The Pelvis-Neck Connection Every Postpartum Therapist Needs to Know

Could your postpartum client's neck pain actually begin in the pelvis?In this episode, Lynn Schulte, PT, explores the often-overlooked relationship between pelvic stability, upper cervical mechanics, shoulder function, and the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Learn why headaches, neck pain, thoracic outlet symptoms, and shoulder tension may be driven by postpartum compensation patterns – not just local tissue dysfunction.You'll discover how birth biomechanics influence the entire body, why first rib mobility and scalene function matter, and practical assessment strategies you can immediately integrate into your postpartum evaluations.If you're a pelvic health therapist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, bodyworker, or birth professional looking to improve outcomes for postpartum clients, this episode offers valuable clinical insights you won't want to miss.Subscribe for more evidence-informed education designed to help you transform the way you practice and help your clients recover more completely after birth.About The SpeakerLynn Schulte, PT is a pelvic health physical therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping practitioners understand the biomechanical, myofascial, and nervous system influences affecting pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. Through the Institute for Birth Healing, she teaches evidence-informed continuing education courses focused on practical techniques that help clinicians achieve meaningful outcomes for their clients.Open Birthing Pattern: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/open-birthing-pattern-signs-symptoms/Institute For Birth Healing Courses: https://instituteforbirthhealing.com/all-courses/Message me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instituteforbirthhealing/Message me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InstituteForBirthHealing/Email Me: [email protected] you enjoyed today’s podcast and are interested in more topics to support your clinical practice and treating your clients, find us on your favorite podcast app and subscribe so you don’t miss an episode. Visit Institute for Birth Healing to learn more about how to care for the pregnant and postpartum body: CLICK HERE