 27, 2025, 5:36 pm • 8 1 • view

FYI if anyone gets this, opt for the sedation! “I want to watch you operate on my wrist while it’s strapped down” was not my best decision.

jul 27, 2025, 5:39 pm • 5 0 • view

I got that from shoveling snow, not mommying.

jul 27, 2025, 7:17 pm • 1 0 • view

Or in the case of Donald Trump, getting bone spurs from kicking them after the rapes because it seems like he would be that type

jul 27, 2025, 6:06 pm • 0 0 • view

#Trump #Epstein #Thiel #AI @miamiherald.com @latimes.com @inquirer.com @occupydemocrats.bsky.social @wsj.com @newsweek.com @usatoday.com @alaskabeacon.com @sfstandard.com @texaspublicradio.bsky.social @nationalobserver.com @afp.com @militarytimes.bsky.social @pptnmcares.bsky.social

jul 27, 2025, 5:58 pm • 0 1 • view

Getting poked in the eye was a constant threat. If you wear glasses, you are lucky. This is one of the unmentioned downsides of having LASIK.

jul 27, 2025, 4:58 pm • 1 0 • view

I was just going to write - keep their nails trimmed. getting poked in the eye is even more dangerous when their nails aren't trimmed. and scratched corneas HURT.

jul 27, 2025, 6:35 pm • 1 0 • view

I was a shell of myself for more than a year when our kiddo was 2-3. Finally consulted a PT who said it was my psoas (& other core weakness). After another year neglecting to do my prescribed exercises, I found this 22 min yoga routine that’s been an absolute lifesaver. youtu.be/JsE4csvlUfA?...

jul 27, 2025, 3:46 pm • 29 2 • view

Why are you reminding me to do my therapy 😋 Seriously though—thanks for the video. Adding that a massage gun is awesome for reaching the psoas and incredible for improving flexibility. I use it while stretching to improve range of motion and it’s been a lifesaver.

jul 27, 2025, 5:31 pm • 2 0 • view

I thought I should clarify…I’m using the gun on the muscle that is under tension while I’m stretching. 3 x 20-30 seconds is more effective then 20 minutes of stretching. The effect last 10-12 hours. If only I could cultivate a habit 😔

jul 28, 2025, 2:28 am • 0 0 • view

📌

jul 27, 2025, 5:25 pm • 0 0 • view

Her channel is the yoga channel on you tube

jul 27, 2025, 5:51 pm • 0 0 • view

Adriene is great! I'm gonna do this one, thanks!

jul 27, 2025, 8:06 pm • 2 0 • view

20 years ago when my daughter was born, my mother in law had a slightly different take which was “Welcome to parenting, the most competitive sport there is”

jul 27, 2025, 11:26 pm • 0 0 • view

Hearing that these tips are helpful so pasting them here

Training tips for parents Torn muscles and broken bones remain a small price to pay for the joy of having children. But that doesn't mean we have to grit our teeth and bear it. Here's the advice I've gleaned after two kids, multiple doctors' appointments and numerous interviews. Build core strength whenever you can. Experts recommended a variety of exercises - weight-training, yoga, Pilates, swimming, biking - to strengthen necks, backs, shoulders and trunks. Focus on proper form. Mansfield's colleagues at Ohio State prepared videos that demonstrate how to lift a child, pick up a car seat and complete other tasks that are often associated with repetitive-strain injuries.

Don't bend if you don't need to. Jegede, a parent of two young children, said he developed a technique to combat his own back pain: sitting down on the ground next to a stroller to strap his children in, rather than attempting to bend over from a standing position. Do a bag check. Jegede also recommended a

Clear a path. This was a hard-won lesson after I broke my toe in the middle of the night. Every evening, we now spend a few minutes picking up toys and clearing the floor. It's helped reduce painful missteps when rushing through a dark house to attend to a crying child. Break up workouts - or rethink them. Those 90-minute gym trips may be on hold, but a 20-minute workout at your house doesn't need to be. Several experts recommended seeking out other ways to stay active, such as converting drinks with a friend into a brisk walk instead. Use it before you lose it. Forgoing your fitness for the sake of your young children may seem noble, but it can complicate later efforts to do activities with them. Don't tough it out. If you're hurting, find time to get a checkup. Without treatment,

jul 27, 2025, 5:29 pm • 16 3 • view

Good advice. Mine are adults now and dealing with back and hip issues from those years.

jul 27, 2025, 11:12 pm • 0 0 • view