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The development of PGP in pregnancy is multifactorial and is related to hormonal, biomechanical, traumatic, metabolic, genetic and degenerative factors. Suggested biomechanical pathophysiology focuses on an already maximally stressed lumbar spine secondary to the enlarging uterus. There is a shift in the maternal center of gravity that transfers force onto the lumbar spine, causing stress in the lower back and pelvic girdle, and resulting in compensatory postural changes such as increased lumbar lordosis.
Women with PGP have increased pelvic, thoracic and lumbar joint mobility, resulting in pelvic instability and pain. Lumbopelvic muscle strength and coordination are reduced as a result of altered mechanical forces at the pelvic girdle. The importance of hormonal influences in PGP is unclear. While the hormone relaxin in pregnancy is often associated with joint laxity, there is no clear correlation between serum relaxin levels and peripheral joint laxity or PGP
At LHPT, our goal here is to prepare your body for the journey ahead, so that you can concentrate on getting ready to welcome your new little one into this world. If you are an expectant mama or one who recently gave birth, don’t hesitate to contact us today! We’ll help make your pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery as easy for you as possible.
Listening Hands Physical Therapy can help mothers deal with pre and postnatal pains as their bodies experience the effects of pregnancy and childbirth.
Some of the most common symptoms that expecting or new mothers experience are:
You will be better prepared for one of the greatest challenges in your life by incorporating physical therapy in your prenatal and postnatal care.
Because of C-sections or episiotomies, childbirth can result in scarring. This can trigger restrictions in the body’s myofascial system. When you attempt to move, this may result in a decreased range of motion or unpleasant sensations and pain.
Our physical therapy practice utilizes unique strategies of myofascial and scar-release to remove these constraints and avoid further compromise of the myofascial system.
The abdominal wall is required to lengthen during pregnancy to accommodate the increasing volume and pressure. Both the muscles and their fascial continuities are impacted by this prolonged stretch. DR is the thinning or abrupt separation of the linea alba. The linea alba is comprised of thick connective tissue that connects the two ends of the rectus abdominis and forms the middle of the “six pack”. Diastasis recti commonly occurs during pregnancy.
Pregnancy hormones soften and physically stretch connective tissue between your muscles as your body is trying to make room for the baby. During this process your rectus abdominis muscle moves farther apart which can lead to an overstretch or separation. This gap can occur from 14 weeks of gestation and may increase until delivery. Diastasis recti can be located anywhere from below your sternum (chest bone) to your pubic bone, but the tendency is to be around your belly button area (umbilicus). It may also leave you with a bulge in the front as the muscle is being separated.
Isha is an exceptional physical therapist who understands the body really well and has excellent work ethics. She has been taking care of me during my pregnancy with different issues and her holistic approach has already helped me to feel stronger in my body again. As a PT myself, I can say that I feel absolutely safe in her hands and highly recommend her to everyone!
Our aim is to help you recover from your injury and return to the activities you enjoy. Whether your injury is related to sport, work or daily life we apply the same principles and dynamic approach used in high-end rehabilitation to resolve your problem. Our experience means we know the ropes well and can quickly get to the nub of your problem.
