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 for long stretches.Research bares this out.  In pregnancy, 94% of pregnant people experience back pain (42% upper, 77% mid and 74% pelvic girdle).  That remains high, at 75%, in post-partum.  And upper back pain actually gets worse (going from 42% to 43%).  So your patient has nearly a 1 in 2 chance of dealing with upper back pain when they are in your office."A Missing Piece" SeriesIn this series, we're taking a single aspect of a condition or symptom we feel is often overlooked, dismissed or 'just checked'.  If you're already doing this consistently, then great!  If you're doing it periodically, it might be something to prioritize higher.  And if you're not doing it at all, it's another tool in your toolbox.PelviCon!For this with tickets to PelviCon, make sure to check your email!  We've got exciting information on Add-Ons.And if you don't yet have tickets....stay tuned!  Or check out PelviCon.com.  Some news for those of you with FOMO as well.Business ResourcesIf you're starting or growing a cash-based pelvic health practice, we've got some great resources for you!  We've helped more than 200 practices take off in markets across the country.  From business courses, handouts and resources to true business mentorship in our Rising program, we've got something that can help.  Check out all our Business Resources (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and fill out the Entrepreneur Survey there!About UsNicole and Jesse Cozean founded Pelvic PT Rising to provide clinical and business resources to physical therapists to change the way we treat pelvic health.   PelvicSanity Physical Therapy together in 2016.  It grew quickly into one of the largest cash-based physical therapy practices in the country.Through Pelvic PT Rising, Nicole has created clinical courses (www.pelvicptrising.com/clinical) to help pelvic health providers gain confidence in their skills and provide frameworks to get better patient outcomes.  Together, Jesse and Nicole have helped nearly 200 pelvic practices start and grow through the Pelvic PT Rising Mentorship Program (www.pelvicptrising.com/business) and business courses to change the way pelvic health is administered. Get in Touch!Learn more at www.pelvicptrising.com, follow Nicole @nicolecozeandpt (www.instagram.com/nicolecozeandpt) or reach out via email ([email protected]).Check out our Clinical Courses, Business Resources and learn more about us at Pelvic PT Rising...Let's Continue to Rise!