• I am having a lot of pain all over my body post pregnancy. Should I go for some physical therapy?

After giving birth, I have been experiencing a lot of widespread pain throughout my body. Can physical therapy help the pain?

9 Answers

  • Physical Therapist
  • North Richland Hills, TX

Yes, I would specifically find a pelvic floor therapist over a general ortho.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Henrico, VA

Yes, PT will help. A PT place specializing in women’s health PT like RVAPT will help you with this.
Best wishes in your pain relief and path to success.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Valley Stream, NY

You really shouldn't feel that much pain. You need to see your primary care physician for some blood work before starting any physical therapy.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Fayetteville, NC

It depends. The question is, what other medical history do you have? The short answer is physical therapy can help but we need to know what is causing the pain. So, I would suggest you see a physical therapist and the therapist would decide if you need follow-up with your PCP.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Fanwood, NJ

Absolutely!

  • Physical Therapist
  • Greeneville, TN

Yes

  • Physical Therapist
  • Cary, North Carolina

Yes, this sounds like something PT could help with. There are pelvic health PTs who specialize in post partum PT.

  • Physical Therapist
  • Clifton, NJ

Yes it can. Also, as hard as it sounds, getting sleep, eating well, managing your stress levels will be very important. Make sure you're receiving help from your spouse, family and friends. Especially since you are a new mommy. Congratulations!

  • Physical Therapist
  • Jersey City, NJ

Yes, definitely. During pregnancy and labor, the female body goes through a lot of stress, which causes residual pain post-pregnancy due to altered body mechanics. I have worked with many post-pregnant women in the past for back pain, leg/hip pain, pubic pain, etc. Physical therapy does wonders for post-pregnancy issues.

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