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  • Writer's pictureDr. Staci Levine

10 Reasons to See a Pelvic Health Physical Therapist after C-Section

Updated: Jun 29, 2023


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You are experiencing lower back pain.

  1. You are experiencing lower back pain.

  2. You are leaking urine upon exertion or when your bladder is full and you have to urinate.

  3. You want to get back to your pre-pregnancy exercise routine.

  4. You have pubic symphysis pain.

  5. You have a separation of your abdominal muscles known as Diastasis Rectus Abdominus.

  6. You still “feel 3 months pregnant.”

  7. You have pain with transitional movements ie. getting in and out of bed, sit to stand, lifting your baby.

  8. Your scar is tender, uneven or lumpy.

  9. You experience urinary urgency/frequency, pain with sex, or constipation.

  10. You feel fine but want to make sure you are on the right path to recovery!!

Did you know that in France, a pelvic health physical therapy evaluation is standard at 6 weeks post-partum? Why don’t we do that in the US? At Zion PT, we are trying to bring awareness about all of the symptoms that could present themselves after a vaginal or C-Section delivery that could impact a woman’s quality of life and that she may think is “normal” or “will go away eventually”. Take charge and schedule an evaluation with one of our highly specialized pelvic health therapists today!

If you’d like to make an appointment, please call 212-353-8693!



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