Pregnancy, childbirth, and motherhood are each beautiful in their own way. Giving your all to your new baby has been so worth it, but it’s time to give back to yourself. Your time is beyond precious, so the minutes set aside for getting your body back are limited. If you’re looking for efficient post-partum recovery treatments in Chicago, Balanced Flow Wellness can help.
Your new baby has brought transformation in more ways than one. While some of these changes are wonderful, others are challenging. Many new mothers struggle to regain their fitness and their sense of self after giving birth. That’s why we want to share the post-partum recovery services we perform at Balanced Flow Wellness.
If you’re not already familiar with post-partum care, read our blog, What is Post-Natal Care? Or, if you’re only at the start of your pregnancy journey, check out our blog about pre-natal care.
Know Your Goals
Setting goals and knowing what you want out of our services will enhance your recovery journey. Many of the post-partum clients we see have similar goals, including:
- Shed pregnancy weight
- Regain core strength
- Bounce back to a pre-pregnancy body
By no means do you need to have these same goals. However, they are a great jumping-off point for determining your next steps. If you’re not sure how to feel like yourself again, a Balanced Flow Wellness consultant will be happy to walk you through the possibilities.
With a little assistance from our team, you can rediscover your body and mind after your pregnancy. Now, let’s discuss your opportunities for post-partum recovery.
Your Opportunities for Post-Partum Recovery
Balanced Flow Wellness performs an array of health and aesthetic services. They are hand selected by our in-house experts to improve your quality of life. In this blog, we’ve included the most popular treatments among post-partum individuals. If you see something you’re interested in, reach out to us, and we’ll be more than happy to get you started.
To hear directly from one of our clients about their experience with post-partum recovery treatments in Chicago at Balanced Flow Wellness, check out the video below.
Emsculpt NEO
Because pregnancy remodels your abdomen, many women experience weight gain and a loss of core strength after giving birth. Emsculpt NEO is an innovative body sculpting technology. It is the only device that can burn fat and build muscle simultaneously!
For post-partum clients looking to rehabilitate their core, Emsculpt NEO is an incredible tool. This treatment is noninvasive and can be performed in 30-minute sessions. Emsculpt NEO has shown an average of 30% reduction in fat and a 25% increase in muscle thickness.
How does it do this? Emsculpt NEO uses HIFEM technology paired with radiofrequency to create these results. HIFEM stands for high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy. This technology causes electromagnetic currents, which trigger muscle contractions in your abdomen. Over time, these contractions lead to muscle strengthening.
The radiofrequency component of Emsculpt NEO creates thermal energy. That heat targets your fat cells and raises their temperature. Once heated enough, your fat cells implode and die. Your body then disposes of them through your natural waste removal process. We recommend 6 to 8 Emsculpt NEO sessions to see optimal results.
Emsella
During pregnancy, your body must grow to accommodate the complex process. As a result, you gain weight from your enlarged uterus, placenta, increased blood volume, and your baby itself. That added weight puts a lot of strain on your pelvic floor muscles. This strain leads to conditions of the pelvic floor for 50% of pregnant women.
Included in these pelvic floor conditions are urinary incontinence, constipation, sexual dysfunction, and more. Emsella uses HIFEM, the same strengthening technology as Emsculpt NEO, to restore your weakened pelvic floor muscles. An Emsella treatment is done using a chair.
The procedure is noninvasive and done in 28-minute sessions. It is considered quick, easy, and comfortable by most of our clients. Emsella is a very popular option for post-partum recovery treatments in Chicago. This is because 33% of post-partum women experience urinary incontinence. And in clinical trials, Emsella improved urinary incontinence by an average of 64%.
Miha Bodytec EMS Training
Exercise plays a significant role in restoring core strength and losing weight from pregnancy. However, as we’ve mentioned, you might not have the time for daily workouts. On top of that, the changes in your body from pregnancy may make it challenging to exercise like you used to.
That’s why we use Miha Bodytec to support our post-partum clients’ workout efforts. With Miha Bodytec, you can complete an entire week’s worth of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in just 20 minutes! In fact, one session using Miha Bodytec can be equal to 2.5 hours of HIIT. As an additional benefit, multiple studies show that EMS training improves incontinence.
