Pre/Post-Natal Pain

Physical Therapy Can Ease Delivery and Recovery Of Your Little One! 

 

Are you currently expecting a baby? For several individuals, pregnancy is a very exciting time. The body is going through so many changes because a new little person is developing! These changes often include postural adjustments, increased load on the pelvic floor, and ligament stretching and thickening. 

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These changes the body undergoes may also cause back pain and problems with the pelvic floor, as well as muscle fatigue that can contribute to urinary incontinence and difficulties triggering core muscles. 

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We combine therapies such as manual therapy and pelvic floor therapy at Zionsville Physical Therapy to help make the pregnancy and childbirth process and recovery as smooth as possible. 

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At our Zionsville clinic, our goal here is to prepare your body for the journey ahead, so that you can concentrate on getting ready to welcome your new little one into this world.

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If you are an expectant mother or one who recently gave birth, don’t hesitate to contact Zionsville Physical Therapy today! We’ll help make your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery as easy for you as possible.

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Common symptoms during and after pregnancy

 

Zionsville Physical Therapy can help mothers deal with pre and postnatal pains as their bodies experience the effects of pregnancy and childbirth. 

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Some of the most common symptoms that expecting or new mother’s experience are:

 

• Urinary or fecal incontinence

• Constipation

• Prolapse, or the sensation that the organs are “dropping”

• Pain during sexual intercourse

• Inability to fully empty the bladder

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Know that you have treatment available to relieve your pain, and avoid it from coming back in the future, if you are having these symptoms. Within 6 weeks of giving birth, many new moms start seeing a physical therapist to begin their healthy recovery.  

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You will be better prepared for one of the greatest challenges in your life by incorporating physical therapy in your prenatal and postnatal care: delivering and caring for an infant.

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Physical therapy to prevent scarring

 

Because of C-sections, vaginal tears and episiotomies,  childbirth can result in scar tissue and restrictions in the body’s myofascial system. Eventually, when you attempt to move, this may result in a decreased range of motion or unpleasant sensations and pain.

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Our Zionsville physical therapy practice utilizes unique strategies of myofascial and scar-release to remove these constraints and avoid further compromise of the myofascial system. 

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Diastasis recti, also referred to as abdominal separation, can also affect some women. Diastasis recti can interfere with the strengthening of the muscles of the abdomen and may eventually affect the stability of the back and the pelvis.

  

We create and carry out our treatment plans with compassion, concern, and understanding, so  you can be assured that no matter what part of your pregnancy and recovery you are experiencing, we will take care of you and do our best to ensure the highest possible result!

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Child bearing and recovery is not always easy. Allow us to help you on your journey.

 

Bringing a new life into the world should be an exciting and happy time for you and your family. If you’re experiencing pre or postnatal pain, look no further for a solution.

 

Call us at (317) 873-2033 or click here to request an appointment, and we’ll create a plan to help you with your pregnancy!