Post Natal Chiropractic Care in Olympic Village, Vancouver

You just had a baby. Everyone is asking how the baby is doing, but how are you doing?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pregnancy, birth, and those first months with a newborn can be a lot on
your body. Your core feels different, your back might ache from feeding
and carrying, your hips may feel uncomfortable, or you may be
wondering when and how you can start feeling strong again.
And if you had a C-section, you may have a scar that has healed on the
outside but still feels tight, sensitive, or simply different.

As a mom myself, I understand how easy it is to put your own recovery
on the back burner. There is always another feeding, another diaper,
another nap to catch up on. But your recovery matters, too.

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You Don’t Have to Wait Until Something Is Seriously Wrong

Maybe you’re thinking:
“My back hurts every time I pick up my baby.”
“My stomach still feels weak.”
“My C-section scar feels tight.”
“I want to exercise again, but I don’t know where to start.”
“I just don’t feel like myself physically.”
“I still pee my pants when I sneeze.”
These are all good reasons to have your body assessed.

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Your Body Has Been Through a Lot

During pregnancy, your abdominal wall stretches, your posture
changes, and your muscles and joints adapt to support a growing baby.
Birth adds another physical demand, and then suddenly you’re
spending your days lifting, carrying, feeding, and rocking a newborn.
It is completely normal for your body to feel different postpartum.

But common doesn’t mean you have to live with pain, weakness, or
discomfort.
Postpartum recovery isn’t about getting your “old body” back. It’s
about helping your body feel strong, capable, and supported in this new
stage of life.

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How Can Chiropractic Care Help After Having a Baby?

Postpartum chiropractic care can help assess and manage a variety of
musculoskeletal concerns, including:
● Neck, upper, and lower back pain from feeding, carrying, and
holding your baby
● Headaches that may be associated with neck and upper-body
tension
● Jaw pain and tension

● Wrist and hand pain from frequently holding, feeding, and lifting
your baby
● Shoulder and upper-back tension from nursing, pumping, and
prolonged feeding positions
● Hip, knee, ankle, and other extremity pain that may develop
during pregnancy or postpartum
● General aches, stiffness, and movement restrictions as your body
adapts to the physical demands of motherhood

Your postpartum recovery is unique to you. You don’t have to simply
accept pain or weakness as part of being a new mom.
With the right support, you can work toward feeling stronger, moving
more comfortably, and feeling more confident in your body again.

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What About Diastasis Recti?

One of the most common questions we hear is:
“Do I have diastasis recti, and what can I do about it?”

Diastasis recti involves changes to the connective tissue between the
abdominal muscles as your abdominal wall adapts during pregnancy.
You may notice abdominal doming or coning, a feeling of weakness
through your core, or simply that your abdomen doesn’t feel the way it
used to.
But postpartum core recovery is about more than measuring the space
between your muscles.
We want to look at the whole picture: your symptoms, strength,
abdominal-wall function, movement, and what you want to get back to
doing.

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What About a C-Section Scar?

A healed C-section incision doesn’t necessarily mean you’re completely
recovered.

Some women notice tightness, sensitivity, altered sensation, a pulling feeling around the scar, or a shelf-like appearance even months after birth.
When appropriate, postpartum care can include assessment and
treatment of the scar and surrounding tissues, along with rehabilitation
to help restore comfortable movement and abdominal function.

 

 

 

Depending on your individual needs, treatment may include soft-tissue
techniques such as Graston, cupping, or MPS, alongside active rehabilitation.

The goal isn’t simply to “fix” your scar. It’s about helping you feel comfortable
and confident in your body again.

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Postpartum Rehab Is About More Than Your Abs
Your core doesn’t work in isolation.
Postpartum rehabilitation may involve your:

Core • Pelvic Floor • Hips • Spine • Breathing • Strength • Mobility

Customized postnatal rehabilitation and chiropractic care can help
support your recovery, rebuild core strength, and address common
aches, pains, and areas of discomfort that can come with caring for a
new baby.

Book with Dr. Garcia or Dr. Pickell today to start your recovery today.