Pregnancy and Postpartum Health

Pregnancy and postpartum health is an important part of staying well through this challenging life event.

Embarking on the journey of pregnancy and postpartum is a significant life event that comes with unique challenges. Agile Physical Therapy is here to support you emotionally and physically through this transformative experience. Our specialized physical therapists are trained to address the distinct needs of pregnancy and postpartum health, helping you achieve your goals with empathy and expertise.

How can physical therapy help me in my pregnancy and postpartum health journey?

First, our specialized pelvic physical therapist will ask you about your medical history, current state, and future goals. Our physical therapists want to get to know YOU and what's important in your life.

Agile Physical Therapy offers specialized care for pregnancy and postpartum conditions, addressing issues such as pain, incontinence, and discomfort. Our pelvic floor physical therapists conduct personalized assessments, considering your medical history, current state, and future goals. This comprehensive approach includes a physical exam to assess movement and strength, enabling the creation of a shared plan of care. We understand the challenges of leaving your little one, so we also provide convenient telehealth visits for physical therapy exams in the comfort of your home.

We know it's hard to leave your little one to take care of your pregnancy and postpartum health, so try a convenient telehealth visit! Our pelvic floor physical therapists can guide you through a physical therapy exam right in your home!

Pregnancy and postpartum health conditions we treat (include but not limited to):

• Postpartum recovery for vaginal or c-section
• Urge frequency (urinary or fecal)
• Low back pain in pregnancy
• Exercise modification in pregnancy or postpartum
• Round ligament pain
• Symphysis pubis dysfunction
• Painful sexual intercourse
• Pelvic floor spasm/pain
• Scar pain or immobility (c-section, episiotomy, tearing)
• Pelvic floor dysfunction or weakness
• Hemorrhoids
• Vaginismus
• Joint pain
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Tailbone pain (coccydynia)
• Pain during or after pregnancy
• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
• Pelvic organ prolapse
• Constipation
• Pelvic girdle pain
• Sciatica
• Urinary incontinence
• Anal incontinence
• Pudendal neuralgia

Addressing Pregnancy and Postpartum Pain:

Pregnancy and postpartum bring about physical changes that can result in various challenges, including incontinence, diastasis recti, blocked milk ducts, and pain in different areas of the body. Agile Physical Therapy understands the difficulties of this journey and provides support through trained specialists who are also parents. Our assessment delves into your daily life, goals, and priorities, examining factors like movement, strength, and range of motion to create a tailored plan of care.

How Agile Differs in Treating Pregnancy and Postpartum Pain:

Agile Physical Therapy stands out with its multifactorial approach to pain management, grounded in shared decision-making and evidence-based medicine.  We prioritize getting you active within the limitations of your injury, offering exercises that can be implemented immediately to alleviate current pain. Unlike generic exercises found online, our therapists provide an individualized exercise program that keeps you engaged and motivated, tailored to your lifestyle.

Make an appointment with Agile Physical Therapy today and take the first step toward a healthy and pain-free pregnancy and postpartum experience.

See our pelvic floor resource page for tons of helpful tips on all things pelvic floor!

At Agile Physical Therapy, our caring and empathetic therapists will work with you to achieve your goals. Learn why Agile is the best in the business.