Postpartum recovery can involve various physical challenges, including back pain and breastfeeding difficulties. These issues are often related, as pelvic floor health, posture, and feeding comfort can influence each other. Many mothers report that they do not receive detailed information about these topics before leaving the hospital, which can make recovery more difficult.
Elevate Women’s Health Physical Therapy + Lactation in Greenville, SC, provides services for postpartum care. The clinic is led by Whitney, who has over 15 years of experience in pelvic floor therapy, lactation consulting, and craniosacral fascial therapy. The clinic’s approach is to address postpartum concerns early, rather than waiting for them to resolve without intervention. This includes support for feeding and daily activities.
Pelvic floor therapy is sometimes thought to focus only on bladder control. However, it also addresses body alignment and muscle strength from the core to the shoulders. After childbirth, this therapy can help with nursing pain, scar tissue discomfort, and movement confidence. Improved pelvic floor function may help mothers relax and support more comfortable feeding for babies. Better posture and reduced pain can also contribute to more effective breastfeeding…