Many women present for Physiotherapy during pregnancy with aches and pain and stiffness that can affect how easily they can go about their day. It is very easy to ignore pain during pregnancy and dismiss it as part of being pregnant.
There is much that can be done to prevent pain getting worse with a growing bump. Physiotherapy safely relieves pain without the need for medication, it is non-invasive and can be tailored to you and your stage of pregnancy.
We offer Pregnancy Pilates classes, taught by a Chartered Physiotherapist that can be attended from 16 weeks right up until the birth of your baby.
In the following videos, we have put together some information on the common conditions in pregnancy that respond very well to physiotherapy.
These conditions include
- Upper spine pain (thoracic pain)
- Low back pain and sciatica
- Rib pain
- Neck and postural pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Have a look at the pilates exercise series for pregnancy
We can safely treat many painful conditions and show you easy exercises to continue with during your pregnancy to keep those niggles at bay.
If you are not sure if we can help you, please call us and we can discuss the best options with you.
