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As a woman’s body transitions through the changes of pregnancy there may be some associated aches and pains including: Back pain, Hip pain, Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction. Because these aches and pains are common, it is often thought that a pregnant woman has to just “deal” with these pains. The truth is, there is a lot that can be done to help someone feel good during pregnancy. A body that feels good, moves better; And a body that moves better is more prepared for childbirth. Often only a few sessions are needed to bring a prenatal woman to a point of feeling significantly better. These sessions can include massage, gentle joint mobilization, therapeutic exercise, and education on body mechanics. At Family Wellness Physical Therapy, Angela, gives the time, compassion, and expertise that prenatal women need, allowing them a more enjoyable pregnancy.
A woman’s body can do some amazing things! Growing a baby inside a women’s body and bringing a baby into the world changes a woman body physically and mentally prepares her for the changes that are ahead as a mother. During pregnancy, the abdominal muscles are stretched and sometimes separated (this term is called a diastasis recti.) The pelvis also goes through a series of changes to prepare for birth and during birth the pelvis opens up. These changes can cause pain and movement dysfunction. After a complicated pregnancy or birth, cesarian section, or a diastasis recti separation mothers often need help from a professional such as a physical therapist. Even if a mother has returned to her “pre pregnancy weight” she may still have untreated issues that are making her more susceptible to injury with physical activity. There is no need to suffer through these problems when often it takes a few sessions of physical therapy to get in the right direction. At Family Wellness Physical Therapy, Angela is very sensitive and experienced in the changes that the body goes through with pregnancy and birth and she first hand understands the demands of motherhood.
