Why Every New Mom Should Have a Physical Therapy Consult

By Innovative Therapy Center

Bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most incredible experiences—but it’s also one of the most physically demanding. While we often focus on the baby’s needs (and rightfully so!), new moms deserve care and recovery too. That’s where postpartum physical therapy comes in.

🌿 Your Body Just Did Something Amazing

During pregnancy and delivery, your body experiences enormous changes. Muscles stretch, joints shift, posture changes, and your pelvic floor carries the weight of it all. Even if you had an uncomplicated delivery, your body needs time—and sometimes guidance—to heal effectively.

A physical therapy consult after childbirth helps identify how your body is recovering, what areas need extra support, and how to safely return to your daily activities (and maybe your favorite workouts!).

🤱 Common Issues Postpartum PT Can Help With

Many moms assume discomfort, weakness, or leakage after birth are “just part of motherhood.” But these symptoms are common, not normal—and treatable with the right care. A postpartum PT can help address:

• Pelvic floor weakness or pain

• Diastasis recti (abdominal separation)

• Back, hip, or tailbone pain

• Urinary leakage or urgency

• Pain with intimacy

• C-section scar sensitivity or tightness

• Posture and core stability challenges

Whether you had a vaginal or cesarean delivery, your PT can design a personalized plan to help your body recover stronger and more comfortably.

🩺 What to Expect at a Postpartum PT Visit

Your physical therapy consult will be tailored to you—but most visits include:

• A conversation about your birth experience, activity goals, and current concerns

• A gentle movement and posture assessment

• Guidance on breathing, lifting, and caring for your baby in ways that protect your healing body

• Education on pelvic floor and core exercises that are safe and effective for your stage of recovery

You’ll leave your appointment with actionable tools and reassurance that your recovery matters.

💪 The Benefits Go Beyond Recovery

Postpartum physical therapy isn’t just about fixing problems—it’s about preventing them. Early care helps moms:

• Build long-term pelvic health

• Improve strength and energy levels

• Reduce pain during daily tasks

• Feel more confident in their body again

Think of it as your “fourth trimester checkup”—a chance to make sure your body is healing and functioning the way it should.

🌸 You Deserve Support Too

At Innovative Therapy Center, we believe every mom deserves to feel strong, supported, and confident in her recovery. Our physical therapists specialize in postpartum care and can help guide you through safe exercises, provide hands-on techniques for pain relief, and empower you to thrive through motherhood.

Ready to schedule your postpartum physical therapy consult?📞 Call us at 330-595-9059 or www.InnovativeTherapyCenter.com