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When you’ve got a baby in the house seeing a physio is probably the last thing on your mind – but have you ever considered that you might benefit from it? I don’t mean that you have to drop everything and go for an intense sports massage immediately after birth. But there are many ways a woman could benefit from a trip to the physiotherapist.
As parents we go through a lot to a lot to have our children, and the physical strain of childbirth and raising our kids is sometimes just a step too far. Below are some of the reasons I think you should visit a physio for a consultation and initial assessment after having a baby.
What Can A Physio Help You With As A Mother?
Pelvic Health Physiotherapist
Women may have been giving birth for millenniums, but that doesn’t mean it can take a toll on your body. The weight of a growing baby puts strain on joints and muscles, and that’s not even taking into account the way your pelvic floor was expand to deliver the baby.
A pelvic health physio can carry out a thorough assessment of any potential problems and help you before they become a bigger issue. Such as:
- pelvic pain
- incontinence
- painful sex
- prolapse
Lopsided Muscle Development
Have you ever stopped to think what it does to your body when you always carry your baby on the same side. As children we were warned that it was bad for our backs to carry a backpack on just one shoulder, and holding a toddler on one hip is exactly the same.
Over time you will find the strain on that side worsens, leaving you with a lot of pain. By visiting a physiotherapist you can have help to straighten you out, and have guidance on exercises you can do at home to maintain even strength on all your joints.
Don’t forget to check out my experience of seeing a chiropractor while pregnant for help with sciatica
Creating A Safe Goal Setting And Return To Exercise Plan
Not everyone will want to be launching straight into exercise after giving birth, but some of us will. Whether it is swimming, running, horse riding, hockey or everything in between, a visit to a specialised physiotherapist means you can be fully assessed and have help to set realistic goals based on your current strength and ability.
A trip to the physio can be really beneficial to any new mother. Whether it is to have help with pelvic pain, prepare the body to return to exercise or to help with the strain on the body from carrying children day to day. It is always worth a visit for an assessment to see what they can help you with and make your life just that little bit easier.
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