Pregnancy Support at Pure Health Osteopathy

 It’s very normal during pregnancy to have…

• Low back pain
• Pelvic pain or instability
• Groin pain
• Sciatica
• Coccyx pain
• Thumb and wrist pain
• Carpal Tunnel
• Rib pain
• Headaches
• Neck pain
• Foot/heel pain
• Leg pain and congestion

Osteopaths may be able to help ease many of these symptoms by treating the cause as well as offering a lot of management and exercise advice, always tailoring it to the individual.

What should you do after your treatment?

• Drink lots of water
• Go for a short 2-5-minute walk before jumping in the car
• Eat something wholesome when you get home
• Rest for the next day; no painting the nursery, or assembling a pram or crib straight after treatment

What can help you between treatments?

• Keeping active, with activities such as:
  • Walking
  • Swimming/aqua aerobics for pregnancy
  • Prenatal Yoga
  • Prenatal Pilates
  • Similar activities that you were well versed in before pregnancy
• Stay hydrated
• Keep your nutrition up! Eating a healthy and balanced diet during pregnancy is imperative to keep you feeling well while also replenishing your body with energy required to help your growing foetus
• Try to follow any management or exercise advice prescribed by your osteopath
• Always contact us if you have any concerns or questions