Pre/Post Partum Care
Pregnancy results in a substantial amount of physical changes as your body grows and adapts to carry new life. At Pelvic Forward Physical Therapy, we want to make this monumental life transition as easy as possible.
Pelvic physical therapy during the prepartum and postpartum stages can treat the potential discomfort and difficulties that emerge and prevent future issues.
Prepartum dysfunctions commonly seen include:
Low back pain
Lower extremity pain
Hip tightness
Pelvic girdle pain
Leakage
Rib pain
Postural changes
Difficulty with overall mobility
Interventions can also be used prepartum to improve the delivery process by preparing you and the perineal region for birth.
Postpartum concerns commonly seen include:
Low back pain
Perineal pain
Scar pain,
Urinary and fecal leakage
Difficulty resuming activities such as exercising, sex or household chores
Core weakness
A pelvic physical therapist can manage and reduce your physical symptoms by addressing postural changes, body mechanics, strength impairments and muscle tissue changes. Some mothers notice after giving birth a thinning or separation of the abdominal wall called a diastasis recti abdominis which can be also addressed by your pelvic physical therapist.
Throughout all stages, we perform a musculoskeletal examination to identify what structures are affected by your symptoms. We then devise an individualized treatment plan to help you improve your daily function and get you moving forward.
Common Conditions treated:
Low back pain
Lower extremity pain
Urinary or fecal incontinence
Perineal pain
Caesarean Scar Pain
Rib and mid back pain
Sacroiliac pain
Pubic symphysis pain
Episiotomy scarring or pain
Vaginismus
Dyspareunia/Pain with intercourse
Coccyx pain/Tailbone pain
Sciatica
Difficulty resuming exercising, sex, work or household activities
Is physical therapy appropriate for me?
If you are having any discomfort which has coincided with your pregnancy or has worsened subsequently, or you’d like to prevent potentially injury- pelvic physical therapy is a resource you should definitely pursue. We advise you if physical therapy is appropriate and provide you with the care needed to address your concerns. It's never too late throughout your pregnancy or too late afterwards to come in for an assessment to discuss how incorporating pelvic physical therapy can help you.
Are you ready to take control of my pelvic health needs with the expert care You deserve?
If you're looking for a pelvic physical therapist in the Asheville area Schedule your initial evaluation below or call for questions 828-738-2332