Prenatal Physical Therapy

– Experience the Joys of Motherhood with Prenatal and Pregnancy Care

Prenatal Physical Therapy Specialists

Experience pregnancy and care for your baby in a pain-free way! The professionals at Physical Therapy Specialists excel in assessing and treating the source of your symptoms.

Our goal is to get it right so you can find the relief you deserve! We have a track record of success and want you to feel confident when you seek prenatal and pregnancy-related treatment.

What Happens to Women’s Bodies During Pregnancy?

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Pregnancy leads to changes in the body that can impact your daily activities and quality of life. In fact, many women experience discomfort and pain.

Relaxin, a hormone released in your body during pregnancy, works to relax the ligaments so your pelvis and cervix can prepare for birth. However, the changes from this hormone can also put pressure on the pelvis, hips and back leading to pain. Pressure from the growing baby is another source of pain or discomfort.

Physical therapy offers effective pain management! We identify ways to support your comfort during pregnancy based on your unique conditions and needs.

Restore your mobility, comfort, and function with physical therapy treatment!

The Impact of Pregnancy on the Body

  • Increased curvature of your low back as the baby grows.
  • Rounding of your mid and upper back due to changes in breast size and weight which can cause pain in the shoulders, back, arms and hands.
  • Loosening of stabilizing structures/ligaments in the pelvis causing low back and pelvic pain, due to hormonal fluctuations which prepare the pelvis for delivery of the baby or babies.
  • Decreased balance due to changes in your center of gravity.
  • Difficulty breathing, largely influenced by an increase in progesterone hormone. As your baby grows, your diaphragm displaces upwards which inhibits your ability to take a full breath.
  • Increased urination and changes in bowel habits (either constipation or diarrhea).
  • Loss of sleep due to difficulty finding a position of comfort.

Musculoskeletal Issues During Pregnancy

  • Nerve Compression Syndromes, such as carpal tunnel or tendonitis

  • Mid and low back pain

  • Pelvic joint pain, such as osteitis pubis, tailbone pain, groin pain or sacroiliac pain
  • Foot and ankle pain
  • Diastasis recti
  • Digestive issues, like heartburn or morning sickness

  • Urinary or fecal incontinence

Physical Therapy Treatment for Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Each patient is unique. Therefore, we begin with a detailed evaluation and patient history. From this assessment, we create an individualized treatment plan.

  • Biofeedback to improve pelvic floor strength or relaxation based on your specific needs

  • Real Time Ultrasound to determine if you are correctly activating your core muscles

  • Soft tissue and connective tissue mobilization

  • Neural mobilization

  • Exercises and stretches designed to fit your busy lifestyle

  • Patient and family education and training

Prenatal PT Treatment

Prenatal PT Treatment

In a few sessions, you can learn how to correctly strengthen your pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. For patients struggling with incontinence, hip, back or pelvic pain, physical therapy helps best prepare you for pregnancy.

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Pregnancy PT Treatment

Pregnancy is an incredibly exciting time! It is also a time of intense fatigue and extreme changes in our bodies. Physical therapy can help reduce pelvic, hip, and back pain during pregnancy and prepare you for delivery.

The Benefits of Prenatal Physical Therapy

  • Improve sleep
  • Decrease muscle aches and pains
  • Reduce low back pain
  • Reduce pelvic pain
  • Improve incontinence
  • Reduce stress and enhance self-image
  • Improve perception of health

Prenatal Therapy FAQs

Yes! In fact, we frequently receive patient referrals from Obstetricians and Gynecologists for treatment of issues related to the various stages of pregnancy. The ACOG also recommends exercise during pregnancy. Exercise increases strength and stability which provides benefits before, during and after pregnancy.

Physical therapy empowers you to understand your body! Our treatment plans include education for how your movements and activities impact pain, mobility, and stability. We provide treatment and guidance to help your body heal and transform.

Physical therapy addresses a wide range of issues related to pregnancy. From incontinence to swelling in the feet, we treat your entire body. We do not want to simply mask your symptoms; we want to support healing and improve your quality of life.

The hormone relaxin and the weight of the baby can both cause back pain. Your center of gravity also shifts leading to changes in how you move your body. With physical therapy, we address the causes of your back pain and offer treatment options to relieve the pain.

Celebrate Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a special time! We want to help you have the best possible pregnancy experience. Physical Therapy Specialists serve patients throughout the Denver Metro area at our Centennial clinic.

Contact us today to schedule a FREE phone consultation or discovery visit.
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You have nothing to lose but pain or worry.

Come see for yourself what Physical Therapy Specialists can do for you!