Whether youre planning on getting pregnant, in the middle of your pregnancy, or recently delivered, there are a number of reasons why you may want to see a physical therapist who specializes in Women’s Health.
Pregnancy is a wonderful and normal physiological process through which many women have no problems during or afterwards. That said, many women encounter problems that are often preventable or treatable through physical therapy. Symptoms that PT can address may include the following: low back pain, pelvic pain, incontinence, sexual dysfunction, extreme fatigue, varicose veins, swelling of hands or legs, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, and other manifestations of pain related to postural and hormonal changes.
Many of these issues can be addressed with some simple postural changes and gentle stretching and strengthening exercises. Others may be a bit more complex requiring some manual techniques and more specified education to help resolve the problem. Either way, we are here to help!
