Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful processes of human life, but it comes with its fair share of difficulties. It has effects on the physical and emotional state of women, and this phase requires a great deal of care of attention from others. The physical pain can be excruciating for some, but generally women can benefit from acquiring physical therapy. After consulting your physician and getting a recommendation, here’s how physical therapy can be fruitful:
Lower Back Pain Treatment
As the day of delivery grows closer, the baby develops in size and weight, which can become an arduous task for the human body to carry. The center of gravity changes for the woman, which causes them to often walk unnaturally and have difficulty maintaining balance.
All of this is detrimental to the cervical section and can lead to long term lower back pain. Being fully aware of the pain points, physical therapists work around those areas, which helps alleviate this major issue.
Smoother Delivery Process
A physician may advise a pregnant woman to go for physical therapy before the delivery process, as it can lead to a smoother, less painful experience. The therapist will perform a perineal massage, which helps ease out the region while giving birth.
It reduces the chances of any internal damage as the area becomes more flexible and stretchable overall. All of this reduces the chances of any complications during the delivery process which can reduce the quality of life moving forward.
Postpartum Care
Not all women have the easiest time recovering after the delivery process. Even if there’s no complication, postpartum physical pain can be an issue that reduces the speed at which regular activities can resume for women. Thankfully, this process can be streamlined with the help of a physical therapist who takes note of the pain points and works accordingly to alleviate the issue.
Whether you’re about to become a mom and due for delivery or going through the postpartum phase, Healing Hands is here for all. Our physical therapists are based in Augusta and Thomson, GA, offering physical therapy and treatments for women, work therapy services, treatment for musculoskeletal pain, sports injury rehab, and auto injury rehab.
Get in touch with us today to alleviate any of your pre and post-partum problems.