Why Postpartum Women Shouldn’t Ignore Pelvic Floor Symptoms | Flow Free Physical Therapy Manchester, CT
Why Postpartum Women Shouldn’t Ignore Pelvic Floor Symptoms
If you’ve had a baby—whether six weeks or six years ago—you may still notice things that don’t quite feel the same. Maybe you leak a little when you laugh or work out. Maybe there’s a sense of heaviness or pressure you can’t explain. Or maybe intimacy feels different, even uncomfortable.
First, know this: you’re not alone, and more importantly, you don’t have to live with it.
Your Pelvic Floor Does So Much More Than You Think
Your pelvic floor muscles are the foundation for your core. They support your bladder, uterus, and bowel, and play a huge role in stability, posture, and confidence in movement. During pregnancy and birth—whether vaginal or cesarean—those muscles are stretched and challenged in ways that often need intentional recovery.
Just like rehabbing a knee or shoulder after an injury, your pelvic floor deserves the same focused care.
Common Postpartum Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Leaking with coughing, sneezing, running, or jumping
Pelvic pain or pressure or the feeling of “something dropping”
Pain during intimacy
Core weakness or a persistent “pooch”
Low back, hip, or tailbone pain that lingers months after birth
While these are common, they are not something you have to accept as your “new normal.”
How Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Helps
At Flow Free Physical Therapy and Performance, I help women reconnect with their bodies and restore function through personalized, one-on-one sessions.
A pelvic floor physical therapy session might include:
A full-body assessment (not just your pelvic floor!)
Gentle hands-on techniques to release tension and improve muscle coordination
Targeted exercises to build strength and confidence
Education so you understand your body and feel empowered in your recovery
Every treatment plan is tailored to your goals—whether that’s returning to running, lifting, or simply feeling more like yourself again.
Why Cash-Based Physical Therapy Makes a Difference
Choosing a cash-based practice means you get my full attention for your entire session—no rushed visits, no cookie-cutter exercises, and no insurance limitations. Together, we’ll take the time to address your unique needs and create lasting results that fit your lifestyle.
Let’s Help You Feel at Home in Your Body Again
If you’ve been putting off pelvic floor therapy because you thought it was “just part of being a mom,” this is your reminder—it’s not. Healing is possible, and you deserve it.
✨ Ready to get started?
Book a personalized pelvic floor physical therapy session at Flow Free Physical Therapy and Performance in Manchester, CT, and take the first step toward feeling confident and strong again.
