The Benefits of Deep Oscillation in Postpartum Recovery

Deep Oscillation (DO) therapy is a unique, non-invasive treatment method that utilises pulsed electrostatic fields to create resonant vibrations deep within the tissue layers. This therapy creates a "continuous pumping" effect that can reach depths of up to 8 cm, penetrating the skin, connective tissue, fat tissue, lymph vessels, blood vessels, and muscles. Due to its gentle, non-traumatic application, Deep Oscillation is highly effective even in cases of acute pain and immediately following surgery.

In the postpartum period, Deep Oscillation offers several key advantages for recovery, primarily focusing on managing pain, reducing swelling, and promoting tissue healing.

Enhancing Lactation and Resolving Breast Issues

One of the significant benefits of Deep Oscillation in the postpartum phase is its application in managing uncomfortable and painful breast conditions often associated with lactation.

Deep Oscillation is highly effective for postpartum breast pain and tension, particularly in treating plugged milk ducts, conditions that can impede a woman's desire to breastfeed. The therapy works by efficiently countering lymphatic and venous oedema, thereby alleviating resulting tension and subjective pain, which can help normalise the breastfeeding process.

Clinical observations indicate that when Deep Oscillation is applied to the breasts, the treated side shows considerable improvement by the third day after treatment commencement.

• In comparison studies, only 4% of patients treated with DO reported spontaneous pain on the third day, versus 75% of patients who did not receive treatment.

• Regarding swelling (oedema), only 18% of treated patients still reported symptoms on the third day, compared to 94% who were not treated.

In cases of inflammation or obstruction, sometimes referred to as postpartum mastitis (inflammation of the breast without necessarily an infection), deep oscillation is indicated to mitigate pain, reduce lymphostasis, and normalise oedema. In reported cases, treatment combining Deep Oscillation and a breast pump led to reduced pain, redness, and warmth. The therapy’s ability to unblock ducts quickly may also prevent engorgement from developing into mastitis or a breast abscess.

Expediting Recovery from Caesarean Section

For mothers recovering from a Caesarean section, Deep Oscillation can provide substantial pain relief and accelerate the healing of surgical wounds.

When applied on the first day after a C-section, Deep Oscillation helps stimulate and accelerate healing. Specific benefits observed in C-section recovery include:

• Pain Relief: The therapy instantly provides relief from pain and makes the patient more comfortable.

• Wound Healing and Scar Quality: Local inflammation is inhibited, swelling is reduced, and pain is alleviated over a sustained period. Deep Oscillation encourages tissue renewal and high-quality scar formation, leading to softer, more flexible scars.

• Restoring Sensation: Patients have reported noticing a considerable improvement in the scar’s appearance within days and regaining sensation in the lower stomach area much sooner than the typical three-month estimate provided by hospitals.

The therapy can also be used over the abdomen and inguinal area to reduce discomfort and help encourage the uterus to contract.

Other Postpartum Applications

As Deep Oscillation improves tissue trophicity and quality and aids detoxification, it also helps address other issues that arise after pregnancy. These indications include aesthetic concerns such as cellulite, stretch marks, and breast/cleavage and stomach lifting. Furthermore, it can be applied to areas of postpartum discomfort, such as back or neck pain, or bruised areas, such as an epidural insertion site, producing a calming effect and improving comfort.

The gentle nature of the therapy means it does not rely on electrical stimulation or heat the tissue, and it penetrates deeply without causing pain.

Scientific References

The following three scientific references listed in the sources provided below pertain to Deep Oscillation therapy, particularly in postpartum and related applications:

1. Johanning-Csik F. (1994): Treatment of Postpartum Chest Pain and Tension with the Hivamat Intensification System. Medical dissertation. Erlangen - Nuremberg.

2. Gasbarro V., Bartoletti R., Tsolaki E., Sileno S., Agnati M., Coen M., Conti M., Bertaccini C. (2006): Ruolo dell'oscillazione profonda (Hivamat® 200) nel trattamento fisico del linfedema degli arti. La medicina estetica 30 (4), 473-478. English title: The role of deep oscillation therapy (Hivamat® 200) in the physical treatment of the lymphoedema of the limbs. (Also cited as Gasbarro, V. et al., Role of DEEP OSCILLATION® in the treatment of the lymphoedema of the limbs, Ferrara (Italy), 2005).

3. Mikhalchik E., Titkova S., Anurov M., Suprun M., Ivanova A., Trakhtman I., Reinhold J. (2005): Wound Healing Effects of Deep Oscillation. 1st International Conference on Skin and Environment. Moscow-St Petersburg, 71. (Also cited as Mikhalchik, E. et al. Wound Healing Effects of DEEP OSCILLATION®. 1st international conference on skin and environment, Moscow, 2005).