POSTPARTUM THERAPY – therapy after childbirth

WHY IS POSTPARTUM THERAPY IMPORTANT?

During pregnancy and after childbirth, the body goes through numerous physical and emotional changes. Postpartum therapy is designed to help you on your road to recovery, in reducing pain and in gradually getting your body back in shape.

Physical therapy after childbirth

After giving birth, new mothers often face diastasis recti, pain in the lower back and pelvic floor, and, in the case of a caesarean section, discomfort in the area of the scar itself. Apart from this, frequently carrying the baby and a hunched (kyphotic) posture also commonly lead to problems in the cervical and middle sections of the spine.

The muscles are under strain and overworked, and due to lack of sleep the discs do not have time to regenerate, which increases the likelihood of spinal problems. One of the more common ones is cervicobrachial syndrome, accompanied by tingling down the arms and weakness in the arms.

Through individually tailored treatment, in postpartum therapy we work on:

• Diastasis recti: An increased gap between the abdominal muscles, which weakens the muscles of the abdominal wall and causes back pain.
• Rehabilitation of back and joint pain: Relieving pain caused by changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Lower back pain is a particularly common one.
• Pelvic floor rehabilitation: Strengthening the pelvic muscles to reduce incontinence and restore functionality. We carry out DNS exercises and therapy that helps activate the target muscles.
• Recovery from a caesarean section: We work on reducing the scar and restoring mobility and sensation.

Kinesiotherapy

Kinesiotherapy is a key part of postpartum therapy, and together with physical therapy it forms a well-rounded whole with which we restore new mothers' full functionality.

Our kinesiotherapists will work with you on:

• Gradually regaining fitness: We strengthen the muscles with targeted therapeutic exercises, and with DNS-based exercises we work on reducing diastasis recti and pain.
• Correcting posture: We work on posture correction to prevent a kyphotic (hunched) posture.

Individual approach and support

Our physiotherapists create individually tailored therapy programmes that match your specific needs and goals. After the first session, you receive all the necessary information about the intensity and plan of the therapy.