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Clogged Milk Ducts (mastitis) is something many new moms deal with. It's basically when the breast tissue gets all swollen, tender, and hot. You might feel like you've got the flu, with a fever and achiness. It usually happens about 2-3 weeks after having a baby.
Doctors can give you medicine to help with the infection, but it doesn't always clear up the clog causing the problem. That's why about 20-35% of women who get mastitis find it comes back again and again.
But there's good news! Physical therapy can really help.
Therapists use continuous pulsed ultrasound and massage to break up the clog and ease the pain and swelling. And get this—you might feel better after just one session!
Plus, physical therapists don't just treat the problem—they teach you how to prevent it from happening again. They'll show you better ways to hold your baby while nursing, which can significantly affect how much pressure your baby puts on your breast. They'll even help you with your posture to ensure everything works as it should.
Dealing with mastitis can be stressful, but with physical therapy, you can feel better and focus on taking care of yourself and your baby without worrying about it coming back.
Schedule an appointment with our physical therapist. She will use physical therapy techniques to break up the clogged milk duct and teach you how to prevent it in the future.
Owasso Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy