The pelvic floor + lower body are both affected postpartum. The feet are especially affected because of the relaxin that lingers in the body for up to 1 year! The muscles of the pelvic floor are found between the tailbone [ coccyx ] and the pubic bone. These muscles create supportive foundation for our organs as we go about life on two legs!

The Chiropractic Role in the Pelvic Floor 

• adjusting the sacrum + pubic bone 
• adjusting the SI joint 
• studies show that adjusting the SI joint causes activation of the abdominal muscles - a strong core is a strong pelvic floor! [ 1 ]

Although we do not do ANY internal pelvic floor work, we do work closely with the sacrum + pubic bone as well as the muscles attaching on the external surface. These muscles include:

• psoas [ hip flexor ] 
• adductors [ inner thigh muscles ] 
• piriformis + glutes [ butt muscles ] 

Products for Tailbone Pain:  

• Boppy Pillow 

• Donut Pillow 

• Lumbar / Low Back Pillow

Top 6 Pelvic Floor Conditions 

 

1. rib + diaphragm pain 
2. pubic symphysis dysfunction [ SPD ] 
3. tailbone + low back pain 
4. diastasis recti [ DR } 
5. incontinence / leaking 
6. painful sex 

 

Our Favorite Postpartum Products :  

 

• Diaphragm + Rib Wedge  [ for sleeping ! ]
• Compression Tights 
• Postpartum Girdle - for DR [ diastasis recti ]  

Spine + Pelvic Floor Stabilizers : 

 

 

Plantar Fasciitis Postpartum

Foot / heel pain is common postpartum because the relaxin that remains in the body [ for up to one year ] keeps the ligaments of the foot loose and "unstable". 

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It can cause a stabbing pain that shows up early in the morning. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes.

Foot Pain & Plantar Fasciitis Exercises: 

- calf massage 

- arch stripping + foot adjustments 

- tennis ball + frozen water ball foot massage 

- heel + calf stretch on the wall 

Find the video demonstration HERE!

 

Products to Combat Leg / Foot Pain :