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Post-natal Physiotherapy

Women commonly experience muscle and joint pain postnatally and the following are contributing factors:

  • Weakness of the lower abdominal and pfm in both vaginal and caesarian deliveries
  • Long periods spent sitting whilst feeding the baby can contribute to tightness in the upper body
  • The presence of the hormone relaxin in the weeks post delivery and whilst breast feeding loosens ligaments which are then more vunerable to spains and strains
  • Unaccustomed lifting and bending over cots, car seats etc.

What do we treat?

  • Pelvic floor muscle weakness, prolapse and stress incontinence
  • Lower back pain
  • Thoracic spine pain
  • Neck and upper shoulder pain and stiffness
  • Tendanitis
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfuntion

What will be involved in the treatment?

For pelvic floor muscle weakness:

  • This may involve an internal examination to assess the strength of your muscles
  • The physiotherapist may use a special machine called a Myedin to assist with muscle contraction
  • Home exercises for the pelvic floor and lower abdominals will be given
  • Advice will also be given on how to cope with stress incontinence (leaking when coughing or sneezing).

Other conditions - treatment may include:

  • Advice on back care whilst feeding and lifting your baby
  • Advice on posture
  • Exercises to improve muscle control around the pelvis and spine
  • Mobilisations and streyches for stiff joints and the spine
  • massage
  • Electrotherapy

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