Osteopathy is a totally safe approach to pain relief and maintenence of health throughout pregnancy.
During pregnancy and labour, the mother’s pelvis is subjected to many various forces. Back pain is a common phenomenon at some time in almost every pregnancy. In some cases, it is accompanied by the added problem of leg pain or 'Sciatica'. Often these aches and pains can be gently and effectively alleviated with osteopathic treatment.
The changes to a woman's skeletal biomechanics throughout the pregnancy and for a period of time after the birth are immense. Not only do joints become more mobile during pregnancy, but during a long, difficult labour the pelvic bones may move to accommodate the passage of the baby while other spinal joints become compressed. An Osteopath can help you to cope and adapt to these changes with as few adverse effects as possible.
Other joint pain and even problems such as reflux or 'heartburn' can often be improved, if not alleviated, with osteopathic treatment.
After the birth, a post-natal check up is recommended to ensure that your body is at its optimum to cope with the added stresses and strains associated with being a new mother. Lifting, carrying, breast feeding and lack of sleep can all take their toll on your wellbeing and osteopathy may help to ease many of these problems.
back
|
