Our goal is to help make this special time in your life more comfortable by working toward eliminating or decreasing musculoskeletal dysfunction secondary to the hormonal and mechanical changes in pregnancy.

COMMON AREAS OF DISCOMFORT:
- Low back pain
- Hip pain
- Wrist pain
- Foot pain
- Upper back and/or neck pain

DID YOU KNOW:
- 80% of pregnant women will at some time during their pregnancy experience back pain
- The average weight of a newborn baby is 7lb. 5oz.
- Mother’s shoe size may increase ½ size and stay that size even after delivery
- Mother’s rib cage expands out and up to make room for the growing baby

INDICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL THERAPY DURING PREGNANCY:
- Musculoskeletal Dysfunction
- Peripheral nerve compression or irritation (numbness or tingling)
- Respiratory insufficiency (difficulty breathing)
- Labor and delivery discomfort
- Urinary incontinence (leaking of urine or increased frequency)
- Muscle Weakness
- Diastasis Recti (separation of abdominal muscles)
- Post-operative pain
- Episiotomy Care
- Postural and structural changes secondary to pregnancy

BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL THERAPY DURING PREGNANCY:
- Decrease pain
- Increase range of motion
- Early self-care education
- Physical and psychological preparation for childbirth and rehabilitation postpartum
- Alternative pain relief measures for labor and postpartum recovery
- Decreased risk of pelvic floor and organ prolapse
- Continued maintenance of endurance, muscle tone, and proper posture throughout childbearing years

For more information or to schedule, call the location most convenient to you.