Miha Bodytec is a wearable device that delivers electromagnetic impulses to intensify muscle contractions and maximize the benefits of your movements. At your Miha personal training session, one of our knowledgeable trainers will guide you through movements that align with your physical ability and goals. This is another example of a noninvasive treatment at Balanced Flow Wellness capable of burning fat and building muscle.
Hormone Optimization
It’s well known that pregnancy disrupts your normal hormonal balance. The hormonal changes from pregnancy can lead to significant fluctuations in every aspect of your life. These can include:
- Weight gain and body changes
- Fatigue
- Acne, melasma, and stretch marks
- Weakened pelvic floor
- Mood swings
- Poor memory and focus
- Heightened emotions
- Poor sleep patterns
- Low energy levels
- Decreased sex drive
We use hormone optimization therapy to remedy hormone deficiencies and enhance your hormonal balance. You can see improvements from hormone optimization pretty quickly after starting treatment. Hormone optimization is an ideal treatment to pair with weight loss efforts because it works from the inside-out to support your needs on a cellular level.
Physical Therapy
From core weakness to chronic back pain to considerable weight gain, pregnancy can take a massive toll on your overall fitness. Physical therapy can be an excellent addition to your post-partum recovery treatments in Chicago.
At Balanced Flow Wellness, we specialize in multifaceted physical therapy. Our providers work hard to integrate multiple schools of thought into your physical therapy, which enables maximum benefits for our clients. These can include cutting-edge technology, traditional physical therapy, and regenerative procedures.
Physical therapy can treat the following:
- Chronic pain
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Neuropathy
- Muscle tightness
- Inflammation
- Arthritis
- Poor flexibility
- Joint dysfunction
- Injuries
- Muscle imbalances
If you’re experiencing any of these conditions as a result of pregnancy, we understand the stress and discomfort you’re likely feeling. Fortunately, our providers are skilled at supporting you through times like these.
Nutritional Counseling
A healthy diet is a great way to bounce back from pregnancy. No matter what your post-partum wellness and fitness goals are, a nutritious diet can support them. At Balanced Flow Wellness, we prioritize educating our clients on how they can best take care of their bodies. We perform nutritional counseling on the individual level, meaning our recommendations will be catered to your specific needs.
Multifaceted Treatment Plans
Health, fitness, and aesthetic treatments are not one-size-fits-all. The best results come from personalized treatment plans adjusted to your unique needs and goals. To achieve the maximum benefits from post-partum recovery treatments, we recommend combining a variety of these services.
Many complex, interconnected systems make up your body. When one system receives a boost, others are likely to benefit. For this reason, participating in several distinct therapies can create synergy, resulting in superior outcomes.
Your Complimentary Consultation
It can be a challenge to decide which treatments are best for you and also work well with one another. Because of this, your post-partum recovery treatment at Balanced Flow Wellness begins with a consultation to understand your medical history, current situation, and goals.
We have extensive experience crafting treatment plans customized to specific people and their ambitions. At your consultation, one of our medical providers will collaborate with you to figure out your ideal plan. After that, your journey to recovery begins!
Finding Motivation for Recovery
Pregnancy can thoroughly wear you out. Exhausting is a subtle term for the way many new mothers feel. Recovering your pre-pregnancy body or working towards a new level of fitness is a great way to get re-energized. When done right, post-partum recovery treatments can reignite your enthusiasm for life.
To you, post-partum recovery might sound like extra work you don’t have time for. But keep in mind that you deserve the benefits that come along with a healthier body. Choosing to partake in one of our services can improve your energy, mood, sleep, and more. These are improvements you’ve earned through the labors of labor.
Choose Yourself With Post-Partum Recovery at Balanced Flow
Your pregnancy has come first for a while now, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prioritize your own well-being at the same time. Choose yourself, choose recovery, choose Balanced Flow Wellness. You deserve personalized, convenient care that makes a real difference in your life.
You can get started with post-partum recovery treatments in Chicago with either of the buttons below. Begin by booking an appointment or by trying our wellness planning tool. It allows you to input your concerns and submit them to us to generate a customized wellness plan—all from the comfort of your own space. We look forward to hearing from you.
