Embrace Comfort and Wellness for Your Pelvic Health Journey
Enhance your pregnancy and postnatal experience discover the power of pelvic floor therapy
The intricate nature of the pelvic area plays a vital role in the female body, serving diverse purposes. Throughout your menstrual cycle, pregnancy, postpartum phase, and even in the presence of conditions like endometriosis, pelvic pain may manifest. Additionally, women often encounter urinary incontinence and pelvic discomfort during pregnancy and after giving birth.
Empower yourself in your journey to combat pain and discomfort during and after pregnancy through pelvic floor therapy. This specialized form of therapy is designed to strengthen the ligaments, tendons, and muscles of the pelvic floor, offering relief and support. It can also alleviate symptoms associated with endometriosis and urinary incontinence.
Are you currently expecting or preparing for the arrival of your little one? Prenatal and postnatal physical therapy presents an opportunity to enhance both of these transformative experiences. Embrace a smoother journey with the assistance of expert therapists who understand the unique needs of expectant and new mothers.
Your well-being matters. Take a proactive step towards holistic pelvic health by exploring the benefits of pelvic floor therapy and prenatal/postnatal physical therapy.
Give Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness in Normandy Park, WA a call today to schedule an appointment. You deserve to enjoy this special part of life, free of pain.
Therapy for prenatal and postpartum pain
There are many reasons why you may experience prenatal or postpartum pain, especially in the pelvis and back regions. Some common causes of pain are as follows:
- Changes in posture. When you’re pregnant, your center of gravity changes. To compensate for this, most women will adjust their posture and how they move, sometimes without even realizing they are doing so.
- Changes in hormones. During pregnancy, your body releases a hormone known as “relaxin.” This increases joint laxity (looseness) in the pelvic area. This is your body’s natural way of preparing for birth; however, this hormone causes ligaments in the spine to loosen, resulting in less stability and more risk for the pain to ensue.
- Increased weight. Women typically gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. This puts extra stress on the spine, and the growing baby in your uterus also puts extra pressure on the nerves and blood vessels surrounding your back and pelvis.
- Separation of muscles. As your stomach continues to expand throughout your pregnancy, extreme stress is put on your abdominal muscles. With continued expansion, these muscles can separate along the center, in a condition known as “diastasis recti.” This may cause a muscle imbalance that places more stress on the spine, which may result in back pain.
Our pelvic floor specialists offer both pre- and postnatal treatments for pregnancy-related pain relief. During your initial visit, a thorough physical evaluation will be conducted, allowing our therapists to gain insight into the nature of your symptoms and tailor a holistic approach to your unique needs.
Your medical history and any health risks will also be discussed and considered before creating a treatment plan. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will put together an individualized program for you aimed at providing relief pelvic pain, and allowing for a smooth pregnancy and/or recovery from childbirth.
Treatment plans typically involve gentle therapeutic exercises, stretches, and manual therapy. These are all done to relieve pain, strengthen your core muscles, and improve posture. Your physical therapist may also suggest additional methods, such as massage therapies, to provide other relief and optimum function as deemed necessary.
Advanced Therapeutic Relief for Pre and Postnatal Pain and Pelvic Discomfort – Schedule an Appointment Today!
Call Kintsugi Physical Therapy & Wellness today if you’re experiencing pre-or postnatal pain or pelvic discomfort. Our therapists utilize the most advanced techniques for providing our patients with the relief they’ve been seeking for so long. We’re here to provide you with the assistance you need; call today to schedule an appointment.
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