Pregnancy and childbirth are transformative experiences, but for many moms, they come with unexpected challenges—including lingering pelvic floor symptoms that just won’t go away. If you’re dealing with issues like urinary leakage, pelvic pressure, pain during intimacy, or even back and hip discomfort months after giving birth, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: there’s often a fixable reason behind these problems.
What’s Really Going On With Your Pelvic Floor?
Your pelvic floor muscles don’t operate in isolation. They work as part of a larger system that includes your pelvic bones, ligaments, and core muscles. During labor and delivery, the pelvis expands and shifts to make room for your baby’s exit. This is completely natural, but sometimes, the pelvic bones don’t return to their proper positioning after childbirth.
When your pelvic bones are not positioned correctly, it can disrupt how your pelvic floor muscles function. They may stay tense, overstretched, or even both, leading to symptoms that persist no matter how many Kegels or breathing exercises you do.
The Signs of Pelvic Bone Positioning Issues
Some common indicators that your pelvic bones might not have returned to their optimal positioning include:
Persistent urinary or bowel leakage.
A feeling of heaviness or pressure in your pelvic area.
Pain or discomfort in your lower back, hips, or pubic bone.
Difficulty fully engaging your core muscles.
Symptoms that worsen after standing, lifting, or other physical activities.
Feeling off-kilter while sitting or like you can’t get both of your sitz bones on a chair equally at the same time.
If these sound familiar, you could be dealing with a mechanical issue that needs more than strengthening exercises to resolve.
The Solution: Repositioning Your Pelvic Bones for Lasting Relief
Repositioning your pelvic bones can help restore proper function to your pelvic floor and core, paving the way for real, lasting relief. This is where postpartum physical therapy can be a game changer. At Foundation Physical Therapy, we specialize in assessing and addressing postpartum pelvic positioning issues as part of a holistic approach to healing.
Our Foundation Method focuses on three key steps:
Connect - We help you reconnect with your pelvic floor and core through gentle, targeted exercises.
Build - Strengthen and balance your muscles to support your repositioned pelvis.
Apply - Learn strategies to integrate these changes into everyday activities like lifting, bending, and caring for your little one.
Through hands-on techniques and personalized exercises, we’ll guide your body back to its natural positioning so your symptoms can resolve for good. We've seen many moms for whom mobilizing their pelvic bones is the thing that makes the difference!
Don’t Settle for “This Is Just Part of Motherhood”
Many moms are told that pelvic floor issues are an unavoidable part of postpartum life. But that’s simply not true. You deserve to feel strong, confident, and capable as you navigate motherhood. Addressing pelvic bone positioning could be the key to unlocking that feeling.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to reclaim your body and resolve those stubborn pelvic floor symptoms, schedule a postpartum evaluation with us at Foundation Physical Therapy. Located in Waukesha, WI, we help moms like you find natural, effective solutions to postpartum challenges every day.
Call us today at 262-627-0425 or click the button below to be taken to our scheduling page.
You don’t have to live with discomfort. Let’s get you back to feeling your best.
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