Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a process which is different for each person and is often combined with an array of new physical and hormonal changes. The strain on your body can be immense.

50% of pregnant people will experience some musculoskeletal pain during their pregnancy, and many will also experience pelvic floor dysfunctions.

Self-care is non-negotiable to navigate and remain connected to this new era in your life.

Pregnancy Answers

  • Pregnancy can be met with a variety of symptoms that can cause bother in your day to day life.

    Body aches and pains can include:

    • low back pain

    • pelvic girdle pain

    • pubic bone pain

    • glute pain and/or sciatica

    • rib pain

    • wrist pain

    • carpal tunnel symptoms

    Pelvic floor issues can include:

    • Bladder issues such as incontinence

    • vaginal heaviness or bulge

    • constipation

  • During pregnancy, your whole body changes to cater for the incredible person it is growing. From the curve of your spine to the width of your pelvis, the entire structure of your body shifts to allow space for your baby to grow.

    With the changes in hormones, we become more flexible to allow for movement, and we increase our fluid holds.

    The extra flexibility can contribute to pelvic floor dysfunctions such as stress urinary incontinence.

    The changes in our body shape and body weight can contribute to aches and pains, and extra fluid can contribute to conditions such as carpal tunnel

    Physiotherapy can help you minimize pain and keep functioning at your best self. We can also help to condition your pelvic floor, and keep you exercising safely.

  • Depending on your concern and your presentation, there is a range of treatments that physiotherapy can offer to reduce your main and help you move better:

    • Education & advice specific to you

    • Taping or support garments

    • Massage or manual therapy

    • Pelvic floor muscle program & education to support an individualised program for each stage of pregnancy

    • Safe exercises

  • TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) is a device that can help to managing labour discomfort and support you through your delivery.

    It is non-invasive and easy to use.

    We offer hire of TENS machine for your Labour, and will appropriately educate you on its use.

From pelvic pain, to lower back pain, to rib pain and carpal tunnel.

From bladder incontinence to feelings of a vaginal bulge.

Physiotherapy can minimise the discomfort and bother, and assist in keeping you feeling functional.