RELIEVE PREGNANCY-RELATED BACK PAIN WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Continued from previous page. recti." This may cause a muscle imbalance that places more stress on the spine, which may result in back pain. Changes in posture. When you're pregnant, your center of gravity changes. To compensate for this, most women will adjust their posture and how they move, sometimes without even realizing they are doing so. Changes in hormones. During pregnancy, your body releases a hormone known as "relaxin." This increases joint laxity (looseness) in the pelvic area. This is your body's natural way of preparing for birth; however, this hormone causes ligaments in the spine to loosen, resulting in less stability and more risk for the pain to ensue. How Physical Therapy Can Help Your Pregnancy-Related Pain Our physical therapists offer both pre-and postnatal treatments for pregnancy-related pain relief. At your initial appointment, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and dedicated physical therapists. They will perform a physical evaluation to assess the nature of your symptoms. Your medical history and any health risks will also be discussed and considered before creating a treatment plan. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will put together an individualized program for you aimed at providing relief for your back pain and allowing for a smooth pregnancy and/or recovery from childbirth. Treatment plans typically involve gentle therapeutic exercises, stretches, and manual therapy. These are all done to relieve pain, strengthen your core muscles, and improve posture. Your physical therapist may also suggest additional methods, such as massage therapies, to provide other relief and optimum function as deemed necessary. How Strengthening Your Core Can Relieve Your Back Pain The core muscles comprise the lower back, hip, pelvis, pelvic floor, and even the diaphragm muscle. The muscles that make up your core are designed to help stabilize your body, support your posture, and allow you to move appropriately. When any of the muscles within that group become weak, it is difficult for your body to function correctly. Core strength is essential for mothers to allow them to tolerate the demands of motherhood. For specific conditions, such as cases regarding diastasis recti, condition-specific treatments will be designed to correct the symptoms. Diastasis recti can interfere with strengthening the abdomen muscles, resulting in weak core muscles and increased back pain. Significant weakness in the core will often lead to compensations and straining different body areas, most commonly the back and neck muscles. As a result, this leads to undesirable consequences,
such as poor posture, fatigue, or pain. Fortunately, our highly- trained physical therapists use the latest evidence-based clinical knowledge in the field to identify and treat this condition based on its severity and the personal needs of the patient. At Heart of Texas Physical Therapy, we want to make sure you are as comfortable as possible as you welcome the new addition to your family! If you’re experiencing back pain related to pregnancy, don’t hesitate to reach out. Contact us today to schedule an appointment, so you can focus on what matters the most: taking care of your new little bundle of joy!
@HeartOfTexasPhysicalTherapy Call today 254-301-7374
THE DETOXIFIER JUICE RECIPE
• 2 medium Apples • 1/2 Lemon • 1-2 inch Ginger
INGREDIENTS • 2-3 med-lg Beets • 6 Carrots
Directions: Wash, prep, and chop produce. Add produce to juicer one at a time. Serve cold over ice. May store in tightly sealed jars or glasses in the refrigerator for 7-10 days. Shake or stir well before drinking. Source: https://www.modernhoney.com/healthy-juice-cleanse-recipes/
Book an Appointment
www.hotpt.org | 254-301-7374
Made with FlippingBook Converter PDF to HTML5