Areas that are covered in a Post Natal MOT are:

• Postural concerns

• C-section, perineal or episiotomy scar or pain/sensitivity

• Tummy Gap (diastasis)

• Bladder Issues

• Painful Intercourse

• Prolapse

• Post Pregnancy Aches and Pains

• Pelvic Floor and Core Stability issues

• Bespoke exercise routine, to safely allow you to exercise without causing future injury

We recommend all mums come in for a Post Natal check, where you will have time and space to discuss all those burning questions you’ve never had a chance to ask. Whether its difficulty controlling urine or low back pain, or simply Postural concerns about feeding, lifting or moving your baby, we are here to help.

During your appointment we will assess:

• Your personal history to ensure the clinician has a full understanding of your symptoms, but more importantly, how they affect you and the impact on your life.

• An objective examination which will vary depending on your presentation, but a biomechanical screen will look at how and why you move in certain ways and how this impacts your symptoms.

• Your strength and range of movement of key joints, whilst dissecting any beliefs you may have about movement.

• Your pelvic floor, either externally, or via an internal vaginal examination. This is completely optional, you are under no obligation as your comfort and consent are the most important factors to us.

Treatment options will vary depending on presentation but may include:

• Manual therapy including joint mobilisations, soft tissue muscle release and trigger point therapy.

• Education to help you self-manage your symptoms, aiming to enhance your autonomy and independence.

• Acupuncture and or dry needling to promote healing at a deeper level and facilitate soft tissue mobility, especially for scars.

• Specific, individualised and evidence based rehabilitation to promote healing and avoid dysfunctional movement patterns, which may be contributing to your pain.