Your body undergoes significant musculoskeletal and hormonal changes during pregnancy as your baby grows, frequently leading to aches and pains. Get to know your body and how to manage the extra stress on your abdominal and pelvic floor muscles, your lower back and hips.
We treat and advise on many conditions related to pregnancy, including but not limited to:
- Lower and upper back pain
- Neck pain and headaches
- Pelvic girdle pain (sacroiliac joint pain, pubic pain, coccyx and hip pain)
- Pregnancy-related constipation
- Vulval veins, varicose veins and swelling during pregnancy
- Tummy muscle separation (DRAM)
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome
- Sleeping advice
- Exercise
Physical activity during pregnancy is well-supported by evidence, offering benefits for both the mother and the developing baby. As part of our services, we provide personalized advice and exercise programs tailored to your unique needs. Additionally, we engage in discussions about birth and labor skills from a physiotherapy standpoint.
Pilates stands out as an excellent exercise choice during pregnancy, suitable for all trimesters. By starting early, you can prepare your body for the upcoming physical demands. Pilates helps prevent many pregnancy-related discomforts and aches, while also potentially enhancing your recovery process by promoting strength and mobility.
Perineal Massage
Perineal massage has garnered robust evidence supporting its role in preventing severe tears and reducing the necessity for episiotomies. We wholeheartedly endorse and advocate for this practice.
Products
We have samples of a range of support garments and pregnancy related tools for you to try. If we do not have it in stock or have your size, we will measure you and order it into clinic.
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