Physical Therapy for Pre-and-Post Natal
Pregnancy affects all parts of the body. Strain on the body linked to pregnancy can be treated with physical therapy, including pain in the back, hip, neck, ribcage and pelvis.
Symptoms and Treatment
Pregnancy can cause a number of conditions, including:
• Lower back pain
• Diastasis Recti
• Shortness of breath
• Pelvic pain
• Leg and foot pain
Physical Therapy Can Help.
Physical therapy is an effective way to manage symptoms and improve functional mobility during and after pregnancy. Treatment can include:
- Postural training
- Education
- Stretching
- Bracing
- Deep tissue massage, myofasical release & other soft tissue mobilization
- Therapeutic exercise
- Posture, lifting techniques and biomechanics
To learn which clinics offer physical therapy for pregnancy and post-partum, visit our locations page.