Lower back pain is common in pregnancy.
pre natal physiotherapy
As your pregnancy progresses you may experience various aches and pains as your body adapts to your growing baby and prepares for birth.
Changes in your anatomy and hormones (causing ligaments to ‘loosen’) and the increasing weight of your baby bump can lead to:
Sacro-iliac pain
Back pain
Pelvic floor issues
Carpel Tunnel syndrome
Our physios are experienced in the safe assessment and management of these conditions and can guide you through appropriate rehabilitation options so that you can enjoy, and not stress, through your pregnancy.
Our physios are also experienced in guiding you on exercising safely during your pregnancy. Staying physically active is vital for staying strong and fit for the ‘marathon of birth’. Exercise is shown to have a positive effect on mood as well as potentially helping to reduce the risk of pregnancy related issues like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia. Read more about this in our pre natal pilates and exercise sections.
post natal physiotherapy
If it hurts, don’t battle it out alone, speak to one of our physiotherapists about reducing the pain so you can get back to enjoying your newborn.
So your gorgeous baby has arrived and you've gone through oodles of post natal check ups and MCH nurse visits with bubs to make sure they are thriving - now it is important to look after you!
After your pregnancy and your babys delivery your body can feel like you've been hit by a tram! Common issues include:
Pelvic girdle or sacro-iliac pain
Low or upper back pain
Pelvic floor issues
Abdominal Seperation (DRAM)
Depression and anxiety
Our physios will help you rehabilitate from these conditions in a safe and timely manner depending on the type of pregnancy and delivery you had.
You will soon want to start building strength and fitness again once you start to emerge from the new baby fog! In general, if you had a healthy pregnancy and delivery you can start working out when you feel ready. We always encourage this is based on your obstetricians’/ midwife’s guidelines. This may be as soon as a couple of weeks after giving birth - but normally a minimum of 6 weeks is recommended so don't rush! If you have had a caesarean delivery or other complications such as abdominal separation or severe tears it may be up to 12 weeks before it is safe to commence exercising again.
See our pre/post natal pilates and exercise groups for more information on our specific services.