Abdominal Pain

Postnatal Abdominal  Pain

Postnatal lower abdominal pain is common and can be caused by your hip flexors that have become tight and sore.  During pregnancy your pelvic tilts forward and this triggers your hip flexors to shorten and tighten.  It is very important to normalize the function and length of your hip flexors prior to beginning a postnatal exercise program. Tight hip flexors can lead to a range of conditions including back pain, hip pain and abdominal pain.

What can you do at home to care for yourself?

Icing

Stretches: sitting and lying down, partner assisted

Orthotics, proper footwear

Sleep position with extra pillow, sitting position, driving car

What can we do in the office to help you?

Active Release Techniques

Massage

Sacroiliac chiropractic joint manipulation

Rehabilitative strengthening exercises PPT

Custom-molded biomechanical orthotics