There is a particular kind of physical load that mums know well. The toddler balanced on one hip during the school run. The tight shoulders that build up through feeding and settling. The mid-back tension that comes from pram pushing, car seat lifting, and hours spent on the floor at a child’s level.
It rarely arrives all at once. It accumulates quietly, one task at a time, until it just feels like the baseline.
Most mums aren’t ignoring their own bodies because they don’t care. There’s simply always something more urgent. Another pickup, another interrupted night, another person who needs something before you’ve had five minutes to yourself. Booking an appointment for your own health keeps getting pushed to next week.
The Mental and Physical Load
Four in five Australians experience back pain at some point in their lives, and for mums managing work, family and caring responsibilities all at once, it rarely stays purely physical. Ongoing discomfort can affect energy, concentration and mood. Over time it can make everyday tasks feel heavier than they should, and contribute to broader mental health impacts too.
Part of the picture is simply how many of us live now. More than half of Australians aren’t meeting recommended levels of physical activity, and a combination of prolonged sitting, screen time and reduced movement (whether from a desk job or a demanding home environment) can add strain on the spine over time.
Why This Year’s Spinal Health Month Matters for Mums
Inborn Vitality was built with mums in mind, from the very beginning. Dr Vanessa Barry (Chiropractor) is certified in the Webster Technique for pregnancy, and the whole practice is set up so that coming in is actually doable. The space is pram-accessible, there’s a kids’ play area, and children are genuinely welcome, whatever kind of day they’re having.
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Making Space for Your Own Wellbeing
Caring for yourself is not separate from caring for your family. They’re part of the same picture. Whether you visit our Mascot or Maroubra practice, Inborn Vitality offers a welcoming space for mums to check in and make their own wellbeing feel more doable this Spinal Health Month.
If your own wellbeing has been somewhere near the bottom of the list, this is a good prompt to change that. When physical tension feels more manageable, day-to-day life can feel easier too.