Physiotherapy for Postpartum Back Pain

Feel Strong, Supported and Confident in Your Body Again

Still leaking when you sneeze? Still dealing with back pain months after birth? You don’t have to just live with it.

Our postpartum physiotherapy Brisbane program is an 8 to 12-week, physio-led recovery plan designed for mums who want to feel strong again, whether your baby is 4 weeks or 4 years old.

  • Rebuild your core safely

  • Strengthen your pelvic floor

  • Reduce back and pelvic pain

  • Return to the exercise you love with confidence

  • Feel strong and capable, not fragile

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Postpartum physiotherapy Brisbane: new mum holding her lower back in pain
New mum holding her newborn at home with her partner and young child

You’re Not Broken. You’re Postpartum.

Pregnancy and birth change your body, and recovery doesn’t always happen on its own. Many mums are told:

  • “That’s just part of having a baby.”

  • “Just do some Kegels.”

  • “Give it time.”

  • “That’s normal after kids.”

Leaking, abdominal separation (diastasis recti), pelvic heaviness, and back pain are common after birth. But common doesn’t mean you have to put up with them. With the right assessment and a progressive plan, most mums can make real improvements.

Your body needs:

  • A proper physical assessment

  • Individualised rehab, not a generic class

  • Gradual strength rebuilding

  • Expert guidance from a physiotherapist who understands postnatal recovery

That’s exactly what we provide at Get Better Physiotherapy in Regents Park.

Not sure if this program is right for you?

Introducing:

The 8-12-Week Postpartum Physiotherapy Program in Brisbane South

This is a structured, physiotherapist-led recovery plan that combines:

  • One-on-one clinical assessments

  • Targeted core rehabilitation

  • Pelvic Floor Strengthening

  • Reformer Pilates Progressions

  • Back and pelvic pain management

  • Guided return to exercise

This is not a generic class. It’s a step-by-step plan built around your body, your birth and your goals.

Start with an initial assessment

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Mum doing a gentle postnatal core exercise on a mat while holding her baby

Who This Program Is For

This program is ideal for mums who:

  • Have abdominal separation (diastasis recti) or want a postnatal pelvic floor check

  • Experience bladder leakage, heaviness or urgency

  • Feel weak through their core

  • Have ongoing back, hip, or pelvic pain since pregnancy or birth

  • Feel nervous about returning to exercise

  • Want expert guidance rather than YouTube workouts

It suits mums after a vaginal birth or C-section, whether your baby is a newborn or older. If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.

What Makes Our Postnatal Physio Different

Most mums end up doing nothing and hoping it improves, going to generic classes, or trying online programs that don’t consider their body.

The problem is that without a proper assessment and progression, symptoms often persist.

At Get Better Physiotherapy, we:

  • Assess your core and pelvic floor properly

  • Address the drivers of your back pain

  • Create a personalised rehab plan

  • Progress you safely into strength work

You’re guided every step of the way by an experienced physiotherapist, not left to guess.

What You Can Work Towards in 8 to 12 Weeks

With consistent rehab and guidance, many mums work towards being able to:

  • Lift and carry their child with less back pain

  • Exercise with more control and less leaking

  • Feel confident in fitted clothes

  • Run, jump and move more freely

  • Worry less about their core

This is about more than aesthetics. It’s about feeling capable in your own body again.

Mum lifting her baby overhead with confidence after postpartum rehab

Ready to feel strong again?

Spots are limited to ensure personalised care.

Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic
Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic

How Our Postpartum Physio Program Works

STEP 1

Initial Assessment

A full one-on-one assessment of your core, pelvic floor, abdominal separation and back pain. We build your personalised recovery roadmap.

STEP 2

Guided Rehab Phase

One-on-one physiotherapy sessions to restore activation, stability, and control through your core and pelvic floor.

STEP 3

Strength & Confidence Phase

Progress into Reformer Pilates and strength training, safely and at your pace.

STEP 4

Return to Exercise

Get back to the gym, running or group classes with a clear plan and confidence in your body.

Choose Your Postpartum Recovery Pathway

Physiotherapist applying support tape to a woman’s lower back during treatment

8-Week Foundation Program:

Best for earlier postpartum mums who have mild to moderate core weakness, want structured support returning to exercise, and want a long-term plan without a big commitment.

Includes core activation and stability, pelvic floor strengthening, safe progression into movement, and a clear home plan to keep going.

Woman doing a postnatal Reformer Pilates exercise with resistance straps

12-Week Complete Recovery Program (Most Comprehensive):

Best for mums who have ongoing back pain, significant abdominal separation or persistent pelvic floor symptoms, and want full strength restoration and confidence.

Our most comprehensive pathway, designed to rebuild your strength fully and help prevent symptoms coming back.

Book your initial assessment

We’ll work out together which pathway suits you best.

Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic
Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic
or call us directly on 07 3800 3417

Postpartum Physiotherapy Program Investment

We offer flexible program options depending on your needs. The first step is a comprehensive initial assessment, where we work out the right pathway for you.

We offer a free assessment by phone call or in person. Private health rebates may apply, and we’ll explain what each program includes.

You don’t need a referral to see a physiotherapist. Check your private health cover to see what rebates may be available.

What Other Mums Say

Great service. I visited for lower back pain and Radhika gupta served me wtih above and beyond exceptional service. Radhika’s got proper knowledge in her field as a physio. Highly recommend 👍.
Amritpal Singh
I have found Get Better Physiotherapy Centre to be very welcoming. As soon as you walk in the door you are welcomed by the reception staff. I have been seeing Brendan for a few sessions now and he is extremely knowledgeable. Brendan has been working on my various niggles and they are starting to feel better and I am moving more freely now. He has magic hands.
Danette Eveleigh
First visit today. The therapist was very thorough in her assessment to ensure that she understood my needs. Her therapy accurately targeted the area and her follow-up explanation was clear and concise. I look forward to my next visit
Maureen Randell

Postpartum Physiotherapy FAQs

Many mums have a postnatal assessment around the 6-week mark, but you can see us earlier for pelvic floor and recovery guidance, and there’s no deadline. We see mums months and years after birth. If you’re unsure, check with your GP or obstetrician.

Postpartum physiotherapy suits C-section recovery too. We assess your scar, core and pelvic floor, and progress your exercises gradually to suit your healing.

It’s never too late. Core weakness, pelvic floor symptoms and back pain can persist for years after birth, and a structured program can still help.

No. We start where you are, and every exercise is progressed to your level.

Abdominal separation (diastasis recti) is common after pregnancy. A physiotherapist can assess it properly and show you how to manage it. For general guidance, see the Continence Foundation of Australia or Pelvic Floor First

With the right assessment and progression, postnatal Reformer Pilates can be a safe, effective way to rebuild strength. We make sure you’re ready before you progress. For general physiotherapy information, see the Australian Physiotherapy Association

No. You can book directly with us. Check your private health cover for rebates.

Don’t Wait Until It Gets Worse

Core weakness and pelvic floor symptoms don’t usually resolve with time alone. The sooner you address them properly, the easier your recovery will be.

Take The First Step Today

Option 1 – Book Online

Option 2 – Call Us

Option 3 – Not Ready Yet?

Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic
Book Free Assessment Call/In Clinic