Pregnancy Physical Therapy
Is this you?
-Are you experiencing heaviness, pulling or pressure in your pelvis?
-Are you experiencing any tailbone or pubic bone pain? Is the pain making daily activities difficult to complete, such as walking up/down stairs and/or getting dressed?
-Do you notice coning, donning or a bulge in your abdomen when you contract your abdominal muscles (ie: sitting up from lying down or lifting)?
-Are you experiencing low back pain that is making prolonged sitting, standing and/or walking difficult?
-Are you experiencing deep aching pain that runs down your leg (sciatica)?
-Are you leaking urine when you cough, sneeze, laugh and/or lift something heavy? What about when you run or jump?
-Are you interested in learning more about your postpartum recovery and things you can do now to prevent possible postpartum issues?
How we can support you
At our pelvic floor physical therapy clinic, we specialize in addressing common issues that women experience during pregnancy. Pregnancy can bring about significant changes to your body, often leading to discomfort, urinary incontinence, pelvic pain, and difficulty with recovery post-delivery. Our dedicated team is here to provide personalized care that focuses on strengthening and rehabilitating your pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor physical therapy is a tailored approach that helps alleviate pregnancy-related symptoms. By engaging in targeted exercises and techniques, we work to improve muscle strength, enhance flexibility, and promote better alignment in your body. Many expectant mothers find relief from pelvic discomfort, improve bladder control, and experience a smoother birthing process through our specialized therapy sessions.
In addition to treating existing concerns, our clinic emphasizes education about pelvic floor health during pregnancy. We empower you with knowledge about your body and teach you self-care strategies that can lead to a more comfortable pregnancy and a faster recovery postpartum.
Take the step towards a healthier pregnancy with our expert pelvic floor physical therapy. Our compassionate team is committed to supporting you every step of the way, helping you embrace the changes of pregnancy with confidence and comfort. Reach out today to learn more about how we can assist you in this important journey. Our care is always patient-centered, individualized, evidence-based, and provided on a one-on-one basis.
Physical Therapy during pregnancy can address and treat a wide variety of issues such as:
Pubic bone pain
Urinary leakage
Constipation
Painful sex
Neck pain
Pelvic pain
Diastasis Recti
Rib pain
Back pain
Sciatic pain
Hip pain
Sacroiliac joint pain
Treatment may include but not be limited to:
-Manual treatments
-Core strengthening
-Pelvic Floor strengthening and/or lengthening
-Soft tissue mobilization for previous tearing/episiotomy/c-section
-Dry needling
-Exercises and stretches that can help prepare the body for delivery and faster postpartum recovery