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PRENATAL PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR A HEALTHIER PREGNANCY

Pregnancy places significant physical demands on the body. As the baby grows, the body adapts with changes in posture, joint stability, and muscle function. Prenatal physical therapy helps support your body during these changes while preparing you for labor and postpartum recovery.

About This Service

HOW PRENATAL PHYSICAL THERAPY SUPPORTS A HEALTHY PREGNANCY

Pregnancy places significant physical demands on the body. As the baby grows, the body adapts with changes in posture, joint stability, and muscle function. Prenatal physical therapy helps support your body during these changes while preparing you for labor and postpartum recovery.

These symptoms are common during pregnancy but they are not something you simply have to tolerate. Our prenatal care program focuses on reducing pregnancy pain, improving pelvic and core support, teaching safe movement strategies, preparing the body for labor and delivery, and reducing risk of postpartum complications.

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The goal is to help you feel stronger, more comfortable, and more confident throughout pregnancy and beyond.

Common Pregnancy Pain Conditions We Treat

  • Low back pain

  • Pelvic pain

  • Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD)

  • Hip pain

  • Sciatic nerve pain

  • Abdominal or core weakness

  • Pelvic pressure

Preparing for Birth and Recovery

  • Optimal pushing strategies

  • Pelvic floor awareness and relaxation

  • Breathing techniques for labor

  • Early postpartum recovery planning

  • Pelvic floor training during pregnancy

  • Reducing risk of postpartum complications

How Myofascial Release Helps

COMMON PREGNANCY PAIN CONDITIONS WE TREAT

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Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy — Pelvic pain, pressure, and discomfort as the baby grows

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Low Back Pain — One of the most common pregnancy complaints affecting daily life

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Hip and Sacroiliac Joint Pain — Hip aching, stiffness, and SI joint dysfunction during pregnancy

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Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) — Sharp pain in the front of the pelvis

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Sciatic Nerve Pain — Radiating pain down the leg during pregnancy

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Core Weakness — Difficulty engaging the core and maintaining stability during pregnancy

Benefits of Prenatal Physical Therapy

What to Expect During Therapy

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Reducing Pregnancy Pain

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Improving Pelvic and Core Support

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Teaching Safe Movement Strategies

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Preparing the Body for Labor and Delivery

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Pelvic Floor Training During Pregnancy

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Reducing Risk of Postpartum Complications


Your Journey

HOW YOUR FIRST VISIT WORKS

Specialized pelvic health physical therapy empowering you to move, heal, and reclaim comfort. Bold, evidence-based care tailored to your body and goals.

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Book Your Appointment

Choose a time that works for you and fill out a simple intake form online.
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Personalized Treatment

Receive a custom care plan tailored to your body, lifestyle, and healing journey.
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Restore & Thrive

Regain strength, confidence, and control  and live life fully and freely again.

Your Specialist

MEET RAICHEL CHERIAN

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Licensed PT

Raichel Cherian

Founder, Pelvicology Inland Empire

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Specialized training in Pelvic Health & JFB Myofascial Release

Doctor of Physical Therapy

20+ Years Experience

Speaker & educator on women’s health and restorative movement

Bible Teacher at Redlands Christian Schools

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Pelvicology Inland Empire delivers bold, specialized pelvic floor physical therapy and wellness care tailored to your recovery, function, and confidence.Our expert team combines evidence-based treatment with compassionate guidance to restore pelvic health and empower lasting well-being.