Ep 55: Gait Changes After Episiotomy and C-Section w/ Dan Baines

Dr. Bri Talks Lady Bits

Truth: the WHOLE BODY is connected, and scar tissue you developed years ago may impact your movement today! In this episode with UK-based osteopath Daniel Baines, you'll learn about movement patterns that can unconsciously occur after injury, trauma, or scarring. Dan sees people falling into two patterns: opening and moving away from the injury/scar site, vs closing and moving toward the injury/scar site (more of a protective mechanism). We discuss how this patterning remains in your nervous system even after the injury/scar has healed. Dan shares a SIMPLE home treatment (that you can try too) of treating the nerve receptors via gentle, reassuring touch... you might find that your movement changes completely when you place your hand on the scar tissue site.

We also discuss reintroducing safety into the system through hypnotherapy, what it means to move "somatically," the importance of slowing down movement to really FEEL (and heal), and SO MUCH MORE!

Don't miss Dan's blog post: www.danielbaines.co.uk/episiotomy-scars-adductors-gait

Dan's video describing "somatic" pelvis exploration, and tips to see if your scars are influencing your movement patterns: youtu.be/lcFUhr3pq6Q

If you like this conversation, then you'll also like the following interviews from my podcast archives:

• Ep 45: Understanding Prolapse and Biotensegrity w/ Anna Crowle
• Ep 41: The Effect of the Iliacus on Digestion and Pelvic Health w/ Christine Koth

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