Pelvic Floor to the Rescue: The Postpartum Physios Every Vancouver Mom Needs
Ok ladies, let’s give it up for pelvic floor physios—the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed! These rockstars specialize in keeping your pelvic floor (aka the MVP of pregnancy and postpartum) strong and happy. Whether you're gearing up to push a watermelon out or dealing with those "oops, I sneezed" moments, they’ve got your back, your core… and your bladder. From preventing leaks, checking & managing diastasis recti, to easing discomfort during sex, and helping you feel like yourself again, they’re here to make mom life a whole lot easier. But here’s the secret: pelvic floor physios aren’t just for when something goes wrong. Every pregnant and postpartum mom should have a check up with a pelvic floor physio (yes, your extended health benefits should cover some, if not all, of it). Trust us, your future self will thank you!
5 reasons you should see a pelvic floor physio:
Prevention & preparation: During pregnancy, a pelvic floor physio can help you strengthen and relax your pelvic floor muscles, making it easier to push during labor. They can also teach you perineal massage techniques to reduce the risk of tearing.
Recovery from Birth-Related Trauma: Whether you had a vaginal or cesarean delivery, childbirth can strain or damage the pelvic floor muscles. A pelvic floor physio can help address issues like tearing, episiotomy recovery, or scar tissue from a C-section.
Bladder and Bowel Control: Leakage or incontinence is common after childbirth but not something you have to live with. A physio can assess and treat these issues to help you regain control and confidence.
Pelvic Pain or Discomfort: Pain during intercourse, sitting, or general pelvic discomfort postpartum may signal dysfunction in the pelvic floor muscles. A physio can provide targeted treatment to alleviate pain and restore function.
Core Strength and Diastasis Recti: Many postpartum women experience abdominal separation (diastasis recti). A pelvic floor physio can guide you through safe exercises to restore core strength and improve overall stability.
Preventing Long-Term Issues: Untreated pelvic floor dysfunction can lead to prolapse, chronic pain, or ongoing incontinence. Early intervention can help prevent these issues and improve your quality of life long-term.
Pelvic floor physios in Vancouver
The cheerful pelvis
Located on Commercial Drive, The Cheerful Pelvis offers a warm, approachable space for pelvic health physiotherapy, as well as providing pelvic floor checks, 1-1 physio, and prenatal & postnatal pilates.
Envision Physiotherapy
With clinics in South Granville & False Creek, Envision’s five pelvic floor physios focus on pelvic floor rehabilitation and offer a holistic approach to women’s health.
Full circle physio
A collective of independent providers, Full Circle’s physios work out of various locations all over the Lower Mainland. They provide comprehensive pelvic floor physiotherapy with a focus on restoring function and alleviating pain for women in all stages of life.
Acumamas
Situated in Olympic Village, Acumamas blends pelvic floor physiotherapy with acupuncture, providing a unique and integrative approach to women’s health and pelvic wellness. They also offer naturopathic medicine, prenatal massage, and fertility counselling.
Bloom physiotherapy
Located on West Broadway, Bloom Physiotherapy specializes in pelvic pain, pregnancy and postpartum care.
BUMP PHYsio
With clinics in Port Moody, Langley & New West, Bump Physio offer multidisciplinary services in orthopedic physiotherapy, kinesiology, massage therapy, clinical counseling, prenatal and postpartum care, and specialized programs like Clinical Pilates and C-section rehabilitation.
Ova women’s health
Based in Burnaby, OVA Women’s Health offers expert pelvic floor physiotherapy and education, focusing on women’s health throughout all stages of life, including postnatal care.
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