Osteopathy During Pregnancy

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Back pain during pregnancy is common, effecting 47% of women in the thrid trimester (Salari et al 2023).

 

Pregnancy is a wonderful time for a mother, but also a period of rapid change for her body. When you consult me, I will assess to see how your body is adapting to the growing bump & to find the areas that are under strain.

 

There is no better example of Osteopathic Principles than in the case of pregnancy –

 

Your whole body changes during pregnancy to accommodate for the growing baby and uterus in your abdomen..

 

As your body changes shape and weight tension can build, function can become impaired, strain can occur and pain can develop.

 

Treatment aims to ease physical tensions & help biomechanical balance to the body so that the body can begin to function better. Pregnancy is a wonderful time of change and my patients report that they find our sessions beneficial.

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My approach can include Structural & Cranial treatment. I also offer advice on how to help you to help yourself to be more comfortable between sessions

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Osteopathy After Pregnancy

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Women can experience problems after the birth. Most women consult me because they feel that something doesn't feel right or to help them get back to normal.

 

I offer a full rehabilitation program to help after birth. If you have had a caesarean section or any surgery then it is best that you are fully healed and have no signs of infection before you begin our sessions.

 

I look forward to seeing you soon.

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Reference: Salari, N., Mohammadi, A., Hemmati, M., Hasheminezhad, R., Kani, S., Shohaimi, S., & Mohammadi, M. (2023). The global prevalence of low back pain in pregnancy: a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, *23*(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06150-y https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-06150-y