What Most Women (and Even Providers) Miss About Back Pain After Childbirth
Low back pain and pelvic floor problems are both common in women, especially after childbirth. The levator ani defect—a tear in one of the main pelvic floor muscles—can have a connection with low back pain. Low back pain is more closely related to poor pelvic floor muscle coordination than to the structural tear itself. In other words, it is usually the […]
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy
Tingling, numbness, burning, or pain in the hands can be frustrating at any time—but during pregnancy or after having a baby, it can feel overwhelming. These symptoms are often caused by carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), a common condition that affects many pregnant and postpartum women. Carpal tunnel syndrome happens when the median nerve, which runs through a narrow […]
Pelvic Floor PT through Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels. They also support you during labor, birth, and recovery. Many people think pelvic floor physical therapy […]
Pelvic Floor Therapy for Pregnancy: Proven Ways It Improves Labor, Delivery, and Postpartum Recovery
Pregnancy brings many exciting changes, but it can also place a lot of stress on your body—especially on the pelvic floor. These are the muscles at the bottom of your pelvis that help hold up your bladder, uterus, and bowels. They also support you during labor, birth, and recovery. Many people think pelvic floor physical […]
Perineal Tears during vaginal delivery: What. Why. and How to reduce risk and severity.
Vaginal birth is an incredible and empowering experience, but it can also come with challenges—including perineal tearing. While some degree of tearing is common during delivery, especially for first-time mothers, there are effective strategies to reduce the severity or avoid tearing altogether. The perineum is the area between the vaginal opening and the anus. During […]
Pudendal Nerve Injuries During Childbirth
Childbirth can bring significant physical changes and challenges. Among them, pelvic nerve injuries—especially those affecting the pudendal nerve—can cause lasting pain and dysfunction for new mothers. These injuries typically occur due to either traction (stretching) or compression (pressure), each with distinct mechanisms, symptoms, and treatment implications. We will explore the differences between pudendal nerve traction […]