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Pregnancy & Postpartum Physical Therapy

From Bump to Baby (and Beyond): We’ve Got Your Back (and Hips and Pelvic Floor)

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Prenatal & Postpartum Physical Therapy

From Bump to Baby (and Beyond): We’ve Got Your Back (and Hips and Pelvic Floor)

ResilientRX can help get you feeling like yourself again!

We are a first trauma-informed clinic. This means provide a judgement-free environment where we listen, provide guidance, and create a safe space for you to understand how to move your body.

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Stronger Through Every Stage: Prenatal & Postpartum Physical Therapy That Puts You First

Pregnancy and postpartum bring incredible changes—and not all of them are comfortable. From back pain and pelvic pressure to diastasis recti and incontinence, your body may feel like unfamiliar territory.
We help you navigate these shifts with strength, stability, and confidence, so you can keep doing what matters most—during pregnancy, after delivery, and well beyond.


You Deserve More Than “Just Wait It Out”

Too often, prenatal aches or postpartum symptoms are brushed off as “normal” or “just part of motherhood.”
Yes, they’re common—but that doesn’t mean you have to live with them. Our prenatal and postpartum physical therapy is designed to address the root cause of discomfort, not just mask it, so you can feel your best through every stage.

Common Reasons Moms-to-Be & New Moms See Us

Urinary Incontinence

What Is It?

​This is accidental leakage or increased urgency to urinate often. Many people believe they simply need to accept it because they were pregnant- this is not true!

This can be successfully treated in pelvic floor physical therapy.

Many people complain that they:

  • Pee with they sneeze or cough
  • Fear they will leak when running or jumping
  • Fear not being around a restroom because of an urgency to pee often
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Urinary Incontinence
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Diastasis Recti
Diastasis Recti

What Is It?

This is the separation of the middle (linea alba) of the rectus abdominis (aka the “six” pack muscle).

As you can see in the picture, this can occur in different areas of the abdomen.

​This is common during pregnancy and can continue to occur after giving birth.

Many people complain that they:

  • Still “look pregnant”
  • Feel like they cannot engage their abdominals
  • Notice bulging with using their abdominals
Postpartum Challenges

Did you know that postpartum is anytime beyond birth, including menopause? Just because you had a child years ago, it isn’t too late to get your symptoms checked out. Pelvic floor physical therapy can help.

  • Are you unsure how to return to exercise after having a child?
  • Are you leaking when you jump?
  • Does it feel like you can’t engage your butt or abdominal muscles?
  • Do you feel like you can’t control your body as well?

These are common questions that occur postpartum. Just because you are cleared at 6-8 weeks doesn’t mean you can safely return to your normal exercise routine. It is important that you can take time to invest in your new body to learn how to safely return to running, lifting, jumping, strength training and more!

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Pregnancy
Pregnancy

Physical therapy during pregnancy helps address the unique changes your body undergoes, reducing discomfort like back, hip, and pelvic pain while improving mobility and stability. It prepares your body for labor and delivery by strengthening key muscles, optimizing posture, and enhancing pelvic floor health. PT also supports recovery postpartum, helping you feel stronger and more confident during every stage of pregnancy and beyond.

Common reasons why people seek PT during their pregnancy: 

  • Pelvic Pain or Pressure – Discomfort in the pelvic area due to changes in weight distribution and ligament laxity.
  • Urinary Incontinence – Leaking urine when sneezing, coughing, or laughing.
  • Low Back or Hip Pain – Strain on the lumbar spine and pelvis from the growing baby and altered posture.
  • Pain During Sex – Increased sensitivity or discomfort caused by hormonal changes and tissue stretching.
  • Preparation for Labor – Learning techniques to improve pelvic floor flexibility and relaxation for childbirth.
Chronic Hip, Low back and Pelvic Pain

What Is It?​

Pelvic floor dysfunction goes beyond the common issues of urinary leakage and postpartum symptoms. It is important to recognize that chronic hip, low back, and pelvic pain can often be misdiagnosed when the underlying cause is actually pelvic floor dysfunction.

The narrow space of the pelvic outlet can be directly influenced by factors such as constipation, bladder irritation, menstrual cycle, and prolapse, leading to pain and discomfort. Identifying and addressing pelvic floor dysfunction is crucial in effectively managing these symptoms.

Many people complain that they have:

  • Nagging pain that isn’t reducing with traditional physical therapy
  • Pain that increases around their menstrual cycle
  • Pain that worsens as the day goes on
  • Pain that increases with physical activities and emotional stressors
  • Have painful periods
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FAQ

    • Urinary incontinence (urgency or impaired bladder control)
    • Pain with sex
    • Prolapse
    • Vulvar pain
    • Pregnancy and Postpartum care, including returning to exercise
    • Diastasis Recti
    • Pelvic, hip, SI joint and low back pain that has not resolved with orthopedic physical therapy or other conservative treatments
  • Yes! We can complete all activities externally if you are not feeling well enough for an internal assessment.

  • Each diagnosis is different. It depends on the diagnosis, how long it has been occuring for and symptom intensity. We will make recommendations on how often to attend after your initial evaluation, but we work with your budget and time to make the best possible plan to fit your needs.

    Because we are 1:1 you the full time, most people only need to come anywhere from 6-10 visits.

  • An internal assessment is when your physical therapist assesses the 3 layers of the pelvic floor through the vagina or rectum. We also assess strength and coordination as well. However, if you are uncomfortable with this, we can complete everything externally.

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