Post-Partum Evaluation: A Missing Piece
Are you prioritizing a thorough evaluation of the thoracic spine and rib cage in your post-partum patients?
Often we get so excited we've got someone in post-partum we jump right to the pelvic floor. Maybe the abdominals to assess for diastasis. Looking at the hips and SI joint.
But sometimes the missing piece can be the thoracic spine. It can be causing pain itself or contributing to pelvic floor issues.
The ribs and diaphragm undergo major changes during pregnancy. Then, in post-partum, there are a whole new set of demands on the mid and upper back. Breastfeeding. Lifting the baby. Carrying…
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