what is pregnancy-related pain?
pregnancy changes your posture and the load passing through your back, pelvis and joints, so musculoskeletal pain is common both before birth (ante-natal) and after it (post-natal).
our physiotherapists assess and treat the full range, from back and pelvic pain during pregnancy to pelvic floor weakness and separation of the abdominal muscles after birth. you don’t have to put up with it until the baby arrives.
what we treat.
- low back pain
- pelvic girdle pain (pgp) and symphysis pubis dysfunction (spd)
- thoracic and rib pain
- coccyx (tailbone) pain
- carpal tunnel syndrome: pain, tingling and swelling in the hands
- lower limb swelling in pregnancy
- weak pelvic floor muscles, bladder and bowel incontinence and prolapse
- separation of the abdominal muscles (diastasis recti)
- a painful caesarean scar
- sexual discomfort or loss of sensation
- migraines and hormonal headaches
how we treat it.
we start every journey with a thorough assessment, the right diagnosis is the foundation of successful treatment. depending on what we find, we typically combine several of the following:
- advice and education
- joint mobilisation
- specific soft tissue massage and mobilisation
- progressive core stability, functional exercise and pilates
- postural and ergonomic advice
- optimal positions for labour and delivery if you have back or pelvic girdle pain
- muscle energy techniques
- pregnancy support belts and wrist splints
- an abdominal wall check for muscle separation
- functional fascial taping
- acupuncture and dry needling, where appropriate
- lymphatic massage and compression hosiery
faqs.
do i need a gp referral?
no, you can book directly with us. if you’re using private medical insurance (aviva, vitality, wpa, axa and others) your insurer may require a referral; check your policy before booking.
how many sessions will i need?
most patients resolve acute issues in three to six sessions. chronic or complex cases can take longer. we’ll give you an honest timeline at your first assessment.
what should i bring?
something you can move in, shorts and a t-shirt for lower-limb work, a vest for shoulders. we have changing rooms if you’re coming straight from work.
how soon can i be seen?
we always strive to have same-day availability, and evening and saturday morning slots are available.
