Pre & Post Natal Physiotherapy

Pregnancy is an amazing period in every woman’s life. As a woman’s body undergoes many changes during this period, it brings various musculoskeletal issues along with it. Where Medicines can cause harmful effects to the mother and baby, Physiotherapy comes into play and have shown to be the most beneficial treatment amongst others. Since it’s awareness is increasing gradually, mothers are getting more alert towards keeping their body healthy and pain-free during and after pregnancy.
PRENATAL
 
Conditions that can be seen during pregnancy are:
 
➤ Hip/Groin pain
➤ Low back pain (Common)
➤ Sciatica
➤ Rib pain
➤ Pelvic floor weakness
➤ Urinary incontinence (inability to hold urine)
➤ Carpal tunnel Syndrome
As every Pregnancy is different and Females go through different problems, Physiotherapy helps to overcome the problems by incorporating various treatment plans. It includes:
 
➤ Proper assessment of what a female is going through and by finding out the exact cause of the problem and planning on best treatment plans.
➤ Exercises such as Pelvic floor exercises, strengthening and Flexibility exercises are done in order to treat the conditions as well as to prevent any problem during pregnancy and in future.
➤ Relaxation techniques are being taught to the patients
➤ Education and proper counseling is done related to the pregnancy and what all things should be taken care of during this time period.
➤ Core stability exercises as well as postural training are also done
➤ Physiotherapy not just helps in relieving pain but also helps to cope up with the bodily changes as well as prepare yourself for them.
POSTNATAL
 
Conditions that can be seen after childbirth are:
  • ➤ Stress and Urge Incontinence
  • ➤ Pelvic and Low Back Pain
  • ➤ Upper back and Neck Pain
  • ➤ Diastasis Recti (Abdominal separation)
  • ➤ After childbirth Females are more stressed about their body and the different changes their body has gone through during pregnancy and delivery. Here also Physiotherapy is the best option to opt for.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Physiotherapy can help during Postnatal period by providing various treatments such as:
 
➤ Proper pelvic floor program along with core strengthening exercises
➤ Breathing exercises
➤ Treatment of various musculoskeletal pains with the help of exercises, gentle massage, and relaxation exercises
➤ Maintenance of Proper Posture
➤ Educating patients and motivating them on how to take care of themselves without any medicines.
➤ Physiotherapy helps in keeping you healthy and assists you to get back to your pre-pregnancy shape.
➤ It also helps in healing of skin surrounding the stitches one may have.

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Frequently Asked Questions

It is a common notion that physiotherapy treatments and techniques would hurt and cause pain. Physiotherapists are experts in managing and treating Musculoskeletal pain, with a thorough understanding of the Anatomy and Bio-mechanics of the structures, combined with good clinical reasoning. The treatments and techniques performed are pain-free and enable one to lead a pain-free life.
Our Physiotherapy treatments are directed towards preventive care- “Pre-Rehabilitation”, and help early identification and management of symptoms, and in the prevention of conditions leading to chronic pain.
Physiotherapy aims to relieve or ease pain, improve muscle function, and improve your pelvic joint position and stability. This may include manual therapy to make sure the joints of your pelvis, hip, and spine move normally. Exercises are done to strengthen one’s pelvic floor, stomach, back, and hip muscles.
Things You Should Do After Your Physiotherapy Appointment are as follows :
‣ Drink plenty of water. We usually advise this after exercise-based treatments, such as hydrotherapy or an exercise class, to help restore hydration and improve recovery times.
‣ Follow any advice from your Physio. – Use hot/cold packs where required.
‣ Do your recommended exercises.
‣ Take note of unusual pain.

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