Pre/Post-Natal Postpartum Therapy
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Pre & Postnatal Physical Therapy in Bellevue, WA
Support Your Body Before, During, and After Pregnancy
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery place unique demands on your body. At Synergy Physical Therapy, we provide expert pre- and postnatal physical therapy in Bellevue to help you stay active during pregnancy and recover safely after delivery.
Whether you’re preparing for birth or rebuilding strength postpartum, our personalized care helps you feel strong, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Why Pre & Postnatal Rehab Matters
Your body goes through rapid physical changes during and after pregnancy, including:
- Core and pelvic floor weakening
- Postural changes and back pain
- Joint stress and instability
- Muscle imbalances
Without proper guidance, these changes can lead to pain, dysfunction, or prolonged recovery. Our specialized rehab programs are designed to protect your body and speed up recovery safely.
Prenatal Physical Therapy (During Pregnancy)
Stay active and reduce discomfort throughout your pregnancy with guided care:
- Relief from back, hip, and pelvic pain
- Safe core and strength training
- Posture and body mechanics education
- Preparation for labor and delivery
- Breathing and pelvic floor coordination
Our goal is to help you maintain strength, mobility, and comfort as your body changes.
Postnatal Physical Therapy (After Delivery)
Recover the right way after childbirth—whether vaginal delivery or C-section:
- Core and abdominal restoration
- Pelvic floor rehabilitation
- Treatment for diastasis recti (ab separation)
- Scar tissue management (C-section recovery)
- Return-to-exercise and fitness guidance
We help you rebuild strength safely so you can return to daily life, workouts, and activities with confidence.
Our Personalized Approach
At Synergy Physical Therapy, every plan is customized based on your stage and goals.
Your treatment may include:
- Targeted strengthening and mobility exercises
- Pelvic floor training and coordination
- Manual therapy techniques
- Core stabilization and breathing work
- Education for safe movement at home
We take a whole-body approach to ensure long-term results—not just short-term relief.
Why Choose Synergy Physical Therapy in Bellevue?
- One-on-one, private sessions
- Specialists in women’s health and pelvic floor therapy
- Safe, evidence-based pregnancy and postpartum care
- Supportive, comfortable environment
- Convenient Bellevue location serving the Eastside
We’re here to help you feel strong, supported, and fully recovered.
Who We Help
- Expecting mothers preparing for delivery
- Postpartum moms recovering from childbirth
- Women experiencing pain, weakness, or instability
- Active moms returning to fitness or sports
Serving Bellevue & Eastside Communities
We proudly serve:
- Bellevue
- Redmond
- Kirkland
- Issaquah
- Greater Seattle Eastside
Start Your Recovery & Strength Journey Today
You don’t have to “just deal with” pain or weakness during or after pregnancy. The right care can make your experience healthier, smoother, and more empowering.
At Synergy Physical Therapy, we’re here to guide you from pregnancy through full recovery.
Feel strong through pregnancy and beyond—expert care is just one step away.
Conditions
Pre/Post-Natal Postpartum Therapy
The pelvic area is an integral part of the body that serves many purposes, especially in the female body. Pelvic pain can happen at different points throughout your menstrual cycle, during pregnancy, after giving birth, and even as a result of an underlying condition such as endometriosis. During pregnancy and after giving birth, it’s pretty common for women to experience urinary incontinence and pelvic pain.
Pelvic floor therapy is one way women can fight back against pain and discomfort as their bodies adjust during and after pregnancy. This kind of specialized therapy focuses on strengthening the pelvic floor’s ligaments, tendons, and muscles. It can also help with the symptoms of endometriosis and urinary incontinence.
Are you currently pregnant or expecting to deliver your child soon? Prenatal and postnatal physical therapy could help make both of these experiences smoother for you.
Give Synergy Physical Therapy a call today to schedule an appointment. You deserve to enjoy this special part of life, free of pain.
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary incontinence is common during and after pregnancy. This is because the muscles of the pelvic floor may become weaker.
If you’re struggling with urinary incontinence, a physical therapist can help determine the root of your problem. Instead of simply treating the symptoms, your physical therapist can focus on the cause and focus on strengthening the muscles under your bladder. This will help treat and eliminate your incontinence issues.
Exercises to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, known as Kegels, can sometimes help people with stress incontinence. Kegels can also help people with urge incontinence. Sometimes bladder retraining can also help; this process involves gradually increasing the interval time between trips to the bathroom, working up to longer and longer intervals between bathroom stops.
Therapy for prenatal and postpartum pain
There are many reasons why you may experience prenatal or postpartum pain, especially in the pelvis and back regions. Some common causes of pain are as follows:
Changes in posture.
When you’re pregnant, your center of gravity changes. To compensate for this, most women will adjust their posture and how they move, sometimes without even realizing they are doing so.
Changes in hormones.
During pregnancy, your body releases a hormone known as “relaxin.” This increases joint laxity (looseness) in the pelvic area. This is your body’s natural way of preparing for birth; however, this hormone causes ligaments in the spine to loosen, resulting in less stability and more risk for the pain to ensue.
Increased weight.
Women typically gain 25-35 pounds during pregnancy. This puts extra stress on the spine, and the growing baby in your uterus also puts extra pressure on the nerves and blood vessels surrounding your back and pelvis.
Separation of muscles.
As your stomach continues to expand throughout your pregnancy, extreme stress is put on your abdominal muscles. With continued expansion, these muscles can separate along the center, in a condition known as “diastasis recti.” This may cause a muscle imbalance that places more stress on the spine, which may result in back pain.
Our physical therapists offer both pre- and postnatal treatments for pregnancy-related pain relief. At your initial appointment, you will be greeted by one of our experienced and dedicated physical therapists. They will perform a physical evaluation to assess the nature of your symptoms.
Your medical history and any health risks will also be discussed and considered before creating a treatment plan. After your evaluation, your physical therapist will put together an individualized program for you aimed at providing relief pelvic pain, and allowing for a smooth pregnancy and/or recovery from childbirth.
Treatment plans typically involve gentle therapeutic exercises, stretches, and manual therapy. These are all done to relieve pain, strengthen your core muscles, and improve posture. Your physical therapist may also suggest additional methods, such as massage therapies, to provide other relief and optimum function as deemed necessary.
Expecting and new mothers unite!
Call Synergy Physical Therapy today if you’re experiencing pre-or postnatal pain or pelvic discomfort. Our therapists utilize the most advanced techniques for providing our patients with the relief they’ve been seeking for so long. We’re here to provide you with the assistance you need; call today to schedule an appointment.