Back pain to loose abs: Here’s how new moms can bounce back with physiotherapy

Every woman embraces their journey of pregnancy and childbirth despite of the changes that her body goes through, though discomforts during pregnancy are considered normal but the truth is they are not, if you have discomforts during pregnancy that is neck pain, back pain, pelvic pain, hand pain, heal pain or any other musculoskeletal pain, understand that they can be cured by physiotherapy. Not only antenatal discomforts but physiotherapy and a qualified physiotherapist can help new mothers in their road to recovery after childbirth in their postpartum phase.
Wonder what exactly do we mean when we say a new mother needs recovery? In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Priyanka Khanna, Women’s Health Physiotherapist and Lactation Consultant at Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in New Delhi, explained that a mother’s body goes through some major changes during pregnancy and these are –
Priyanka Khanna added, “Soon after childbirth these changes tends to reverse and the body starts to regain its pre-pregnancy state back. But the bounce back phenomena depends on many factors such as the type of pregnancy a woman had, the risks and complications involved, mode of delivery and so accordingly a new mother needs care, attention and mainly time to recover.”

Most common concerns that are highlighted by every new mother can be addressed by a physiotherapist. According to Priyanka Khanna, the major concerns are
 
It is always recommended to consult your OBGYN (health care provider) and a physiotherapist for a detailed assessment of diastasis recti before you start any exercise routine to make sure that healing is complete and to prevent any kind of insult to your musculosketal health.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.