Osteopathy for Pregnancy
Osteopathy is a gentle manual therapy particularly suitable for mothers, during and after pregnancy.
It is a safe and non-invasive specialist treatment for many pregnancy related conditions. Most common pregnancy pains are backache & ‘sciatica’, pelvic pain and SPD (pubic/groin pain). Myles is well trained to recognise contra-indications & treatment should be suitable for any healthy & stable pregnancy.
Pre-conception: Osteopathy can help with posture and spinal / pelvic mobility which will help the function of the pelvic viscera to allow conception.
During pregnancy: Osteopathy can treat a range of pregnancy related conditions. Nausea and vomiting are common but they can relieved with Functional and Cranial Osteopathy. As the bump grows it can put pressure on the diaphragm leading to breathing and heart burn issues. Osteopathic treatment can help relieve these regular and uncomfortable symptoms. It can also help your body prepare for birth by correcting pelvic position & flexibility & promoting pelvic floor integrity.
Post natal: After birth you may be prone to strains & sprains. Breast feeding & carrying a baby also add strain on the body. Osteopathy will help your body recover from pregnancy and labour and function better to cope with your new born.