30 Apr Returning to Fitness After Baby: How Physiotherapy Can Smooth the Transition
Bringing a baby into the world is a wonderful experience, but getting back into a fitness routine can be a challenge for new moms. Your body has changed—hormonally, musculature, and joints affected—and wondering how to get strong again in a way that feels safe and confident is all part of the beginning process of being stronger than ever. At Bionic SportMed & Physiotherapy, we think that Physiotherapy has an important part to play in guiding women through this troubled time and helping them regain their physical health.
Understanding Postpartum Changes
Pregnancy and childbirth are tough on your body. The abdominal muscles lengthen, the floor of the pelvis weakens, and joints and ligaments may soften because of the hormone relaxin. Typical issues new mothers can face in the months after giving birth include:
- Pelvic floor disorder (incontinence, pelvic pain)
- Diastasis recti Diastasis separation of recti muscles may be corrected by suturing the abdomen muscles.
- Lower back and hip pain.
- Altered posture & upper body strain (especially from carrying & feeding your baby)
These problems can make simple acts painful – never mind returning to strenuous activity.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
A personalized course of physiotherapy can change all that. This is how we help new moms at Bionic SportMed& Physiotherapy:
Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation: Using special exercises and hands-on treatment, we return the pelvic floor muscles to proper function, relieving discomfort and enhancing bladder function.
Core Reconnection & Diastasis Recti Healing: We measure the separation in your abdomen and teach you safe, clear moves to gradually restore the strength of your core without making the gap worse.
Posture Therapy & Education: Our Physical Therapists show you how to restore your posture following changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which may lead to back, neck, and shoulder strain.
Pain Management: We address ongoing pain in your hips, lower back, or elsewhere with manual therapy, modalities (including ultrasound or TENS), and exercise prescriptions.
Progressive Exercise Prescription: We provide individually designed fitness programs that gradually encourage you to return to everything you want to do.
Choose Bionic SportMed & Physiotherapy
Our staff is sympathetic to the needs of postpartum mothers. We provide respectful, empathy-based care in an affirming space so you can feel heard and understood. Whether you gave birth weeks or months ago, it is never too late to begin regaining strength and mobility.
Schedule Your Postpartum Exam Now
When you’re ready to return to your true self—fit, active, and confident—contact Bionic SportMed & Physiotherapy and schedule your postpartum physiotherapy assessment. From then on, we’ll forge a path that honors your body’s course and supports your progress.