Discover the Benefits of Post Partum Pelvic Physical Therapy

The pelvis houses the uterus, bladder, vaginal canal, rectum, and pelvic floor muscles, along with numerous arteries, veins, ligaments, and fascia. The pelvic floor muscles function like a supportive hammock, aiding to provide structure for the pelvic and abdominal organs. The pelvic floor muscles contract to control bladder and bowel movements and are essential components of your core. Your core acts like a cylinder made up of the pelvic floor muscles (bottom base), respiratory diaphragm (top), abdominal muscles (front and sides), and back muscles (back and sides).

During pregnancy, the pelvic floor muscles endure increased stress as they support the growing baby. Simultaneously, the abdominal muscles stretch, the diaphragm's movement is restricted, and the back muscles work harder to maintain posture. Throughout childbirth, the pelvic floor muscles undergo significant strain. In vaginal delivery, the pelvic floor muscles stretch to allow the baby’s passage, often leading to tears. In cesarean sections, six layers of the abdominal wall and the uterus are carefully opened to retrieve the baby, and then all these layers are closed with precision stitching.

The demands of pregnancy and childbirth can weaken the core muscles, resulting in challenges such as low back pain, hip pain, and difficulty in everyday movements like lifting and carrying your baby.

Our personalized pelvic physical therapy sessions are designed to help you regain strength and functionality. Here's what we offer:

• Manual Therapy: Relieve muscle pain with techniques such as massage, joint mobilization, and assisted stretching.
• Scar Mobilization/Massage: Ensure your scars are elastic, smooth, and pain-free, preventing movement limitations.
• Advanced Modalities: Benefit from kinesiology taping, cupping, and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization.
• Visceral Mobilization: Enhance the mobility of the fascia and organs in the pelvic and abdominal cavities, addressing any scarring.
• Manual Biofeedback: Learn to correctly contract pelvic floor muscles with external or internal cues based on your comfort level.
• Personalized Strengthening Program: Rebuild strength, avoid injury, and return to your regular exercise routine.
• Body Mechanics Assessment: Optimize your movements while wearing a baby carrier, lifting, and carrying your baby.
• Professional Referrals: Receive recommendations to other healthcare professionals, ensuring comprehensive support and care.

At our clinic, we are dedicated to providing you with the tools and support needed for a successful recovery, helping you feel your best as you navigate the joys and challenges of motherhood. 

Have questions about pelvic physical therapy? Check out our FAQs page to get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions.

Ready to schedule an appointment or have a question for our team? Contact us today and we'll be happy to assist you!