Are You Looking to Gain the Benefits of Postnatal Rehab?
Congrats! You completed your pregnancy journey and made it through your birth plan. You now have a new little bundle of joy with you to love and enjoy. While your pregnancy is over, your body is still working hard to regain its equilibrium.
That’s right, the same physiological prenatal factors that had such an impact on your body have now become postnatal factors. Your center of gravity and posture have changed once more, your weight has fluctuated, your hormones have changed, and you now have the added stress of caring for new life.
To make matters worse, your prenatal back pain may have persisted postpartum. Many new mothers will suffer from postpartum back pain as a result of the intense strain placed on their back and abdominal muscles while contracting and pushing in the delivery room.
If you had a C-section, you may be in pain and discomfort as a result of the invasive procedure. Picking up and holding your newborn baby throughout the day can also cause back pain and achiness.
Fortunately, postnatal rehab can help alleviate some of your stress and discomfort, allowing you to recover more quickly. Contact Beyond Physical Therapy today to learn more about our postnatal rehab services!
What should I choose postnatal rehab?
Postnatal rehab includes physical therapy treatments to aid in your postpartum recovery. The most commonly reported types of prenatal and postnatal discomfort are back and pelvic pain. These usually go away after the baby is born, but for about one-third of women, they continue postpartum.
Postnatal rehab uses many of the same treatment techniques as prenatal rehab; however, your physical therapist will focus on hastening your recovery rather than preparing your body for its physical journey.
Your physical therapist will provide you with the resources you need for pain and muscle management, strength training, body mechanics, and flexibility/stretching during postnatal rehab.
This will assist your body in relieving pain and hastening its recovery, as well as regaining any strength or flexibility lost during pregnancy and making you more comfortable overall.
What does postnatal rehab look like?
When you first visit Beyond Physical Therapy, you will undergo a physical examination to help your therapist develop a personalized treatment plan for you. Your physical therapist will conduct an evaluation similar to prenatal rehab, but it may not be as thorough if you are continuing your pregnancy-related physical therapy treatments.
To determine the best course of treatment, they will examine your gait, range of motion, posture, and overall mobility. Issues concerning childbirth will also be considered and prioritized when developing your treatment plan.
As previously stated, back and pelvic pain are typically the most common areas of focus for recovery during postnatal rehab, though core and abdominal muscles are also given special attention.
Pelvic floor rehabilitation may be required because the muscles and connective tissues of the pelvic floor can stretch and become damaged during childbirth. Pelvic floor rehabilitation can help resolve issues such as incontinence and pain during sex.
Manual therapy is typically the main focus of postnatal rehab to relieve pain and promote healing. Your physical therapist will also design an exercise program to help restore your body’s pre-pregnancy function, utilizing treatments such as neuromuscular re-education and specialized at-home remedies.
Are you ready to start living without pain? Contact us today!
Your body has been through a lot in the last nine months, and you’re finally nearing the home stretch. While the road to recovery may appear daunting right now, our Franklin physical therapists can make it easier for you.
After all, raising a baby is challenging enough without dealing with discomfort or pain. Schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists, and they will provide you with everything you need for a comfortable and quick recovery.
At Beyond Physical Therapy, we are proud to rely on only the most advanced technologies and knowledge to treat pelvic and back pain. We have the tools to help you start feeling your best again.
You deserve to care for your new baby without stressing over your recovery. Let us handle your rehabilitation so you can focus on the things that matter most– spending time with your new little one!