Working pregnant mums - helping you cope with osteopathic care and advice

Osteopathy during pregnancy

In an ideal world, the body would adapt and mould freely to the physical changes taking place during pregnancy.

In reality pre-existing stresses and strains can inhibit this adaptation process.

Osteopathy can help address and resolve some of these stresses and strains to make pregnancy more comfortable.  Using muscular release, gentle articulation and exercise Osteopathy can help

Work posture than may not have been well considered pre-pregnancy becomes ever more important to address during preganancy

Work station or driving posture create stiffness and these slumped curves make matters worse as the body changes to cope with pregnancy

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Relieve aches & pains such as back & neck ache

Normal pregnancy hormones cause ligaments throughout the body to soften to help it prepare for labour. 

Unfortunately, this softening also makes the body vulnerable to overstrain and puts more demand on the muscles as they have to work harder to compensate for the lack of support from the softer ligaments. 

This can lead to a variety of aches and pains as well as increasing feelings of fatigue.

Address pre-existing stresses & strains

Poor posture or pre-existing trauma can lead to spinal stiffness which can inhibit the body’s ability to take on its new shape.

Pubic Symphysis pain

This is often caused by the increased demand on the pelvis coupled with the softening of ligaments due to the normal pregnancy hormones.

Heartburn

Often caused by distortion of the diaphragm as the uterus expands.

Relieve Pelvic strain & tension

During delivery the pelvis bones must move apart slightly to accommodate the baby’s head.  Undue muscular or postural strain on the pelvis can make this more difficult, often resulting in greater levels of discomfort.  Osteopathy can help to minimise these strains.

Tailored stretches & exercises

Stretches and exercises are an excellent way to keep the pregnant body flexible, strong and mobile, helping to minimise discomfort. 

Keeping strong and flexible can assist the muscles in coping with the increased demands caused by postural changes and natural weight gain. 

Osteopaths can advise on specific stretches and exercises, tailored to the individual's needs and postural requirements.

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Pregnancy osteopathic care after delivery

Osteopathy during & after pregnancy

Osteopathy is a safe, drug free treatment that can be highly beneficial during and after pregnancy.

Body Back-Up Osteopaths are highly skilled and use gentle “hands-on” techniques such as soft tissue release and articulation, which are perfectly safe at all stages of pregnancy.

Through treatment, advice and gentle exercise we can:

¢  Ease some of the physical discomforts of pregnancy such as back ache, sciatica and pubic symphysis pain.

¢  Help prepare Mum’s body for the demands of labour

¢  give postural and exercise advice to help Mum to protect herself.

¢  Help Mum’s body to physically recover after the birth.

Pregnancy osteopathy care mid term to full term

Pregnancy osteopathic care around 10-16 weeks

Pregnancy bio-mechanics osteopathy preparation before pregnancy

Relieve aches & pains such as back & neck ache

Normal pregnancy hormones cause ligaments throughout the body to soften to help it prepare for labour. 

Unfortunately, this softening also makes the body vulnerable to overstrain and puts more demand on the muscles as they have to work harder to compensate for the lack of support from the softer ligaments. 

This can lead to a variety of aches and pains as well as increasing feelings of fatigue.

Address pre-existing stresses & strains

Poor posture or pre-existing trauma can lead to spinal stiffness which can inhibit the body’s ability to take on its new shape.

Pubic Symphysis pain

This is often caused by the increased demand on the pelvis coupled with the softening of ligaments due to the normal pregnancy hormones.

Heartburn

Often caused by distortion of the diaphragm as the uterus expands.

Relieve Pelvic strain & tension

During delivery the pelvis bones must move apart slightly to accommodate the baby’s head.  Undue muscular or postural strain on the pelvis can make this more difficult, often resulting in greater levels of discomfort.  Osteopathy can help to minimise these strains.

Tailored stretches & exercises

Stretches and exercises are an excellent way to keep the pregnant body flexible, strong and mobile, helping to minimise discomfort. 

Keeping strong and flexible can assist the muscles in coping with the increased demands caused by postural changes and natural weight gain. 

Osteopaths can advise on specific stretches and exercises, tailored to the individual's needs and postural requirements.