As an active, health-conscious mom, you’re probably itching to get back to your workouts after having your baby. But before jumping back into your favorite activities, it’s crucial to rebuild your foundation: hip mobility, pelvic floor function, and core strength. Addressing these key areas not only prevents injury but also helps you perform exercises like squats and deadlifts with confidence.
Here’s why you should consider pelvic floor physical therapy (PT) as the first step on your postpartum fitness journey:
1. Regaining Hip Mobility for a Proper Hip Hinge
Many exercises, from picking up your baby to lifting weights, rely on a proper hip hinge. During pregnancy, your body’s changing shape and hormones like relaxin can limit hip mobility. Without restoring it postpartum, movements like bending or lifting can strain your lower back and pelvic floor.
Pelvic floor PT focuses on restoring hip flexibility and teaching you how to hinge effectively. This ensures you’re moving from your hips—not your spine—when you lift, squat, or bend over.
2. Supporting Pelvic Floor Function
Your pelvic floor takes a beating during pregnancy and delivery, whether vaginal or via c-section (yes, you read that right, even after a c-section). If not addressed, issues like leakage, pain, or heaviness (pelvic organ prolapse) can make exercise uncomfortable—or even impossible.
Through targeted exercises, a pelvic floor therapist can:
Help you reconnect with and strengthen these vital muscles.
Teach you how to coordinate your pelvic floor with your breath.
Prevent common issues like leaking during high-impact activities.
3. Rebuilding Core Strength to Heal Diastasis Recti
Diastasis recti, or the separation of abdominal muscles, is a common postpartum condition. A weak core can lead to poor posture, back pain, and even a worsening of the separation with high-impact or intense exercises.
Pelvic floor PT can guide you through a personalized plan to:
Close the gap safely.
Reintegrate your core into movements.
Progress toward more challenging exercises like planks and push-ups.
Why Moms Like You Choose Pelvic Floor PT First
Your body went through an incredible transformation during pregnancy. Rushing into exercise without rebuilding your foundation can lead to setbacks, discomfort, or long-term issues. By investing in pelvic floor PT, you’re prioritizing your health and setting yourself up for success in the activities you love.
At Foundation Physical Therapy in Waukesha, WI, we specialize in helping moms like you regain strength and confidence to return to exercise postpartum. Together, we’ll create a plan tailored to your goals—whether that’s lifting your toddler, busting out burpees at bootcamp, or simply enjoying a pain-free yoga class.
Take the First Step Today to Return to Exercise Postpartum
Ready to reclaim your strength and return to exercise safely? Schedule your appointment with Foundation Physical Therapy today and start building the foundation your body deserves.
Book your session now, and let’s get you back to doing what you love—stronger and more confident than ever!
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