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Mom Shoulder: Why Lifting Kids Causes Shoulder Pain (and How PT Helps)

Posted by: in Physical Therapy Tips on February 27, 2026

If you’re a mom, you already know your shoulders work overtime. You carry car seats, lift toddlers onto your hip, bend over cribs, drag diaper bags, and reach for everything your kids drop. It’s nonstop. Over time, all that lifting adds up. Before you know it, your shoulder starts to feel sore, tight, or even… Read More

Physical therapist guiding parent through shoulder exercises.

The “Mom Shoulder” Fix: How to Prevent Pain from Carrying Car Seats

Posted by: in Injury Prevention, Injury Recovery on August 11, 2025

Shoulder Pain Isn’t Just a Gym Injury If you’re a parent of young kids, chances are your shoulder pain isn’t from lifting weights — it’s from lifting car seats. While parenting doesn’t come with a manual, it does come with repetitive motions that can lead to serious strain, especially on the shoulder, neck, and upper… Read More