What factors may lead to tailbone pain after a C-section?

March 29th, 2024

Delivery can be a joyous occasion. It can also bring some unexpected challenges, especially for women who have a C-section. One of these challenges can be tailbone pain. The tailbone, the coccyx, is important in supporting the pelvic region. It’s a small, triangular bone made up of three to five fused vertebrae at the end

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Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Exercises

Top pelvic floor exercises that might end up in your PT plan

April 15th, 2022

One or more pelvic floor disorders affect about 24% of women in the U.S. Pelvic floor problems affect the muscles, ligaments and connective tissue in the pelvic area. These muscles support the bladder, uterus, vagina, and rectum and help these organs function properly. Problems can develop when there are changes to the structure or function

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Pelvic Health Physical Therapy

What is pelvic health physical therapy?

November 6th, 2020

Constipation. Urinary incontinence. Pelvic pain during or after pregnancy. Many people, especially women, suffer from these issues.  Pelvic health physical therapy is a type of therapy that can address these and other pelvic issues. For instance, physical therapists often use this type of care to address pelvic floor muscle problems that can lead to the

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