Physical therapy for pregnancy utilizes specific exercises that will target your core, hips, and back to a more natural state. Our physical therapists will focus on the following: restoring alignment, breathing exercises, and posture awareness.

Why will our physical therapists focus on restoring alignment, breathing, and posture?

Restoring Alignment & Muscle Symmetry: With the ever-changing curve of your spine you may find that your muscles have shifted. Exercises used during and after pregnancy can help you to restore muscle symmetry, as well as the alignment of your spine.

Breathing>Breathing Exercises: With physical therapy, focusing on breathing is very important. By utilizing rotational angular breathing, you can focus on rotating the spine to assist with reshaping your ribcage and any affected muscle tissue.

Posture Awareness: When someone is pregnant or was recently pregnant, there are certain postures that may make their condition worse. Therefore, it is important to be aware of your posture if you have it. Once you are aware of how different postures may affect you, it will be easier to begin correcting your physical issues.

How can specialized stretches and exercises help during and after pregnancy?

• They can help to stabilize your core
• Promote better pelvic alignment
• Mobilization of stiff muscles
• Improvement of posture
• Enhances neuromuscular control
• Assists in relieving pain
• Greater muscle strength
• Improved cardiac function

If you decide to work with a physical therapist to help correct your pregnancy related issues, your entire treatment plan could consist of around 8-20 different ankle PT sessions that will each last 60-90 minutes. Once you complete your customized physical therapy treatment plan, you will be able to continue to do the prescribed stretches and exercises utilized during your pre/post pregnancy PT sessions yet in the comfort of your own home.

Can you benefit from physical therapy while pregnant?

Other treatments for Pregnancy

Physical therapy during and after pregnancy is an excellent nonsurgical treatment for related pregancy issues. However, depending on the severity of your case, bracing or even surgery may be recommended.

Should I consider the Schroth method for managing my Scoliosis?

With the method the main goal is to prevent your spine from continuing to curve even more. This noninvasive method has been proven to prevent curving, as well as improve alignment of the spine. If you or someone you care about are suffering from scoliosis pain, the Schroth method may be a good choice. To learn more about this form of treatment for Scoliosis, or to schedule a consultation, feel free to reach out to my team and I today.