Pregnancy/ Postpartum Care Services

Pregnancy and Postpartum Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy during pregnancy can help address many muscle and joint pains that occur during this time related to the growth of the baby, and hormone increases. We can evaluate and treat posture, pelvic alignment, joint and muscle mobility, and muscle imbalances to improve symptoms that occur during this time. Research has shown that if you are active prior to and during pregnancy you will have an easier time returning to activity post-delivery.

Postpartum care by our specialized pelvic floor therapist can help prevent long-term impairments in bowel and bladder function, and restore efficient mobility and muscular function of the pelvic floor and deep core muscles.

Our therapists are trained to evaluate and treat the unique needs that come during this time and to develop plans of care that fit your lifestyle and goals.

Symptoms during or after pregnancy that may be helped by Physical Therapy include:

• Bladder issues
• Bowel issues
• Pain with intercourse
• Pelvic heaviness
• Abdominal pain
• Low back pain, groin pain, tailbone pain, SI joint pain
• Neck pain, wrist pain, arm pain, shoulder pain
• Pain at episiotomy or Cesarean scar
• Core weakness/diastasis recti

Call Mansfield Physical Therapy & Wellness today to learn more.