How Prenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy May Help
How Prenatal and Postnatal Physiotherapy May Help
Blog Article
Pregnancy and the months following childbirth can bring many changes to the body—physically, emotionally, and mentally. As the body adapts, it’s common to experience discomfort in areas like the lower back, hips, pelvis, or even wrists and feet. Prenatal and postnatal physiotherapy may support these transitions by offering gentle movement, posture guidance, and care focused on daily function.
During pregnancy, the body adjusts to accommodate a growing baby. Muscles stretch, joints loosen, and posture often shifts to support the new shape. This can lead to tension, strain, or a sense of instability. Physiotherapy during this time may help by introducing safe, guided movements that support strength, mobility, and breath awareness. These strategies may make everyday tasks feel more manageable and reduce discomfort during sleep, walking, or standing.
Prenatal care may also include pelvic floor awareness. This group of muscles plays an important role in supporting the bladder, uterus, and bowel—and in preparing for birth. Learning how to connect with and gently activate or relax these muscles may support comfort now and recovery later.
After birth, the body continues to change. Postnatal physiotherapy focuses on helping you reconnect with your core, restore stability, and move with confidence again. Whether you're healing from a vaginal delivery or a C-section, care is shaped to meet you where you are in the process.
Common areas of focus in the postnatal stage may include pelvic floor recovery, core activation, posture awareness, and addressing discomfort in areas like the back, neck, or shoulders—especially for those spending long hours feeding or carrying a baby.
Each session may include a combination of education, gentle exercises, breath work, and daily strategies to help you feel more supported in your routines. Physiotherapy in this stage is not about rushing the recovery but about helping your body adapt, repair, and regain strength over time.
At Vertex Physiotherapy, care is designed with thoughtfulness and attention to the unique needs of every person, helping create space for movement, healing, and comfort throughout this journey.
Want support during or after pregnancy?
Book your session with Vertex Physiotherapy to explore how guided movement and care may help.