Tag: pelvic floor therapy
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How Pelvic Floor Therapy Literally Transformed My Recovery
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy is a journey filled with unexpected challenges, especially during labor and delivery. You prepare for all kinds of discomfort—vomiting, back labor, and the possibility of tearing or needing an episiotomy. But one thing I didn’t anticipate was the excruciating pain in my tailbone. (Try pronouncing “coccyx”—it’s a real tongue-twister!) After giving…
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Postpartum Pelvic Pain: Causes & Solutions
Read more Welcome to Modern Family Blog! If you’re a new mom experiencing discomfort in your pelvic area, you’re definitely not alone. Many women deal with postpartum pelvic pain, which can manifest as leaking when you laugh or jump, a feeling of pressure down there, or general discomfort. But what exactly causes this pain, and…
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What to Expect from Pelvic Floor Therapy
Read more After experiencing discomfort following childbirth, my doctor recommended I consult a specialist to help restore the health of my pelvic floor muscles. At first, the appointments felt a bit uncomfortable, but pelvic floor therapy not only healed my body but also boosted my confidence. Pelvic Floor Therapy: A Path to Recovery Pelvic floor…
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Understanding Diastasis Recti: A Common Condition for New Moms
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 After the birth of my second child five years ago, I discovered that I had diastasis recti, with a separation of about two finger widths in my abdominal muscles. At the time, I had only a vague understanding of what diastasis recti actually was, so I dove into…
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How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Can Benefit You After Childbirth
Read more After giving birth, many women find themselves dealing with various pelvic floor issues that they may not have anticipated. That’s where pelvic floor physical therapy comes into play. This specialized form of therapy is designed to address a range of pelvic floor disorders, which can include pelvic pain, prolapse, and issues with urinary…