Physiotherapy
The pregnancy and postpartum period can be an exciting, but also challenging time. Everyone begins their journey from a different point, with different experiences and different expectations not just mentally but physically too.
The changes that your body and mind goes through from conception to birth is extraordinary and although it is a natural and amazing process it can leave us feeling a bit lost and with a body that no longer functions in the way we would like it to. Often we are so concerned about looking after our baby that we forget to look after ourselves, but prioritising yourself and your health should also be a priority. Low back pain, pelvic girdle pain, abdominal separation and incontinence are all common during pregnancy and/ or postnatally but they are not normal and are treatable.
Regardless of whether you had your baby nine weeks or nine years ago you will always be postnatal and improvements in symptoms can still be achieved many years after delivery.
The Physiotherapy and Pilates Company can help with:
Exercising safely during pregnancy
Pelvic Girdle and Back Pain during pregnancy and postnatally
Abdominal separation (diastasis recti)
Pelvic Floor Strengthening
C-Section Recovery
Safe return to exercise and sport postnatally
What to expect during a Physiotherapy session
Every new assessment begins with taking a detailed account of your medical history and discussing your main concerns and goals, whether that be to reduce back pain or to run a marathon. Next we will look at how you move, observe your posture, assess the appropriate muscles and joints and then together formulate a recovery plan.
This may include;
Manual therapy techniques
Exercise Prescription
Massage
Relaxation and breathing techniques
Pilates
Postural modifications,
Advice
Pelvic floor exercises
Where to find me:
You can visit me at my clinic in Oldmeldrum or I offer home visits within a reasonable distance.
I am also available for presentations and workshops at antenatal groups, mum and baby groups, etc.
Please get in touch to arrange an appointment
