Prenatal & Postpartum
Prenatal physical therapy treats back, pelvic and hip pain during pregnancy and helps you prepare for delivery, and postpartum physical therapy helps your body recover after birth. We offer prenatal and postpartum care in Chubbuck, Idaho, for patients from Chubbuck and Pocatello, with a pelvic floor focus.
During pregnancy
Your body changes fast, and aches are common. They are worth treating.
Pregnancy back pain
A growing belly changes your posture and loads the low back. We use manual therapy, gentle strengthening and positions that ease strain. More on Back Pain.
Pelvic girdle pain and SI joint pain in pregnancy
SI joint pain in pregnancy is felt at the back of the pelvis, on one side, or when rolling over in bed or climbing stairs often comes from the sacroiliac joints.
Pubic bone pain in pregnancy
Pubic bone pain in pregnancy is felt at the front of the pelvis, at the pubic symphysis, often hurts when you walk, step or turn in bed.
Sciatica
Pain that runs down the leg is covered on Sciatica.
Getting ready for delivery
Birth preparation covers breathing, positions that help you relax your pelvic floor, and a plan for movement in labor. It is practical, not scary, and you can bring a partner.
If pain continues or you do not know what is normal, ask your OB. We work alongside your provider, and idaho allows direct access to physical therapy, so you do not need a referral from a doctor to begin. Some insurance plans, and Medicare typically, may still require one. If you are unsure, call us and we will check your plan.
After the baby arrives
Recovery is not only about getting your body back. It is about moving comfortably and feeling in control again.
Diastasis recti
A gap between the two halves of the abdominal muscles. We use core retraining and breathing to restore control and tension.
Postpartum pelvic floor
Postpartum pelvic floor weakness or tightness is common. Leaking urine after birth is common but not something you have to live with. See Incontinence.
Heaviness or a bulge
A sign of prolapse, covered on pelvic organ prolapse.
C-section scar
C-section recovery includes the scar. Scar mobilization and gentle movement can ease tightness and pulling around the scar once it has healed.
Painful sex
Pain after birth, covered on Pelvic Pain, often responds to manual techniques and relaxation work.
When to start, and returning to running and exercise
Most people start postpartum physical therapy after their six-week checkup, with their OB's okay. You do not have to wait for a problem. A check of your core and pelvic floor can show what to build before you go back to lifting or running.
Return to exercise after baby starts gently, and running after pregnancy builds up in stages through a return-to-run program. We check strength, how well you handle load and whether you have symptoms such as leaking or heaviness, and we progress your running only when your body is ready.
Sore wrists from carrying and feeding a baby
Holding a newborn all day can irritate the wrist and thumb. If you have tingling in your hand, see Carpal Tunnel. The overview of our pelvic health work is on pelvic floor therapy.
We accept most insurance plans and verify your benefits before you arrive. Auto injury liens, Medpay and workers compensation are accepted, and there is a self-pay option. Call the office to confirm your plan.
Call your OB or go to the ER if you have
- Vaginal bleeding during pregnancy
- Leaking fluid
- Sudden swelling in the face or hands, or a severe headache
- Fever, or a red, painful or draining C-section incision
- One swollen, painful calf
Our care is meant to go along with your prenatal and postpartum medical care, not replace it.
Prenatal and postpartum care in Chubbuck, Idaho
Call or request an appointment at our Chubbuck clinic. We see patients from Chubbuck, Pocatello and the surrounding area.
Questions about SI joint pain pregnancy or pubic bone pain pregnancy are welcome: call and we will tell you whether physical therapy is a fit.
We see patients at our Chubbuck clinic from Chubbuck and Pocatello, Idaho.