PREGNANCY CHANGES

Pregnancy is an exciting time that brings major changes to the female body in a relatively short period of time. These changes can be the result of:

An increase in hormones including those that relax some of your stabilizing ligaments

A change of the body’s center of gravity

Gaining additional weight that leads to a change in posture

These changes help prepare your body for delivery of a healthy, happy baby but can cause you problems. Some of the most common problems pregnant women complain of are:

Back pain including the low back and upper back

Hip pain on one or both sides

Pubic bone pain

Abdominal pain not related to uterine contractions or Braxton Hicks “False Contractions”.

Swelling in the pelvis, legs and hands

WHY PHYSICAL THERAPY?

Physical therapists will evaluate your unique concerns and problems to develop an individualized and safe exercise program to address your pain, posture and specific musculoskeletal changes in your body. Physical therapist can help you during your pregnancy to maximize your ability to be healthy, pain-free and active throughout your pregnancy. They can also help minimize pain and give you ways to get your body back after you deliver!

WHAT TYPES OF TREATMENTS DO YOU OFFER?

Physical therapy treatment may include any or all of the following including?

Extensive education and resources regarding your unique problems and concerns including sleeping and posture positions to prevent pain.

Bracing and compression garment recommendations that support and help with pain.

Postural restoration exercises for increasing the body’s symmetry, breathing and enhance your neurological systems’ functioning

Individualized strengthening, stretching and aerobic exercise program for home and in the clinic.

Manual therapy for joint and soft tissue restrictions

Modalities as adjunctive for pain management and soft tissue limitations including heat and ice use at home

Pelvic floor rehabilitation for problems during pregnancy OR to prevent problems after delivery

SANDHILLS PHYSICAL THERAPY

The therapists at Sandhills Physical Therapy have the expertise to evaluate and treat your individual concerns with your pregnancy. They have over 20 years of experience in helping women just like yourself during and after their pregnancy.