Pregnancy is a time of joy and excitement. It is a period of physical, emotional and mental growth for you, the mother-to-be, your unborn child, and for the loved ones surrounding you.
During this significantly transitional time, it is crucial that you are fully supported. Osteopathic care during all stages of pregnancy and early motherhood is a perfectly safe treatment for you and your baby, however, it is advised to check with your GP if you are in a high-risk category before seeking this type of care. Osteopathy will ensure that you and your baby are continuing to be physically and emotionally healthy.
Why do women seek Osteopathic care during their pregnancy?
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic pain
- Groin pain
- Hip pain
- Maintenance of postural balance
- Sciatica
- Middle, upper back, and neck pain
- Rib cage pain
- Headache and/or face pain
- Carpal tunnel: tingling in the hands
Though pregnancy is a wonderful phase in a woman’s life, it is not without it’s discomfort. Your body will experience various biomechanical and hormonal changes which can dramatically change your spinal curvature, balance, and gait patterns. These changes can put pressure on your joints and can create lasting muscle tension and pain.
How can Osteopathic treatment help you?
- It can ease your sore, tired muscles
- Boost your mobility
- Rebalance your pelvic pain
- It can release areas of restriction
- Improve tissue texture
- Reduce pain
- An Osteopath can prescribe you corrective exercises which will support areas of hypermobility.
When treating you, the comfort of you and your baby is crucial at all times. An Osteopath will gently massage, stretch and articulate your joints to release areas of restriction. Eliminating your aches and pains will encourage your mind and body to relax, and your feel-good hormones to increase. This will ultimately help your baby to grow and develop in a calm, stress-free environment.
If you are experiencing any pain or discomfort that is impacting you and your experience of pregnancy, please get in touch to book in your complimentary consultation at the Enfield Osteopathic Clinic.
We will be able to assess your body and provide the appropriate treatments needed to release the tension that is disrupting your pregnancy and preventing you and your baby from enjoying a peaceful journey together.
