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Osteopathy provides a gentle way
of helping the body to adapt to the enormous physiological and postural
changes that take place during pregnancy and delivery. Osteopathy can
benefit a number of problems, including:
- Aches and pains
- Back ache
- Neck ache
- Sciatica
- Digestion problems
- Circulatory problems
- Muscle spasms and cramps
- Inability to relax
For many women pregnancy means
having to cope with a whole range of symptoms from back pain to morning
sickness. As the baby grows, the extra weight results in a changed
centre of gravity, and posture changes week to week resulting in a
variety of aches and pains, which include backache, aching legs and
undue fatigue. As the breasts enlarge, pain may occur in the neck and
upper back, and may also cause headaches. As the uterus expands,
changes in posture are also often accompanied by symptoms such as
nausea, heartburn and shortness of breath.
As the baby grows, the mother’s
posture has to adapt to the accommodate the position of the baby as it
has less space to move about. This may lead to undue aches and pains.
Trauma to the pelvic bones,
coccyx or sacrum at any time in the mother’s life can leave increased
tension in muscles and strain within pelvic ligaments and bones. This
may affect the ability of these bones to separate and move out of the
way during labour, limiting the size of the pelvic outlet. Releasing
strains within the pelvis can offer the best chance of an easy
uncomplicated labour.
Following birth, osteopathy can
help the mother return to normal, physically and emotionally, by
releasing strains that may have occurred during the pregnancy and
labour. This allows her to relax and enjoy her new baby.
Mother and baby checks
After delivery it is advised that mother and child return for
structural examination, advice, check ups and if necessary for
treatment. The sooner an osteopath is able to diagnose and treat a
baby, the easier it is for the balance within that child to be
restored. Any woman attending the clinic for osteopathy during her
pregnancy is entitled to a free baby check within the first 3 months
following birth. At the clinic we also offer new mum and baby checks,
where both mother and baby can be checked, and treated at a discounted
rate.
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