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Ante-Natal Physiotherapy

A number of factors contribute to muscle and joint problems during pregnancy. These include:

  • The release of the hormone relaxin from about 10 weeks gestation. This loosens ligaments through the body but especially around the pelvis.
  • An exageration ofthe lumbar iosdosis (curve) to compensate for the change in the bodies centre of gravity.
  • Weakening of the pelvic floor and lower abdominal area due to hormonal changes and muscles stretching.

Common complaints (which we can treat) include:

  • symprysis pubis dysfunction: symptoms may include pain in the pubic bone especially when walking or seperating the legs.
  • sacrolilliac joint dysfunction: pain around dimple joints at the back of the pelvis, buttocks and down the legs.
  • lower back pain: pain when walking or standing on one leg.
  • thoracic spine pain: This may present itself as general tightnedd, pain localised to the rib cage or pain when deep breathing.
  • Knee pain

What will be involved in the treatment?

This will depend on what the physio finds when assessing you however some of the following techniques may be used:

  • Education regarding posture and back care
  • Exercises to improve muscle control around your pelvis and spine
  • Education of the pevic floor
  • Mobilisation of the pelvis
  • Massage
  • Stretches
  • The use of a belt to help stabilise the pelvis

 

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