Understanding Blocked Milk Ducts
If you’re suffering from a clogged or blocked milk duct, you may be feeling all sorts of emotions. Luckily, we have real experience in bringing relief to women in your shoes. More importantly, I know just what to do about it and I can reassure you there IS hope for a HEALTHY future for you.
Signs & Symptoms
If you are currently experiencing any of the following symptoms, physical therapy could be a great place to start!
Hardened/firm region of the breast
Pain/tenderness in the affected breast region
Reduction in milk supply in the affected breast
Limitations You May Experience
If you are currently experiencing any of the following symptoms, physical therapy could be a great place to start!
Can’t feed your baby
Pain getting in the way of rest
Severe pain when the baby latches on
Regular fevers due to mastitis
What to Expect From Physical Therapy
You will have a private 1-1 evaluation with a physical therapist. The evaluation includes your medical history, a movement analysis, and an assessment of your posture, muscles, and nerves.
EMOTIONS YOU MAY BE FEELING
- Exhausted
- Frustrated
- Fearful
- Depression
- The joy of having time to bond with their baby is replaced with pain and uncertainty.
GET PERSONALIZED CARE
- Ultrasound to loosen hardened milk
- Massage to further break up hardened milk to clear blockages
- Education on managing and reducing blockages
- There are two forms of ultrasound, a diagnostic ultrasound that your doctor uses to see your baby, and a treatment ultrasound, which we use in physical therapy.
Get your desired outcome
- Able to provide breastmilk for your baby
- Gain knowledge and certainty with lactation support
- Take care of baby
- Ability to sleep while baby is sleeping at night
- Reduce frustration with the inability to breastfeed or pump milk efficiently
Let's Get Started!
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Patient Stories
"We had one mom w/3-month-old baby who didn’t pump or feed for 6-7 hours. She felt like her breasts were going to explode and worried about a lump forming in her breast. We cleared that in a day & taught her preventive techniques."
Los Altos, 2022
"A thirty-year-old mom with chronic blocked ducts and fear of getting abscesses. We showed her how to address the problem quickly before it could get worse and more expensive."
Los Altos, 2022
