May 8th -14th is

National Women's Health Week

National Women's Health week is a week long health observance coordinated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It brings together communities, businesses, government, health organizations, and other groups in an effort to promote women's health. It encourages them to take steps to improve their physical and mental health and lower their risks of certain diseases.

Pregnancy, childbirth, and caring for a new born can cause physical changes that are unavoidable, but the pain or dysfunction associated with these changes can be treated. With the changes that occur during pregnancy a women may develop: low back pain, tail bone pain, pubic bone pain, pressure or heaviness, hand or wrist numbness or swelling, sacroiliac pain, calf cramps, headaches, or incontinence.

Physical Therapy can provide manual therapy, therapeutic exercises, supports, and education about special techniques and movement strategies to relieve symptoms and prevent further problems. Physical therapy focuses on restoring strength and mobility when recovering from illness, injury, or surgery, and to help people maximize function with their daily activities.