Pregnancy Pain/Postpartum
A Message From Kirsten Brown, DPT, Owner And Founder Of Day By Day Wellness
Pregnancy is an extraordinary and transformative experience for a woman, yet it can be challenging to prioritize self-care during this period. However, it’s worth noting that pelvic floor issues, which are common during pregnancy, can be easily rectified with minimal effort. Tending to these concerns promptly can spare you from years of discomfort and incontinence.
In pregnancy, it is estimated that:
- Approximately 45% of expectant mothers experience pelvic girdle pain, which can lead to daily discomfort and potentially impact sexual activity.
- Stress urinary incontinence affects a range of 19% to 70% of pregnant women.
- Following delivery, about 35% of new mothers may experience stress urinary incontinence, involving leakage during activities like coughing, sneezing, lifting, and jumping.
- More than half of pregnant women develop diastasis recti abdominis, a condition where the abdominal muscles separate from their central tendon, leading to issues like lower back pain, stress urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse.
- Serious pelvic floor muscle injuries occur in 20% of first-time mothers after a standard pregnancy and delivery.
- 25% of women with pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain continue to experience discomfort after giving birth.
It’s important to note that these concerns are not exclusive to women who undergo vaginal births. Pregnancy hormones can loosen ligaments, potentially putting mothers at risk for pelvic misalignment even after a c-section. Additionally, scar tissue from a C-section can hinder the pelvic floor muscles’ ability to contract or relax, resulting in significant pain and incontinence.
Day By Day Wellness offers a comprehensive assessment of abdominal muscle function, overall posture, scar tissue mobility, and pelvic floor muscle function. By pinpointing the root cause of the issue, a personalized treatment plan can be devised to address it, enabling you to regain the quality of life you desire.
Why Wait? Day By Day Wellness Offers The Solution.
- Fed up with experiencing urine leakage (incontinence) during activities like jogging or even in your everyday routine?
- Troubled by lingering postpartum discomfort in your back, hips, or pelvis?
- Feeling self-conscious, disheartened, and convinced that regaining control of your body after childbirth is an insurmountable challenge?
- Experiencing pain or inconvenience during intimacy?
- Frustrated with the ineffectiveness of other physical therapy methods or unsure of what to try next?
- Seeking a lasting, natural remedy to permanently resolve these issues without resorting to pills or surgery?
If You Said "Yes" to Any of These Questions, You're in the Right Place!
At Day By Day Wellness, we encounter many postpartum women who endure unnecessary pain because they’ve been advised…
- Your doctor recommends a six-week rest period before resuming regular activities. Yet, you still face issues after days, weeks, months, or even years.
- You might think that watching workout videos on YouTube will help you quickly regain your fitness, but those sessions can be painful and lead to discomfort and leaks, leaving you feeling miserable and demoralized.
- Some may say that experiencing pain or abdominal separation after childbirth is "normal," and that "everyone leaks" or has bladder control problems as they age.
- Taking pain relievers is suggested as a quick fix.
- The options seem limited to medication, surgery, or just "dealing with it."
The Reality Is...
- Resting may provide temporary relief, but once you return to regular activities, you're likely to still experience pelvic discomfort, leakage, and other postpartum symptoms (as I'm sure you've experienced!).
- While it's fairly common, enduring prolonged pain or urine leakage after pregnancy, or even as you age, is NOT NORMAL.
- Pain relievers can be addictive, hazardous, and potentially lead to various other health issues.
- Medicine, surgery, and injections aren't the sole treatment avenues. They may be the only options your doctor has presented to you.
If You're Fed Up With Painful Intimacy, Mommy Tummy, Or Persistent Lower Back Pain, Prenatal Postnatal Therapy Can Enable You To Return To Your Passions—Even If It's Been Two Decades! And All Of This Without Relying On Medications, Pads, Or Resorting To Surgery.
