Common post partum symptoms that physiotherapy can treat

Navigating Postpartum: Common Pelvic Floor Symptoms to Watch For 
As you embark on your recovery postpartum, it’s important to be aware of some common pelvic floor symptoms that might arise after giving birth. It’s a crucial aspect of postnatal recovery; understanding what’s normal can help you take the best care of yourself and know when to seek help.
Here are a few symptoms you might experience:

1. Urinary Incontinence: Leakage when you sneeze, laugh, or exercise is more common than you might think. It’s often temporary but can be managed with specific exercises and therapies.
2. Pelvic Pressure or Heaviness: A feeling of heaviness or pressure in the pelvic region can be a sign that the pelvic organs need more support from the pelvic floor muscles. 
3. Painful Intercourse: Discomfort during or after sex can occur due to changes in your pelvic floor muscles, sensitive scarring or dryness 
4. Difficulty with Bowel Movements: Straining or discomfort while going to the bathroom may be related to the pelvic floor. Ensuring a balanced diet and staying hydrated can support bowel health.
5. Pain: Pelvic pain may continue after pregnancy and is treatable with physiotherapy. Scars (either c-section, episiotomies and tears) can all become hypersensitive, making movement uncomfortable. Physios can provide holistic scar therapy to address scar sensitivity and scar aesthetics. 

Remember, these symptoms are common, and there’s no need to suffer in silence.  Seeking help from a pelvic floor specialist can make a big difference. Your body is amazing, and with the right support and self-care, you’ll be on the path to recovery..