Reclaiming Your Body After Baby: Postpartum Rehab in San Luis Obispo

Pregnancy and childbirth are life-changing experiences—but they also bring major changes to your body. Many new moms are surprised to find that symptoms like pelvic pain, core weakness, urinary incontinence, or low back discomfort linger well beyond the early postpartum phase. At Top Notch Physical Therapy in San Luis Obispo, we believe these symptoms aren’t “just part of motherhood.” They’re treatable—and you deserve support.

The Fourth Trimester Matters

The weeks and months following childbirth—often called the "fourth trimester"—are a critical time for healing. Your body is adjusting to hormonal shifts, disrupted sleep, and the physical demands of newborn care. Yet, many women are sent home with minimal guidance for postpartum recovery.

Postpartum physical therapy bridges that gap. Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, your muscles, ligaments, and joints benefit from expert care as you recover. Our specialized postpartum rehab programs at Top Notch PT support your body’s healing, restore function, and help prevent long-term issues like diastasis recti, pelvic organ prolapse, or chronic back pain.

Common Symptoms We Treat

Every postpartum journey is unique—but here are some of the most common reasons new moms seek help:

• Urinary leakage when coughing, sneezing, or lifting the baby

• Pelvic floor pain or pressure, especially during intimacy

• Core weakness or a lingering “mom pooch”

• Low back, SI joint, or hip pain that worsens with feeding, lifting, or standing

• Neck and shoulder tension from feeding and carrying

These symptoms can interfere with bonding, sleep, movement, and your overall well-being. Fortunately, they’re not permanent—and physical therapy can help.

Our Holistic Approach

At Top Notch Physical Therapy, we combine evidence-based techniques with compassionate, individualized care. Our postpartum rehab may include:

• Pelvic floor muscle training and manual therapy

• Core reactivation and breathing retraining

• Gentle strengthening and mobility exercises

• Education on posture, body mechanics, and baby lifting

• Support for return to intimacy, exercise, or work tasks

We work at your pace, honoring your birth story, goals, and comfort level. Our clinic in San Luis Obispo offers a calm, trauma-informed space where you’ll feel heard and supported.

Why San Luis Obispo Moms Choose Us

Located in the heart of the Central Coast, Top Notch PT is proud to serve the San Luis Obispo community with expert pelvic health and postpartum care. As a woman-owned clinic, we specialize in helping moms feel strong, confident, and pain-free—without invasive treatments or shame-based advice.

Whether you’re six weeks postpartum or several years past birth, it’s never too late to heal. You deserve to feel like yourself again.

Ready to Start?

Visit www.yourtopnotchpt.com to schedule your postpartum physical therapy evaluation in San Luis Obispo. Let’s work together to restore your strength, relieve your pain, and support your motherhood journey.