Mastitis & Breastfeeding Physiotherapy Beaumaris
Breastfeeding-related breast symptoms can be painful and can sometimes require assessment and support from appropriate healthcare professionals.
At Beaumaris Physio & Health, our postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physiotherapists can assess women experiencing mastitis and breastfeeding-related breast symptoms and provide physiotherapy management where appropriate.
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Specialised Women’s Health Physiotherapy for appropriate breastfeeding-related breast symptoms, with care tailored to your individual presentation.
What Is Mastitis?
Mastitis involves inflammation of breast tissue and can occur during breastfeeding. Symptoms may include breast pain, tenderness, swelling or redness and can sometimes be associated with feeling generally unwell. Because breast symptoms can have different causes and some presentations require medical assessment and treatment, it is important to seek appropriate healthcare advice.
Can Physiotherapy Help With Mastitis?
Physiotherapy may form one part of the management of some breastfeeding-related breast symptoms. Our Women’s Health Physiotherapists can assess your presentation and provide appropriate physiotherapy management, education and advice within the scope of physiotherapy care. Where symptoms indicate that medical assessment is required, we will recommend that you seek care from your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional.
When Should I Seek Medical Advice?
Breast symptoms associated with significant redness, worsening pain, fever, feeling unwell or symptoms that are not improving should be appropriately assessed. Physiotherapy should not replace medical care where medical assessment or treatment is required. If you are unsure, speak with your GP or another appropriate healthcare professional.
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Assessment by postgraduate-qualified Women’s Health Physios who can provide appropriate physiotherapy care while recognising when further medical assessment is required.
Mastitis Physiotherapy in Beaumaris
Beaumaris Physio & Health provides Women’s Health Physiotherapy for women experiencing breastfeeding-related concerns in Beaumaris and surrounding Bayside suburbs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mastitis & Breastfeeding
Can a physiotherapist treat mastitis?
Women’s Health Physiotherapists may provide physiotherapy management for some breastfeeding-related breast symptoms where appropriate. Mastitis can also require medical management, so appropriate assessment is important.
Should I see my GP for mastitis?
Depending on your symptoms, medical assessment may be required. If you have worsening symptoms, fever, feel unwell or have concerns about your condition, seek appropriate medical advice.
Do your physiotherapists have Women’s Health qualifications?
Yes. Our Women’s Health service is provided by physiotherapists with postgraduate qualifications in Women’s Health Physiotherapy.
Book a Women’s Health Physiotherapy Appointment
Contact Beaumaris Physio & Health if you are experiencing breastfeeding-related breast symptoms and would like to discuss whether Women’s Health Physiotherapy is appropriate for you.