PAIN
AFTER CHILDBIRTH
After childbirth the body needs time to recover, and pain in the back, pelvis and neck is common. With Dr. Verbitskiy in Maribor, we help with gentle manual therapy and exercises, in agreement with your gynaecologist.
Pregnancy and childbirth change posture, muscle balance and the stability of the pelvis. After birth the hormones continue to change, the ligaments may still be lax, and lifting and carrying the baby every day puts additional strain on the back, neck and wrists. Pain is common, but you do not have to simply put up with it.
Why pain occurs after childbirth
It is often a combination of several factors:
- 🔹 Altered posture and reduced pelvic stability after pregnancy
- 🔹 Lax ligaments due to hormonal changes
- 🔹 Weakened abdominal and pelvic floor muscles
- 🔹 Prolonged lifting, carrying and feeding the baby in a forced posture
- 🔹 Strain on the sacrum and tailbone during birth
- 🔹 Lack of sleep and stress, which increase muscle tension
How problems after childbirth present
Common signs are:
- 🔹 Pain in the lower back and pelvis
- 🔹 Pain in the tailbone or at the pubic bone
- 🔹 Tension in the neck, shoulders and upper back
- 🔹 Pain or tingling in the wrists and hands
- 🔹 A feeling of weak abdominal muscles
- 🔹 Pain when lifting or carrying the baby
How we treat pain after childbirth
We adapt the treatment to your condition, the type of birth and your recovery. We also adapt the appointment if you are breastfeeding or have a small child.
1. Conversation and assessment
A conversation about the birth and recovery, examination of posture, pelvis and spine.
2. Gentle manual therapy
Release of tight muscles and gentle improvement of mobility, adapted to the period after childbirth.
3. Exercises and guidance
Tips for lifting and carrying the baby, posture during feeding and exercises for gradual strengthening.
Signs that require immediate attention
Consult your gynaecologist immediately or seek emergency help in case of heavy bleeding, fever, severe abdominal pain, a swollen and painful leg, breathing difficulties, severe headache or vision disturbances. Seek medical help also if you are accompanied by long-lasting low mood or exhaustion.
After a caesarean section or complications, treatment is possible only in agreement with the gynaecologist. In general, the first check-up with the gynaecologist is important before starting manual therapy. Manual therapy is a complement, not a replacement.
What our patients say
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Visit YouTube channel →Frequently asked questions about pain after childbirth
How soon after childbirth can I come?
Usually after the first check-up with the gynaecologist, and after a caesarean section or complications in agreement with them. We judge each case after a conversation.
Can I come with my baby?
Yes, we also adapt the treatment to your schedule and the needs of the child.
Does manual therapy help with pelvic and tailbone pain after childbirth?
It can reduce muscle tension and improve pelvic mobility, often together with stability exercises. The response varies.
How should I lift and carry my child?
An upright posture, keeping the child close to the body and switching sides help. You will receive detailed guidance after the examination.
Is pain after childbirth normal?
To a certain degree it is common, but it should gradually decrease. If the problems do not improve or warning signs appear, talk to a doctor.
How many treatments do I need?
It depends on the problems and the time since the birth; many patients feel relief after the first visits.
Contact us
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