Pregnancy
What is Pregnancy Treatment?
Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy focuses on providing gentle, hands-on care to support the health and well-being of both the expectant mother and her growing baby. This specialised approach aims to address musculoskeletal imbalances, alleviate discomfort, and optimise the body’s ability to adapt to the physical changes of pregnancy. Osteopathic techniques such as soft tissue manipulation, gentle joint mobilisation, and visceral manipulation can help relieve common pregnancy-related issues such as back pain, pelvic pain, and digestive discomfort. Research suggests that osteopathic treatment during pregnancy may also contribute to improved maternal outcomes, including shorter labor duration, reduced need for pain medication during childbirth, and enhanced overall well-being for both mother and baby.
The benefits of Pregnancy Treatment include:
- Reduced back pain: Osteopathic treatment can alleviate back pain by addressing musculoskeletal imbalances and improving spinal mobility during pregnancy.
- Alleviation of pelvic pain: Through gentle manipulative techniques, osteopathy can effectively relieve pelvic pain by addressing symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
- Improved pregnancy-related digestive issues: Osteopathic treatment may alleviate digestive discomfort such as heartburn, constipation, and bloating by optimising organ function and relieving tension in the abdomen.
- Enhanced pelvic floor function: Osteopathic techniques can improve pelvic floor muscle tone and coordination, supporting better urinary and bowel control during pregnancy and postpartum.
- Optimised fetal positioning: Osteopathic treatment focused on pelvic balancing and tissue release may encourage optimal fetal positioning for labor and delivery.
- Improved maternal comfort and well-being: Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy can promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and improve overall well-being.
- Enhanced postural awareness: Osteopathic care can improve postural awareness and alignment during pregnancy, reducing strain on the musculoskeletal system.
- Support for ligamentous relaxation: Osteopathic techniques can help manage ligamentous laxity commonly experienced during pregnancy, reducing discomfort and instability in weight-bearing joints.
*Remember, everyone is different and the benefits of Pregnancy treatment may vary. It’s important to speak with our team to determine if it’s right for you.
What conditions can Pregnancy Treatment help with?
Pregnancy treatment can be used to help manage and treat a wide range of conditions, including:
- Sciatica
- Osteitis pubis
- Oedema (swelling) of hands or feet
- Back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Headaches or migraines
- Fatigue
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
- Nerve compression symptoms – pins and needles, numbness, burning
- Leg cramps
- Constipation
