What to expect with postpartum recovery?
During pregnancy, there is a lot of stress placed on the core and pelvic floor. The increased pressure from the weight of the baby and placenta over the past 9 months, plus postural changes that occur as a result of pregnancy, create changes to the core and pelvic floor.
During vaginal births, the pelvic floor can stretch up to 300% and Cesarean births involve a major abdominal surgery. In both situations, the body has sustained trauma and requires help to get the pelvic floor and deep core muscles re-engaged. Without proper core and pelvic floor engagement, symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, painful intercourse (dyspareunia) and urinary leakage can occur.
During vaginal births, the pelvic floor can stretch up to 300% and Cesarean births involve a major abdominal surgery. In both situations, the body has sustained trauma and requires help to get the pelvic floor and deep core muscles re-engaged. Without proper core and pelvic floor engagement, symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as pelvic organ prolapse, diastasis recti, painful intercourse (dyspareunia) and urinary leakage can occur.
How can pelvic floor PT help with postpartum recovery?Your body underwent significant changes over the past 9 months! Besides trauma that labor and delivery caused to the core and pelvic floor muscles, postural changes and hormonal changes occur. The goal of pelvic floor therapy is to address core muscle weakness and retrain your body to activate the deepest muscles of your abdominal wall to prevent common postpartum concerns and get you feeling like your best self.
Pelvic floor therapists provide hand-on manual treatments, individualized exercises and discuss lifestyle modifications in order to improve deep core activation and recovery. The key to postpartum recovery is to address weaknesses and postural changes that occurred during pregnancy including core weakness, changes in functional mobility and joint mobility restrictions. |
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"I simply cannot say enough good things about Vivid. From my very first session, I knew I was receiving expert care. After experiencing an incredibly painful and difficult birth, I had constant pain that was impacting my life on every level. The professional and personal care I received at Vivid is top notch. The doctors validated me in my concerns and created a step by step plan of recovery for me. "
What is the Vivid difference?
Postpartum recovery is our specialty! Our therapists combine orthopedic and pelvic floor treatment techniques to allow you to feel more connected with your body than ever before.
At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
At Vivid Women’s Health your Doctor of Physical Therapy will:
- Find the root cause of your symptoms.
- Address how your pelvic floor is functioning with your whole body; it isn't just Kegels.
- Treat your for one-hour with hands on treatments.
- Be with you one-on-one for the entire session; no aides or techs.
- Treat you with compassion in a private, stress free environment.