OctobHER: Pelvic Floor & Breast Health

10/16/2025

The Role of Ultrasound in Managing Breastfeeding-Related Conditions

Breastfeeding is a natural but challenging process for new mothers, often accompanied by discomfort such as engorgement, blocked milk ducts, and other persistent symptoms.

**Contraindications: Ultrasound therapy isn't suitable for all, particularly in cases of breast abscess, breast implants, untreated mastitis, or a history of breast surgeries. Consulting a healthcare provider is crucial for ensuring safe use during breastfeeding.

Benefits of Lymphatic Drainage for Breast Health

Lymphatic drainage therapy is a gentle, hands-on technique that helps stimulate the lymphatic system, reduce swelling, and improve circulation. For women in different stages of breastfeeding and postpartum recovery, this approach can provide significant relief and support overall breast health.

Healing Support After Top Surgery

Specialized Physical Therapy & Bodywork at AURA

Recovery after chest (top) surgery is more than just rest—it's about supporting your body's natural healing processes and preventing long-term complications. At AURA Physical Therapy & Pilates, our therapists integrate myofascial release, scar tissue therapy, and lymphatic drainage into personalized care plans that promote comfort, mobility, and optimal healing.

Connecting Body and Baby: The Transformative Power of Prenatal Pilates

Why Choose Prenatal Pilates?

Prenatal Pilates primarily focuses on core stability, which is vital as your belly grows. By enhancing balance and reducing spine strain, it helps alleviate common discomforts associated with pregnancy, such as:

  • Lower back pain

  • Hip tightness

  • Pelvic discomfort

Engaging in targeted Pilates exercises can also significantly improve posture, a crucial aspect as your body undergoes transformative changes.

Mindful Breathing for Stress Relief

This method emphasizes mindful breathing techniques, which foster relaxation and tackle the stress and anxiety that often accompany pregnancy. These breathing exercises not only cultivate calmness but also prepare you for labor, enabling you to harness your breath effectively during contractions.

Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor

An essential aspect of prenatal Pilates is strengthening the pelvic floor muscles. This provides support for your baby during pregnancy, facilitates an easier labor process, and aids in postnatal recovery by reducing the risk of complications like incontinence.

Empower Your Pelvic Health: Understanding and Training Your Floor

Understanding the Pelvic Floor

The pelvic floor is not just a single muscle; it comprises a complex group of muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tissues that form a hammock-like structure stretching from the tailbone at the back of the body to the pubic bone at the front.

What Does the Pelvic Floor Do?

  • The pelvic floor plays a crucial role in:

  • Supporting the pelvic organs (bladder, rectum, uterus/prostate)

  • Controlling sexual function

  • Stabilizing the lower back, hips, and pelvic girdle

  • Supporting a growing baby during pregnancy

Common Symptoms of Pelvic Floor Dysfunction

Dysfunction in the pelvic floor can lead to various symptoms, such as:

  • Pelvic pain

  • Gastrointestinal and bowel changes

  • Sexual dysfunction

  • Prolapse (the slipping down or bulging of pelvic organs into the vagina or rectum)

  • Urinary symptoms (such as leakage, urgency, frequency, or pain)

  • Orthopedic pain (including low back, hips, groin, or tailbone discomfort)

Pelvic floor physical therapy can effectively address the underlying causes of these symptoms, helping to restore normal function and reduce the risk of pelvic floor dysfunction during pregnancy and postpartum.

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