Selecting the right healthcare provider tailored to your specific needs is crucial. Making the wrong choice could lead to unnecessary surgical procedures, potential dependency on drugs or pain relief medications… or a lifetime of worsening symptoms.
To prevent recurrence, it’s imperative to address issues like leakage, abdominal separation, pelvic floor dysfunction, and postpartum discomfort in the hips, back, and pelvis through the “least-invasive” and most natural approaches.
A provider who possesses a deep understanding of the body’s mechanics is essential for a successful recovery. Both pregnancy and postpartum bring about significant changes in our bodies. To achieve complete restoration, we must focus on the neck, back, diaphragm, core, pelvic floor, pelvis, posture, strength, and how we utilize our bodies. It goes beyond just Kegel exercises!
Treating the root causes of your symptoms and dysfunction, rather than merely alleviating the symptoms, is crucial for a thorough recovery. Collaborating with a professional who is committed to uncovering these underlying causes is the key to obtaining a PERMANENT solution to your postpartum challenges.
At Day By Day Wellness, We've Devised A Three-Part Process To Permanently Address Your Postpartum Concerns, Ensuring They Won't Return.
STEP 1 - YOUR STORY MATTERS.
The current state of our healthcare system can be frustrating. Waiting for weeks, if not months, for an appointment only to have a brief interaction with a doctor who swiftly moves on to the next patient can leave you feeling bewildered.
This rushed approach is unfortunately prevalent in many physical therapy clinics. Therapists often lack the time to truly understand your goals or provide personalized attention. This is precisely why our approach is distinct.
That’s why, above all, we want to hear your story.
Having worked successfully with numerous postpartum women, we recognize that every individual is unique. Each person possesses a distinct body, personal history, and patterns of pain and symptoms.
In this initial phase, we encourage you to openly share your story. This allows us to gain a comprehensive understanding not only of what’s ailing your body but also of how it’s impacting your day-to-day life.
STEP 2 - IDENTIFYING THE ORIGIN OF YOUR SYMPTOMS
Many individuals receive a medical term or diagnosis to explain their physical issues. It might have been provided by a doctor, surfaced through tests, or even found online.
You might have received diagnoses like Prolapse, Diastasis Recti, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Incontinence, Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Pain, or Hip/Back/Pelvic Pain.
It’s likely that you were advised to relax, take medication, or simply wait for relief. While these measures can offer temporary respite, they fail to address the root cause of the issue.
The source of pain or symptoms varies from person to person. No two individuals experience the same problem due to identical circumstances.
At Day By Day Wellness, our aim is to address the underlying cause of your discomfort, ensuring it not only disappears but also remains at bay.
We acknowledge that you may still have reservations about Integrative Physical Therapy. To address this, we’ve introduced a cost-effective Discovery/Screening Visit.
These Discovery Visits are designed for those who may be doubtful, uncertain or have faced disappointment in the past. Through the Discovery Visit, you’ll gain insight into the nature of your condition, its expected duration for correction, and the assurance that it can be resolved naturally!
STEP 3 - ERADICATE THE ISSUE AND MAINTAIN A LASTING SOLUTION
This is the pivotal phase where significant transformations take place. We present a customized plan that empowers you to:
…resume physical activities, including running or jumping, free from concerns of recurring pain, stiffness, or issues with bladder control.
…engage with your children, lifting and carrying them with ease.
…reestablish intimate connections with your partner without the fear of discomfort.
…return to your preferred forms of exercise, be it yoga, running, tennis, and more.
As your body recuperates from Diastasis Recti/Abdominal Separation and regains full core strength, you’ll rediscover your vitality, confidence, and allure.
We cater to individuals who are driven to reclaim their vibrant lifestyle, even if they currently feel constrained.
Would you like to inquire about our availability and pricing before scheduling a visit?
You don’t need to sacrifice your interests or time with family due to issues that can be resolved.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Brown, DPT, Owner and Founder of Day By Day Wellness
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