New study tests breathing and relaxation for postpartum tailbone pain
NCT ID NCT07667634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether pelvic floor down training—gentle breathing and relaxation exercises—can reduce tailbone pain in new mothers. Fifty-two women, 6 months to 1 year after childbirth, will practice these exercises daily. Researchers will measure pain and daily function before and after the program.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- pelvic floor down training exercise
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce tailbone pain after childbirth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants. The exercises may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to women with more severe pain or other health issues.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Alyaa Ragab Abdelmoity
Cairo, Egypt
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