Post and Ante Natal Depression and Depression in General!

If you have read why a became a PT you will know that I have an interest in Pre and Post Natal exercise. If you haven't read that post then here is a brief overview. After the birth of my first daughter I discovered I had a hernia, which required surgery. I believe this was related to my pregnancy and it happened even though I didn't start back at the gym straight away or start with heavy weights. My aim is to encourage and help people to exercise during pregnancy and beyond. I believe that if I had had help from someone with knowledge of pre and post natal exercise than I may never have gotten a hernia.

After the birth of my second I took it a lot slower. Looking back, probably too slow! I went to a mum's and bub's class that was run by a physio, who taught me how to use my core again and help my pelvic floor. Best thing I ever did!

This lead me to study, so that I could be better prepared to help women through the pre and post natal period! The course I am doing at the moment will allow me teach pregnancy classes!! As part of this study I have just watched a video on Post Natal Depression. As a trainer this is something I need to be aware of and learn how to recognise the signs, so that I am in a better position to help my clients.

That leads me to this confession:
After having my 2nd baby I had a bout of post natal depression. YEP, I said it! My case was mild compared to a lot of people and with the help of my doctor, a psych and meds I was on top of it in no time!! This is not so for many mums (and even dads!). For those of you that may be suffering from depression or anxiety, what ever form you may have, it doesn't have to be PND, please know that you ARE NOT ALONE! 

There are so many resources out there that are available to you! Seek help from your GP, they have a wide variety of resources at their disposal to help you get better.

Here are some useful links:
http://www.panda.org.au/
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/
https://www.ruok.org.au/

These are but a few that we have in Australia. They all provide useful tools!!!

Talk to someone today and if you know someone who you think might be suffering from depression then ask RUOK?

Here is a link for some of the signs and symptoms to look out for!
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/the-facts/depression/signs-and-symptoms

Remember:

• You ARE loved
• You ARE cared for
• You ARE NOT alone

Joce

Origin/Insertion of Muscles - Erector Spinae (Spinalis Group - Cervicis and Thoracis)

Spinalis Group - Cervicis and Thoracis
Origin: Spinous process and transverse processes of cervical, thoracic and upper lumbar vertebrae
Insertion: Base of skull and spinous processes of cervical and upper thoracic vertebrae
Action: Two sides act together to extend vertebral column; either alone extends the neck and laterally flexes head or rotates vertebral column to that side



Spinalis Cervis Muscle

Spinalis Thoracis



Origin/Insertion of Muscles - Erector Spinae (Semispinalis Capitis)

Semispinalis Capitis
Origin: Transverse processes of C7-T6 and articular processes of C4-C6
Insertion: Between superior and inferior nuchal lines of occipital bone
Action: Bilateral action: extends and hyperextends head and neck; Unilateral action: rotates head and neck to opposite side

Semispinalis Capitis



Transverse Processes

Articular Processes

Occiptial Bone

Origin/Insertion of Muscles - Erector Spinae (Splenius Capitis, Splenius Cervicis)

A group of muscles in the back originating near the sacrum and extends vertically up the length of the back. It lies on each side of the vertebral column. It's function is to straighten the back and provides side to side rotation.

Includes:

• Splenius Capitis
• Splenius Cervicis
• Semispinalis Capitis
• Spinalis Group (Cervicis and Thoracis)
• Longissimus Group (Capitis, Cervicis, Thoracis)
• Iliocostalis Group ( Cervicis, Thoracis. Lumborum)

 

 

Splenius Capitis

Origin: Spinous processes of lower C-Spine and upper T-Spine

Insertion: Mastoid process, base of skull, upper cervical vertebrae

Action: Two sides act together to extend the neck (bilateral action); alone the rotate and laterally flex the head to that side

 

Splenius Capitis Muscle

Spinous Process

Mastoid Process

Insertion of Splenius Capitis

Splenius Cervicis
Origin: Spinous process of T3-T6
Insertion: Transverse process of C1-C6
Action: Bilateral action: extends and hyperextends head and neck; unilateral action: laterally flexes and rotates head and neck to same side

Splenius Cervicis

Origin/Insertion Splenius Cervicis

I got there eventually!!


Where have I been????

It has been awhile since I last posted anything!!!!! I have no idea where the time has gone and I can't pin point any one specific thing that has kept me away!!! I have been working..... A LOT, been home to see my family and just generally busy!!!

I will endeavour to be more regular with my posts again.......... starting right now. I have another muscle origin and insertion in the works!

Joce