Physical therapy can provide quick relief and education to promote an active and pain-free pregnancy. It is also very important for prenatal patients to learn pelvic floor strengthening exercises to help them throughout the pregnancy and their lifetime.
Common conditions treated by physical therapy during pregnancy and postpartum include:
- Low back and neck pain
- Sciatica
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Incontinence
- Pelvic pain
- Varicose veins
- Leg and foot pathologies
- Decreased energy level
- Rehabilitation after c-section
Physical and occupational therapy treatments include:
- Biofeedback
- Manual therapy for pain relief and muscle reeducation
- Strain/counterstrain
- Education in body mechanics and muscle energy to reduce pain and promote alignment
- Core strengthening
For more information, please visit our Rehabilitation and Therapy page.