Physical Therapy Can Help Decrease Symptoms During Pregnancy, And Improve Recovery After Delivery!
Are you currently expecting a baby? Pregnancy can be a very exciting time, and it can be helpful to have support during and afterward. The body is going through many changes, often including Pregnancy and Postpartum, increased load on the pelvic floor, and ligament stretching and thickening. These changes the body undergoes may also cause back pain and problems with the pelvic floor, as well as muscle fatigue that can contribute to urinary incontinence and difficulties contracting core muscles. Increased neck and upper back pain, sciatica, and even carpal tunnel can be present during pregnancy
At our Old Greenwich, CT clinic, our goal here is to prepare your body for the journey ahead, so that you can concentrate on getting ready to welcome your new little one into this world.
If you are an expectant mama or one who recently gave birth, don’t hesitate to contact Elite Health Services today! We’ll help make your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery as easy for you as possible.
Common symptoms during and after pregnancy
Elite Health Services can help mothers deal with pre and postnatal pains as their bodies experience the effects of pregnancy and childbirth.
Some of the most common symptoms that expecting or new mothers experience are:
- Urinary or fecal incontinence
- Constipation
- Prolapse, or the sensation that the organs are “dropping”
- Pain during sex
- Inability to fully empty the bladder
Symptoms during and after pregnancy are common, but not normal and not something you will have to just live with. Within 6 weeks of giving birth, many new moms start seeing a physical therapist, and some even earlier!
You will be better prepared for one of the greatest challenges in your life by incorporating physical therapy in your prenatal and postnatal care.
Physical Therapy to Improve Scar Mobility
Because of C-sections or episiotomies, childbirth can result in scarring. This can trigger restrictions in the body’s myofascial system. When you attempt to move, this may result in a decreased range of motion or unpleasant sensations and pain.
Our Old Greenwich, CT physical therapy practice utilizes unique strategies of myofascial and scar-release to remove these constraints and avoid further compromise of the myofascial system.
Physical therapy for Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti also referred to as abdominal separation, can also affect some women. Diastasis recti can interfere with the strengthening of the muscles of the abdomen and cause what some people refer to as the post-pregnancy “pooch.” Diastasis recti can also contribute to back pain, poor posture, and pelvic floor dysfunction.
A specialized physical therapist can evaluate and treat diastasis recti, which can improve core function, improve posture, and help to decrease abdominal separation.
Pregnancy is hard. Allow us to help you on your journey.
Bringing a new life into the world should be an exciting and happy time for you and your family. If you’re experiencing pre or postnatal pain, look no further for a solution. Call us at 203-983-5748 or Contact Us Today at Old Greenwich, CT Center to request an appointment, and we’ll create a plan to help you with your pregnancy!
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