Pregnancy Back Pain

Osteopathy is well recognised as a treatment for back trouble in pregnancy but most people are unaware of its full potential. Many of the conditions suffered in pregnancy are symptoms of an overall pattern of imbalance in the body. By finding and correcting these imbalances, osteopathy can alleviate many of the adverse side effects of pregnancy in the body. This helps ensure an easier more comfortable pregnancy and improves the chances of a straightforward birth, and a mother that can recover quicker.

The aches and pains that are common in pregnancy, result from the body changing shape to accommodate the increasing size and weight of the uterus. The ligaments of the whole body also soften during pregnancy, due to the action of hormones.
This allows the bones of the pelvis to separate slightly during delivery to facilitate the passage of the baby’s head through the pelvis.

Unfortunately this softening affects the whole body and makes it more vulnerable to strain. Postural imbalances may cause backache, sciatica, neckache, headaches, aching legs, and fatigue. If prior to pregnancy a woman’s body is already under stress from previous strains, trauma or lifestyle factors these changes are likely to impose a physical strain on all the organs and tissues.

Osteopathic treatment aims to assist the body in making postural changes more easily, making the pregnancy more comfortable.