Episode 6: Should We Be Cuing A Tight Core? with Dr. Nidhi Sharma

We're myth-busting and revealing truths about the function and system of the core in this episode. Dr. Nidhi Sharma provides knowledge bombs, educating us about true core activation, how the integrated core system works, and common cues that may not be as valuable as we think they are. She discusses practical tips for mothers and pregnancy, performing abdominal exercises during Diastasis Recti, and differentiating the difference between gripping the core and tension in the core. Finally, she addresses pelvic floor prolapse, the hormonal changes that occur with age, Hernia, Vaginismus, the use of Dialators, and how your posture may be impacting your core synergy. Explore the core, dysfunction, and appropriate cueing with Dr. Nidhi Sharma. 2:08 - Nidhi & her Work 3:03 - Does knowledge help pregnancy? 3:55 - Myth busting & practical tips on core for mothers 5:44 - What does core activation look like 10:53 - Should we be cueing "chest up, core tight" 12:20 - Do situps Diastasis Recti 15:50 - Differentiating tension from gripping core 18:40 - Addressing the abdominal bulge during situps 22:15 - Key things for prolapse 27:31 - Risk factors to prolapse 29:14 - Hormonal changes with age 33:53 - Vaginismus 37:02 - Dialators 42:29 - Does posture matter 45:15 - Nidhi's practice in New York Learn More About Nidhi! Dr Nidhi Sharma , DPT, OCS,WCS is a pelvic floor physical therapist and double board Certified in the fields of Womens Health  and Orthopedics. She has more than a decade of clinical experience in helping women with pelvic health issues. Her passion is to empower women to understand their body, advocate for themselves and live healthier lives. She is also a new mom and has recently gone through the struggles of postpartum recovery Check out everything Dr. Nidhi is up to: https://linktr.ee/drnidhisharma Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thinkbeyondpain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thinkbeyondpain/ Don't forget! As a listener of the core series on the Love @ First Science Podcast, you get 35% off my core workshop! Head on over to my website and use code 'relax' https://www.celestpereira.com/online-workshop My Socials: Instagram - http://instagram.com/celestpereirayoga Website - https://www.celestpereira.com/