As a physical therapist [aka physiotherapist] and expectant mother, I find myself increasingly interested in the physical challenges faced by new mothers and their babies. The rapid growth of mothers and babies creates unique physical needs that are often not parallel in everyday life. These physical needs can lead to a variety of diseases, including pelvic/ankle instability due to rapid weight gain and hormonal changes leading to ligament loosening [also known as relaxation], as well as stiff and curved neck of the baby [Torticollis]. . Infants can be obtained at birth or in the following weeks.

The physiotherapist has an impressive technical toolbox for the treatment of various orthopaedic diseases, including the above. A little-known physiotherapy indication, I have achieved great success, including breast tube blockage by nursing mothers. Although this problem clearly does not belong to the typical orthotic conditions and sports injuries that have become synonymous with physiotherapy, physical therapy, including therapeutic ultrasound and massage techniques, can very effectively remove blocked catheters.

A blocked milk tube can be painful and always painful. Symptoms include tender, red and warm areas of the breast, gradually losing milk. Although the cause is not always clear, it is believed to be due to the accumulation of dry milk in the cream tube network. Risk factors for clogging include incomplete or infrequent drainage due to short or infrequent feeding, as well as prolonged stress from belts, seat belts or tight bras. In most cases, mothers can use some simple strategies to treat obstructed ducts themselves [recommended by the Canadian Breastfeeding Association]:

1. Always stay up all night to care for your baby to completely drain your breasts.
2. Massage the breast during breastfeeding to ease the blockage.
3. Wear unrestricted clothing.
4. Soak your breasts in warm water for 10 minutes [a small amount of salt in 2-4 liters of salt] with Epsom salt before each feeding.
5. Try different feeding positions, including leaning on your baby.
6. Eat healthy and drink plenty of water.

If the condition persists for more than 2-3 days, physical therapy may be required. By applying painless treatment ultrasound with manual massage techniques, blocked catheters are usually relieved in 1-2 sessions of your registered physiotherapist. [You may want to make sure your physiotherapist has experience in treating this disease]. Consult your physiotherapist or family doctor before implementing the practices suggested in this article.

Physical therapy tips for inserting/blocking milk pipes was originally published on Spring