Osteopathy for Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a very special time for an expectant mother. During pregnancy, your body undergoes major changes and in order to adapt to these, a hormone called relaxing is released.

Relaxin allows the ligaments throughout your body to soften and stretch, helping your body adapt as your baby grows inside you. Some women have difficulty adapting to these changes, causing undue strain on the spine, neck and shoulders, which can be uncomfortable and even painful.

Common Symptoms That Require Osteopathy

Shoulder and upper back tension and pain
Back pain
Sacroiliac joint pain (SIJ)
Pelvic girdle pain
Sciatica
Pubic symphysis tension
Limbs swelling (usually in legs)
Difficulty breathing and/or shortness of breath
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Headaches

At OsteoLife, we can help you with you by

Easing some of the physical discomforts during pregnancy
Helping you prepare for the demands of labour
Helping you recover after birth

The OsteoLife Approach

We use gentle hands-on manipulation techniques for the treatment of musculoskeletal issues that help to decrease muscle tension and improve your range of motion during pregnancy. This ultimately helps release any restrictions to help you restore your natural state of balance, alignment, and body functions.

Techniques used at OsteoLife