Physical Therapy for Pregnant Mothers with Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Pain Is Common Among Expecting Mothers
Approximately 70% of pregnant women experience pelvic girdle pain at some point during gestation. This often develops into pelvic pain, which can become debilitating for pregnant mothers, as well as force them into uncomfortable compensatory ways of walking, sitting, sleeping, etc. This has the potential to create injuries that will last long after they give birth.
Combatting Pelvic Girdle Pain with Physical Therapy
If you are a pregnant mother experiencing pelvic girdle pain, there is good news. No matter how far along you are in your pregnancy, you may be able to undergo physical therapy to reduce your pain and minimize the potential for injuries. Physical therapy methods that may be helpful in alleviating pelvic girdle pain include:
- Adjustable support belts
- Strengthening exercises
- Manual therapy
- Implementation of assistive devices, such as circular coccyx cushions
Though carrying a child is often the clear cause of pelvic girdle pain, women who experience it during pregnancy may continue to experience it long after delivery. This can make recovery from childbirth longer, more painful, and more challenging. However, having a knowledgeable physical therapist on your side gives you access to the treatment you need to get back on your feet and resume your life as normal.
If you are experiencing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy or after birth, get in touch with an experienced physical therapist immediately in order to prevent future pain and injuries.
Physical Therapists Serving Pregnant Mothers in Aberdeen, NJ
At ProFysio Physical Therapy, we believe in making your life easier, especially if you’re expecting. We provide the kind of attentive, gentle, and caring support you need to find out what’s causing your pain and come up with a plan to reduce it. If you don’t have pain in the pelvic girdle but elsewhere in the body, such as in the back, hips, shoulders, etc., we may still be able to help you find treatment options that work for you.
We offer a number of valuable services for expecting mothers, including:
Don’t wait until your pain gets worse to get the help you need. Connect with a member of our team at ProFysio Physical Therapy right away.
Call (732) 333-6360 now to speak to one of our Monmouth county physical therapists or schedule your consultation online today.