Request Appointment
Why Is Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Important Postpartum? Whether you deliver vaginally or via c-section, your pelvic floor physical therapist is an essential part of your postpartum recovery team. You will most likely need their assistance for your body to recover quickly and correctly. The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG) now recommends a routine physical therapy consultation after 6 weeks postpartum, but unfortunately, this is not yet the norm. Pelvic floor physical therapy is vital in preventing and treating many pelvic disorders such as pelvic organ prolapse, urinary conditions, pelvic pain, and diastasis recti (abdominal separation). During pregnancy and delivery, our bodies go through a lot. Muscles are stretched, joints are strained, scar tissue is made, and our bodies physically change. Areas of our body most affected include the pelvic floor, the joint in our pelvis and lower back, and abdominal/core muscles. A pelvic health PT has specialized training in assessing and treating postpartum women. Even if you aren’t experiencing any urinary incontinence or pain, it is still beneficial to work with a pelvic health PT to learn how to restore your muscles to avoid future problems. Childbirth is a major risk factor for incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
A pelvic health physical therapist can also help you safely return to your postpartum fitness goals. If done
too early or improperly, certain exercises will worsen issues such as DRA or prolapse. A pelvic health PT can help coach you through the safest practices for your body to allow you to return to what you love doing! Ready To Resume The Life You Love?
Contact Compleat Rehab & Sports Therapy Today! If you’re experiencing pelvic pain as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or any other underlying condition, don’t hesitate to contact Compleat Rehab & Sports Therapy for relief. Our physical therapists are experts in pelvic floor rehabilitation and can help ease your pain and discomfort. Ready to get started? Contact our physical therapy clinic today!
Our following locations offer pelvic floor services - schedule your appointment today!
Gastonia – Rebecca Stubbs Mint Hill – Khyati Merchant South Charlotte - Nicole Dudney
Stop letting pain get in the way. Give us a call or visit CompleatRehab.com today!
Made with FlippingBook Converter PDF to HTML5