From Scar to Strength: Healing C-Section Pain with Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
While the immediate recovery from cesarean section (c-section) deliveries focuses on healing from major abdominal surgery, some mothers continue to experience pain long after the incision has healed. This persistent discomfort can be both physically and emotionally challenging. A C-section involves a surgical incision dissecting through the abdominal fascia, separating the abdominal muscles, and through […]
Healing the Wound: Effective Treatments for Painful C-Section Scars
A Cesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure used to deliver babies when vaginal birth is not possible or safe for the mother or child. Cesarean scar pain is a common and often overlooked issue that can impact a woman’s quality of life long after childbirth. In this blog, we’ll explore what causes this […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Part 4: Return to Sport after Baby
You’ve had a baby. Whether by cesarean section or vaginal delivery, you will need a plan to get back to your sport. Whether you are a high mileage runner, casual runner, play sports recreationally or are semi-professional or professional athlete; you need to rehabilitate the pelvic girdle to prevent injuries and pelvic dysfunction. If you […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Part 3: Cesarean section recovery
After Cesarean section delivery of a baby, most women are told that they can return to exercise and most activities after 6 weeks. Is there something magical about the 6-week mark after baby? How accurate is that timeframe in safely returning to exercise? A c-section delivery involves an incision through the uterus and the fascial […]
Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Part 2: Post-Partum Rehab
At Foundational Concepts, we love working with clients to rehabilitate after delivery! 6 weeks, 6 months or 6 years, there is always so much to teach, so much progress to be made, and so many women who look at you with eyes welling up in gratitude for the words you’ve just said, “This can get better.” […]
Reclaiming Strength: A New Mom’s Guide to Post-Cesarean Gym Comeback
Recovering from a C-section is a journey that requires patience and care, especially when considering a return to the gym. Your body has gone through significant changes, and it’s essential to prioritize healing while also regaining strength and fitness. Here are some key tips to help you safely navigate your post-operative fitness journey. — Jennifer […]