The Injury Hub
Post Pregnancy Problems: Info, Symptoms & Physiotherapy Treatment.
Our Chartered Physiotherapists across Ireland are experts in the causes, symptoms and treatment of post pregnancy problems.
The Injury Hub: Post Pregnancy Problems
Post Pregnancy Problems.
Having a baby changes your body. A lot of women experience physical problems as a result of labour and birth but our chartered Physios can help you deal with these changes and address and issues which may arise as a result of childbirth.
How We Can Help.
Symptoms, Treatment & How We Can Help Your Recovery.
Learn about common symptoms, effective treatments, and how our expert team supports your recovery journey every step of the way.
Symptoms Of Post Pregnancy Problems
Pelvic Pain and pubic symphisis discomfort directly relate to the process of the baby passing through the bony pelvis. Relaxation of the ligaments to allow the baby to pass through leads to decreased stability of the joint. Then comes the stretching of joint as the baby passes through. This can lead to pain around the joints of the pelvis following the birth process.
Low Back Pain can be traced back to two major causes. One is the aforementioned ‘loose’ ligaments effect causing instability in the region. The other is the obvious increase in weight in the abdominal region. In particular the increased weight dragging forwards combined with the lack of ligament support due to release of Relaxin causes low back pain, often with symptoms referring into the bottom or legs.
Treatment With Physiotherapy
Our Physios can ascertain which structures are involved and use a combination of treatment and rehabilitation to alleviate your symptoms.
There are a number of different techniques that our specialist will use to treat you but in most cases there will be a factor of personalisation for the symptoms that you are suffering from.
Our Expertise
Our Physios can help to overcome these difficulties by teaching you to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the bowel, urethra and vagina.
Pelvic floor exercises, often referred to as Kegel exercises, involve repetitive contractions of the pelvic floor muscles and have been shown to effectively prevent and treat urinary incontinence during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Ideally you should begin the exercises during pregnancy.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Please refer to our individual clinic location pages for pricing information.
What Are Your Clinic Hours?
Monday – Friday: 8am to 8pm
Saturday: 9am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
*Please note, opening times can vary between clinics
Where Is This Service Available?
This service is available in any of our nationwide clinics.
Am I Covered By Health Insurance?
We work with all major insurers – Vhi, Laya and Irish Life. We recommend you check your own policy for its terms and conditions to see what cover you have.
How Do I Contact You?
Our Patient Services team is available to help you Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm, and Saturdays from 8:00am to 4:00pm.
Call Us: 01 611 1740
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