PREGNANCIES

Before a Session

It usually evokes a moment of joy and happiness, but for some women, it can also mean pain and discomfort.

 

Osteopaths can evaluate and treat many of these discomforts associated with pregnancy.

What are the common discomforts

associated with pregnancy ?

• lumbago (low back pain)

• Sciatica (pain in the leg)

• Shoulder, neck and back spine pain

• Coccygeal pain

• Pain during intercourse

• Urinary leakage

The early stages of pregnancy are often related to symptoms like nausea, headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. As the pregnancy progresses, the extra weight causes a shift of the center of gravity in the body which is added to the relaxation of the muscles and ligaments of the support.

 

This mechanics added to stress can cause symptoms such as generalized back pain, sciatic nerve compression, instability of the pubic symphysis or sacroiliac, scoliosis and accentuation of the normal return curve.

PREGNANCIES

Before a Session

It usually evokes a moment of joy and happiness, but for some women, it can also mean pain and discomfort.

 

Osteopaths can evaluate and treat many of these discomforts associated with pregnancy.

What are the common discomforts

associated with pregnancy ?

• lumbago (low back pain)

• Sciatica (pain in the leg)

• Shoulder, neck and back spine pain

• Coccygeal pain

• Pain during intercourse

• Urinary leakage

The early stages of pregnancy are often related to symptoms like nausea, headaches, fatigue, and dizziness. As the pregnancy progresses, the extra weight causes a shift of the center of gravity in the body which is added to the relaxation of the muscles and ligaments of the support.

 

This mechanics added to stress can cause symptoms such as generalized back pain, sciatic nerve compression, instability of the pubic symphysis or sacroiliac, scoliosis and accentuation of the normal return curve.

In what way does osteopathy intervene in pregnancy ?

Osteopathic philosophy teaches us that the structure of the body and its function are closely related and interdependent. This way of thinking applies to the treatment of almost any injury, condition or change of health state. Pregnancy is not an exception.

 

The body undergoes enormous changes to facilitate fetal growth.Some are obviously visible.

 

Others are subtle like hormonal secretions that affect the anatomy, physiology and biology of most biological systems.

 

The goal of osteopathic treatment is to assist the natural process, maximize body’s capacity, adjust and compensate for changes in the most effective way, with the help of mom and baby, all with a minimum pain and discomfort.

Is it recommended to take osteopathic

treatment during pregnancy ?

Osteopathy is one of the safest practices in alternative medicine. The techniques used during pregnancy are carefully chosen to minimize the risks. They are soft and the comfort of the mother is always guaranteed.

Can osteopathy influence

the birth of my baby ?

The descent of the baby through the pelvis is determined by factors such as ligament laxity, hormonal control, uterine contractions, gravity and position of the baby.

If the mother’s pelvis is mechanically unstable or lacks mobility, it can interfere with the passage of the baby.
Osteopathic treatment helps restore balance and improve the quality of pelvic girdle movements, promoting hormonal and neurological feedback that stimulates uterine contraction.

Is it advisable to continue to see an osteopath

after the birth of my baby ?

Yes, for a variety of reasons.

Some begin to experience back problems steadily after birth.
weakening of the ligaments and lack of muscle strength, thus make the whole structure weaker.

 

Nursing mothers often experience back and shoulder pain due to their position. Osteopathy helps to alleviate this discomfort as well as promote better blood and lymphatic circulation in the chest.

 

Therefore, after delivery, osteopathy allows the restoration of the normal mechanics of the back and the pelvis allowing an optimization of the body for the active life.

In what way does osteopathy
intervene in pregnancy ?

Osteopathic philosophy teaches us that the structure of the body and its function are closely related and interdependent. This way of thinking applies to the treatment of almost any injury, condition or change of health state. Pregnancy is not an exception.

 

The body undergoes enormous changes to facilitate fetal growth.

 

Some are obviously visible; others are subtle like hormonal secretions that affect the anatomy, physiology and biology of most biological systems.

 

The goal of osteopathic treatment is to assist the natural process, maximize body’s capacity, adjust and compensate for changes in the most effective way, with the help of mom and baby, all with a minimum pain and discomfort.

Is it recommended to take osteopathic

treatment during pregnancy ?

Osteopathy is one of the safest practices in alternative medicine. The techniques used during pregnancy are carefully chosen to minimize the risks. They are soft and the comfort of the mother is always guaranteed.

Can osteopathy influence

the birth of my baby ?

The descent of the baby through the pelvis is determined by factors such as ligament laxity, hormonal control, uterine contractions, gravity and position of the baby.

 

If the mother’s pelvis is mechanically unstable or lacks mobility, it can interfere with the passage of the baby.
Osteopathic treatment helps restore balance and improve the quality of pelvic girdle movements, promoting hormonal and neurological feedback that stimulates uterine contraction.

Is it advisable to continue to see an osteopath

after the birth of my baby ?

Yes, for a variety of reasons.

 

Some begin to experience back problems steadily after birth.
They can be caused by weakening of the ligaments and lack of muscle strength, thus make the whole structure weaker.

 

Nursing mothers often experience back and shoulder pain due to their position. Osteopathy helps to alleviate this discomfort as well as promote better blood and lymphatic circulation in the chest.

 

Therefore, after delivery, osteopathy allows the restoration of the normal mechanics of the back and the pelvis allowing an optimization of the body for the active life.