Let’s face it: being a mum is a full-body workout with no rest days. From carrying toddlers on one hip while unloading the dishwasher to bending, lifting, pushing prams, and awkwardly sleeping on the edge of the bed, motherhood is physically relentless. And while cuddles and chaos come with the job, so do the aches, niggles, and pains that no one warned you about.
The truth is, you don’t have to “just live with it.” There is a way to ease those everyday parenting strains and feel more like yourself again, and it starts with taking your own wellbeing seriously.
Here’s how mothers can benefit from addressing parenting-related pain with support that actually works, and how that support could be the key to making their daily routine a little more comfortable.
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The Reality of ‘Mum Pain’
It might start as a tight back after lifting your little one for the hundredth time. Or a nagging shoulder twinge from endless baby feeds. Perhaps your knees ache from crouching, or your pelvic floor never felt quite the same after giving birth.
These are common, but they’re not normal. Persistent discomfort is your body’s way of waving a flag, asking for some attention and care.
Physiotherapists understand these postnatal and mum-life aches better than most. They don’t just focus on healing injuries; they help you navigate motherhood with strength, mobility, and reduced pain.
Why Mums Often Push Through (and Why You Shouldn’t Have To)
Mums are conditioned to put everyone else first. However, constantly pushing through pain doesn’t just affect your body — it also impacts your energy, mood, and ability to enjoy the everyday chaos.
Seeking help isn’t self-indulgent. It’s proactive. And when you feel physically supported, everything else, from managing tantrums to doing the school run, becomes more manageable.
How Physiotherapy Can Help
Whether you’re newly postnatal or years into parenting, physiotherapy can provide personalised support that works for your lifestyle. Some of the most common issues mums face include:
- Lower back pain from constant lifting
- Pelvic floor dysfunction post-birth
- Neck and shoulder tension from feeding and carrying
- Wrist and hand pain (hello, “mummy thumb”)
- General fatigue or muscle tightness
At Health By Science, physiotherapists don’t just treat symptoms. They look at how your entire body moves and functions. They help you identify and change patterns that cause strain, provide tailored exercises, and offer hands-on relief that fits around your parenting schedule.
A Little Support Goes a Long Way
Even just one appointment can provide clarity on what’s happening in your body and how to improve its function. The goal isn’t perfection; it’s movement that feels good, strength where you need it, and relief where it hurts.
And let’s be honest: you deserve to feel good in your body, not just for your kids, but for you.
Motherhood will always have its wild moments, but pain doesn’t have to be part of the package. By getting real support from professionals, you can ease the aches and feel stronger and more supported every step of the way. Because when mum feels better, everything runs a little more smoothly.
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