Are You Expecting? Prepare For Your New Baby with Pre-Natal Prehab!
Are you expecting a child right now? Pregnancy is a joyful time for many women, but the body is going through a lot of changes as it grows a new tiny person! Pregnant women experience changes in posture, higher amounts of pelvic floor stress, ligament stretching and thickening.
These changes in the body can also create back, hip, or knee discomfort and pelvic floor problems, as well as muscular weakness, which can lead to urine incontinence and difficulty activating the key muscle groups.
Pregnancy is a normal part of life; nevertheless, prenatal and postnatal therapy may make it considerably more comfortable. At College Park Physical Therapy, we incorporate manual hands-on therapy techniques, prescribe therapeutic exercise, educate on positioning, posture and lifestyle modification along with pelvic floor treatment to make pregnancy and delivery as easy as possible.
Our highly trained pelvic health therapist can help you address issues proactively before or during your pregnancy. At our conveniently located Overland Park, KS on Metcalf Ave and Overland Park, KS on Farley St physical therapy clinic, we focus on preparing your body for the trip ahead so that you can focus on preparing to welcome your new baby into this world.
Many new mothers begin seeing a physical therapist within 6 weeks of giving birth, and some even sooner! Pelvic pain, incontinence, and musculoskeletal issues do not have to be your ‘new normal” following childbirth. If you have concerns about musculoskeletal or pelvic health issues, seek the guidance of a trained pelvic health specialist.
Whether you are an expectant mother or one who has recently given birth, don’t hesitate to contact us at College Park Physical Therapy today!
We will help you prepare to make your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery as easy for you as possible.
Common pregnancy pain problems
College Park Physical Therapy can help mothers deal with pre- and postnatal pains as their bodies experience the effects of pregnancy and childbirth.
Some of the most common symptoms that expecting or new mothers experience are:
- Urinary Symptoms (leaks or inability to fully empty the bladder)
- Dyspareunia (pain during sex )
- Prolapse (the sensation that the organs are “dropping” or have fallen)
- Constipation (less than 3 bowel movements per week)
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gut & Bowel Health Issues
- Orthopedic Pelvic Pain Conditions (hips, knees, back)
- Diastasis Recti
- C-Section Scarring
- Inability to get back to fitness-related activities
These symptoms may seem worrisome at first, but the good news is that you have treatment available to relieve your pain, and avoid it from coming back in the future if you are having these symptoms.
What about scarring after giving birth?
By including physical therapy into your prenatal and postnatal treatment, you will be better prepared for one of life’s most difficult challenges: giving birth and caring for a baby.
Scarring from episiotomies and C-sections is fairly prevalent during pregnancy. This might cause fascial restrictions in the body’s myofascial system. When you try to move, you may have a limited range of motion as well as unpleasant feelings and discomfort.
To eliminate these restrictions and avoid further weakening of the myofascial system, our (local) physical therapists employ unique myofascial and scar-release procedures.
Diastasis recti, often known as abdominal separation, can occur in certain women. Diastasis recti can impede stomach muscle strengthening and result in what some refer to as a “pooch” after pregnancy.
Our therapists in Overland Park, KS can diagnose and treat your prenatal and postnatal pain using the strongest evidence-based clinical knowledge available!
We carry out our treatment plans with compassion, concern, and understanding, so you can be confident that no matter what stage of your pregnancy you are in, we will look after you and do everything possible to ensure the best possible outcome!
Physical therapy can make your pregnancy and delivery easier
Bringing a new life into the world is supposed to be a joyful and exciting time for you and your family. You’ve come to the right place for pain relief if you’re experiencing pre- or postnatal pain, incontinence, or other pelvic health issues.
Call us at (913) 681-0606 or click here to schedule an appointment, and we’ll create a comprehensive treatment plan to help you prepare for a smooth pregnancy, delivery, and recovery!