Postpartum
physical therapy
in alpharetta, GA
We believe that every parent's postpartum recovery journey is unique and deserves personalized attention. Whether you're a new mom or have been through it before, we're here to help you overcome any symptoms that may arise after pregnancy and delivery.
From incontinence to painful c-section scars, episiotomy or tearing scars, abdominal muscle separation (diastasis recti), and back and hip pain, our expert postpartum physical therapists will create a tailored treatment plan to jumpstart your recovery and get you feeling better. We understand that every body is different, which is why we don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach
If you're eager to get back to your favorite activities after having a baby, pelvic floor physical therapy is a great place to start. While your OB/midwife will clear you medically, it's important to ensure that your body is moving optimally before diving back into physical activity. After all, the way you move matters, and developing correct movements early on can help reduce any pain, pressure, or leaking that you may experience.
We're here to support you every step of the way, from assessing your unique needs to providing individualized treatment plans designed to help you achieve your postpartum recovery goals
common postpartum issues
(and Why Postpartum PT Can Help!)
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Bending over cribs and endless sunuggles can lead to aches and pains. PT can help improve your posture and core strength to ease back discomfort. Learn more.
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Leaking urine is a common postpartum issue but it does not mean it is normal. PT can help regain strength and coordination to your pelvic floor to get rid of leaking. Learn more.
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Sex should not be painful after childbirth! PT can address underlying causes of pain and help you get back to enjoying intimacy. Learn more.
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There does not need to be anything wrong for you to come in. We see a lot of mamas who just want to be proactive and rehab themselves safely.
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Pelvic Organ Prolapse is when your organ(s) descend into the vaginal wall. A lot of women describe it as pressure or heaviness. Learn More.
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This separation of your abdominal muscles is a normal pregnancy adaptation, but PTs can help ensure proper healing and function to get your core functioning optimally. Learn More.
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Slouching while feeding or pumping is a common culprit. PTs can show you stretches and exercises to improve your posture and relieve pain. Learn more.
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Delivery can stress your tailbone, leading to pain when sitting or bending. PTs can help ease pain and improve mobility. Learn more.
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This pain that is present in the front of your pelvis. Pain generally occurs when you are walking, going up and down stairs, turning in bed. PTs can help manage pain and improve mobility. Learn more.
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Scar tissue that is produced at the incision is generally less flexible and often more tender. It can produce pain at the incision and/or contribute to pain in the abdomen, pelvis and lower back. PTs can help improve your scar mobility decreasing your pain. Learn more.
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Tearing or episiotomy can leave you sore. PTs can help manage pain and improve scar tissue mobility. Learn more.
let our experts help!
Our Doctors of Physical Therapy are pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialists in addition to extensive pre and post natal pelvic floor training. This is a precious time in a women’s life that should be trusted with the exerts. Whether you are experiencing low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence or just want to make sure you are moving optimally to get you back to your goals postpartum. We are here to help!
Typical Postpartum physical therapy treatment includes
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Manual therapy can include myofascial release and visceral releases to help reduce pain and tension and improve tissue length
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You will be prescribed specific exercises to help improve mobility of your pelvis, hips, back, diaphragm and more. Helping to maintain appropriate mobility can help prevent pain from long hours of feeding and caring for your baby.
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We start as early as 2 weeks postpartum to help you reconnect to your breath and core. We help you rebuild a soild foundation of strength and guide you as you return to the exercise of your choosing
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Our therapists will educate you on their findings and help you fully understand not only what is going on with your body but also what you can do to help reduce your symptoms
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If we have inappropriate pressure management strategies, meaning, we bear down, breath hold and maintain improper alignment especially when lifting then we could be overloading our pelvic floor making us more prone to issues such as prolapse. We will help teach you effective pressure management strategies to help prevent inappropriately bearing down on your pelvis