Osteopathic care during and after pregnancy
Pregnancy causes evident musculoskeletal changes that alter the normal biomechanics of an individual.
These changes are accompanied by ligament tension, increased muscle tension, decreased range of movement, which sometimes produce pain and discomfort.
The osteopath through osteopathic treatment treats somatic (body) dysfunctions with a variety of techniques, thus increasing range of motion, regulating tissue tension and decreasing pain.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment is defined as the therapeutic application of manually guided forces by an osteopathic physician to improve physiological function and support homeostasis that has been altered by dysfunction.
Osteopathy during pregnancy can reduce both pain as well as improve postural alignment, providing a feeling of calm, well-being and physical and emotional relaxation, which translates into significant physiological effects on mother and baby.
Due to the constant musculoskeletal changes during the gestational cycle, back pain is one of the main "complaints" by women.
These changes are accompanied by ligament tension, increased muscle tension, decreased range of movement, which sometimes produce pain and discomfort.
The osteopath through osteopathic treatment treats somatic (body) dysfunctions with a variety of techniques, thus increasing range of motion, regulating tissue tension and decreasing pain.
Osteopathic manipulative treatment is defined as the therapeutic application of manually guided forces by an osteopathic physician to improve physiological function and support homeostasis that has been altered by dysfunction.
Osteopathy during pregnancy can reduce both pain as well as improve postural alignment, providing a feeling of calm, well-being and physical and emotional relaxation, which translates into significant physiological effects on mother and baby.
Due to the constant musculoskeletal changes during the gestational cycle, back pain is one of the main "complaints" by women.
It is essential to identify effective and safe treatment options as most pain medications are not recommended during pregnancy, which limits the options for pain control.
Osteopathic treatment
This treatment uses manual techniques that offer a conservative and safe option for relieving pregnancy-related back pain, which in turn increases joint biomechanical function related to the joints involved in the changes in the pregnant woman's body.
Osteopathic treatment in pregnancy aims to reduce pain, improve postural balance and improve fluid dynamics including blood flow, venous and lymphatic drainage throughout the body surface.
Osteopathy and movement therapy such as pilates during pregnancy support the physical adaptation of the female body during the sensitive period of pregnancy.
Fascial techniques, tissue stretching, joint realignment are applied to release areas of restriction, while decompression and corrective pilates exercises help to relieve and support areas of hypermobility.
Maintaining body balance and decreasing physical stress during pregnancy is helpful, as well as supporting mother and baby to a healthy recovery after birth.
By increasing physical comfort and body balance during pregnancy, provides women with a sense of physical and emotional comfort.
The release of feel-good hormones results in better outcomes for both mother and baby during and post-pregnancy.
Osteopathy and movement therapy such as pilates during pregnancy support the physical adaptation of the female body during the sensitive period of pregnancy.
Fascial techniques, tissue stretching, joint realignment are applied to release areas of restriction, while decompression and corrective pilates exercises help to relieve and support areas of hypermobility.
Maintaining body balance and decreasing physical stress during pregnancy is helpful, as well as supporting mother and baby to a healthy recovery after birth.
By increasing physical comfort and body balance during pregnancy, provides women with a sense of physical and emotional comfort.
The release of feel-good hormones results in better outcomes for both mother and baby during and post-pregnancy.
Symetrix Pilates & Functional Training Studio offers a special osteopathic treatment service for pregnant women.
Our extremely dedicated and accredited professionals provide osteopathic support and where possible in conjunction with physical activity through pilates, in a holistic and complementary way during pregnancy and early motherhood, ensuring that mother and baby remain physically and emotionally healthy.
Specialist in Exercise and Health
Osteopath
(Professional Licence: C-003 1060)
Osteopath
(Professional Licence: C-003 1060)
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