Pregnancy is a precious gift however it does significantly affect a woman's body. Back and pelvic pain is very common with up to 90% of pregnant women experiencing pain. The growing baby alters a women's posture, muscle function and places enormous pressure on the pelvic floor muscles.
For years, aches and pains have been accepted as a normal part of pregnancy. Today many physicians recommend physiotherapy to relieve the discomfort experienced by pregnant women and help prepare the pregnant body for an easier delivery and recovery process. APPI Health Group offer obstetric physiotherapy in London at our Pilates studios and physiotherapy clinics.
Pre and post pregnancy conditions:
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Back pain including upper back and neck pain
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Rib pain
- Separation of your abdominal muscles
- Scar and soft tissue management and advice following caesarean section
- Weakness of your pelvic floor muscles
- Bladder and bowel training
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Headaches
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Calf cramps and/or swollen ankles
Pre and post pregnancy treatments offered:
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Manual therapy to restore normal movement in your back, pelvic and hip joints
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Soft tissue therapy
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Exercises to strengthen the muscles of your pelvic, lower back and abdominal areas
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Exercises to help postural alignment and balance
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Acupuncture
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TENS for pain relief
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Exercises in water
- Pelvic floor muscle training
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Bladder training
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Relaxation techniques
Physiotherapy during pregnancy helps throughout the pregnancy and birth and also ensures a healthier body and muscles afterbirth and a faster recovery.
Call us on 020 7784 6560 or email us at hampstead@appihealthgroup.com for appointments and further enquiries.
