Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and the postpartum period bring significant changes to the body. As your body adapts to support a growing baby and then recovers from childbirth, you may experience a range of aches, pains, and functional challenges that can make everyday activities more difficult. Physical therapy can offer safe, effective support throughout each stage of this journey, helping you stay comfortable throughout pregnancy and supporting a full recovery afterward.
At MOTION, our physical therapists provide personalized, compassionate care for women at every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery. We take the time to understand your unique needs, symptoms, and goals so that your plan of care is right for you.
How Physical Therapy Can Help During Pregnancy
Physical therapy during pregnancy focuses on managing pain, maintaining strength and mobility, and preparing your body for the demands of labor and delivery. Common pregnancy-related conditions we treat include:
- Low back pain and pelvic girdle pain
- Round ligament pain
- Sciatica and radiating leg pain
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction
- Rib pain and upper back discomfort
- Swelling and postural changes related to pregnancy
- Core and pelvic floor dysfunction
How Physical Therapy Can Help After Delivery
Postpartum physical therapy helps you heal, rebuild strength, and safely return to the activities you love. Conditions we commonly treat in the postpartum period include:
- Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)
- Pelvic floor weakness, tension, or pain following delivery
- C-section scar tissue and abdominal weakness
- Urinary leakage or incontinence
- Low back and hip pain following delivery
What to Expect
Your physical therapist will begin with a thorough evaluation of your symptoms, birth history, and personal goals. Whether you are in your first trimester or several months postpartum, your plan of care will be tailored to where you are in your recovery and what your body needs at that stage. Treatment may include:
- Pelvic floor assessment and targeted exercise for strengthening or relaxation
- Core rehabilitation and abdominal reconnection strategies
- Manual therapy for joint and soft tissue pain
- Postural education and body mechanics guidance for pregnancy and new parenthood
- Breathing and pressure management techniques
- Scar tissue mobilization
- A progressive return-to-exercise program tailored to your recovery
- Coordination with your OB-GYN as needed
Supporting You Through Every Stage
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery are profound physical experiences, and you deserve support that goes beyond being told that pain and discomfort are just part of the process. Physical therapy can help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and more confident during pregnancy and long after your baby arrives. Whether you are managing pain in your second trimester, navigating postpartum recovery, or working toward returning to running or exercise, our team is here to support your goals and help your body heal the way it deserves to.