Pelvic Floor Physio Gold Coast on Instagram: "Perineal tears are common during vaginal birth, affecting up to 85% of women to some degree. They occur when the skin and muscles between the vagina and anus stretch and sometimes tear as the baby is born. Tears are graded from first degree (small skin tear) to fourth degree (involving the anal sphincter and rectal lining). While your body is designed to heal, recovery isn’t always straightforward. Some women experience pain, scar tissue tightness, p