Osteopathy & Pregnancy
A woman’s body changes during pregnancy. Those changes include the softening of ligaments, weight increase and changes to posture. That can lead to additional pressure on joints in various parts of the body, including the spine or pelvis The ovaries produce the hormone relaxin which causes ligaments to soften, allowing the pelvic bones to shift slightly during delivery. This is a good thing of course because it makes delivery easier. Unfortunately, the softening of the ligaments also affects the whole body which means it’s much more vulnerable to strain as it changes to accommodate your baby.
Gentle hands-on osteopathic treatment can ease some of your symptoms including:
- Joint pains
- General, acute & chronic backache, back pain
(not arising from injury or accident) - Generalised aches and pains
- Circulatory problems
- Muscle spasms
For more information about PGP please visit the Pelvic Partnership website at pelvicpartnership.org.uk/treatment-manual-therapists/
If you would like more information about osteopathy during pregnancy, please don’t hesitate to give us a call on 0121 705 4499.
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Using a qualified Osteopath and Sports Therapist
As with all osteopathic and Sports therapy treatment it is important that you use a qualified osteopath or sports therapist . At Solihull Osteopathic Practice all of our osteopaths have completed a 4 or 6 year, full-time or part-time degree in osteopathy and are registered with the General Osteopathic Council. Our sports therapist has completed a 4 year degree in sports therapy and is a member of the society of Sports Therapy. If you would like to book an appointment, please contact us today.
We have two locations, our main osteopathic practice is located at 565 Warwick Road, Solihull, B91 1AW and our Sports injury clinic is located at West Warwickshire Sports Complex, 78 Grange Road, Solihull, B91 1DA.
We offer free parking at both locations.