Benefits for Shoulder and Neck Stretching for Postnatal Women

Shivani Dwivedi

Abstract: Background: Women who have delivered, especially after Lower Segment Cesarean Section (LSCS), are more prone to urinary incontinence (UI). Neck and shoulder pain after LSCS is due to long nursing, holding the baby, hormonal changes and bad posture. These musculoskeletal problems may hinder daily tasks and a high standard of living. Postpartum physical therapy is essential to facilitate healing and improve your functional ability. Case description: A 27-year-old woman, who is a first-time mother and six weeks Lower Segment Cesarean Section Postpartum She told the physiotherapy department that she had a stiff neck and both shoulders which were worse when she carried her baby breastfed for a long time or did housework and at the end of the day weariness. The woman has difficulty getting up when feeding her baby and sometimes has difficulty sleeping due to her discomfort. She denies any heat, swelling or tingling, numbness or radiation of discomfort. There is some discomfort but the cesarean scar is well healed and she is able to do her daily chores by herself. Her main goals are to improve her posture make it easier to take care of her baby and reduce the pain in her neck and shoulder. Result: The patient had improved posture, increased shoulder flexibility, less tightness in the muscles, increased cervical spine and shoulder range of motion and better capacity to carry out everyday chores post intervention. "I feel like I have a better quality of life and more confidence", she said. She said she was able to carry and nurse her child more comfortably. Conclusion: This case study showed the benefits of physiotherapy intervention in decreasing shoulder and neck pain in postpartum moms post-LSCS by widening the shoulder and neck. The rehabilitation program consisted of shoulder rotation, side shoulder stretch, overhead shoulder stretch, triceps stretch, neck rotation, shoulder shrug, neck forward and backward bending and neck side bending for six weeks under the supervision of a physiotherapist. The patient reported an improvement in their neck after the treatment. She was sure that she could have her baby and raise it. No negative side effects were observed during the course of the medicine. The findings indicate that stretching exercises of the neck and shoulder may significantly enhance recovery in postpartum physical therapy. Other impractical results are: Longer follow-up times and more patients.

Keywords: Postnatal Care, Physiotherapy, Cesarean Section (LSCS), Shoulder Stretching, Neck Stretching, Postpartum Rehabilitation, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Postural Correction, Breastfeeding Posture, Range of Motion, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Maternal Health, Quality of Life

How to Cite?: Shivani Dwivedi, "Benefits for Shoulder and Neck Stretching for Postnatal Women", Volume 15 Issue 8, August 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1756-1758, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR26825152518, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR26825152518

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