Pregnancy Should Not Be Painful

Solutions to Pain During and After Your Pregnancy

Pregnancy changes everything.

The physical changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth and caring for a newborn are unavoidable. But when pain accompanies these changes, there are solutions. Physical therapy can address painful symptoms related to pregnancy and teach you techniques to prevent further problems.

Between 50 to 80 percent of women experience back pain during their pregnancy, ranging from mild aches to acute or even chronic pain. Although studies indicate that lower back pain usually occurs between the fifth and seventh month of pregnancy, we now know that it can start as early as the eighth week, especially for women with pre-existing problems. To avoid long-term problems, the sooner you address back pain, the easier it is to treat. While back pain is fairly common, it does not have to be accepted as “just part of the process.” Your changing body requires that you change along with it.

Safe and effective solutions.

At Rike Physical Therapy & Women's Health Center, we are focused on offering you solutions and relief from pain during your pregnancy and after the birth of your child. Our experienced therapists can treat the following:

What to Expect

During your initial visit, plan to be at our office for a full hour as we will perform an evaluation and plan your course of treatment. Follow-up visits usually last 45 minutes and depending on your case, you may need only a few visits. Our goal is for you to maintain an optimal level of function throughout your pregnancy while coping with the least amount of discomfort. Our therapists are dedicated to helping you experience a healthy, active and comfortable pregnancy.

After a thorough evaluation, your physical therapist may recommend and provide one or several of the following interventions: