What About Osteopathy for Pregnancy ?
What is osteopathy?
Osteopathy takes a whole-body approach to health with a focus on how parts of the body move together and the impact on a person’s quality of life when this is not the case. Osteopaths focus on how the skeleton, joints, muscles, nerves, connective tissue and internal organs all function as a whole to promote movement, health and well-being.
Should I see an Osteopath when pregnant?
In short - yes!
How can Osteopathy help with my pregnancy?
Osteopathy during pregnancy can be beneficial to help expectant people adjust to the continual changes their body will undergo as the foetus develops. In conjunction with a doctor, midwife or specialist we can support you to manage pregnancy related pain. Our aim is to get expectant birthing people to move well and manage their pregnancy related aches and pain.
Osteopaths see people during pregnancy for many conditions including:
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic girdle pain – sacro-iliac joint (SIJ) and public bone pain
- Pelvic pain
- Headaches and migraines
- TMJ disorders or jaw pain
- Neck, shoulder and mid back pain
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Hip pain
- Knee pain
- Sleep related discomfort
What to expect on your first visit
An initial consultation for people expecting a baby involves taking a comprehensive medical history, thorough assessment and treatment where appropriate. Our aim is to identify and address any triggers to your pain in your nerves, muscles, joints and soft tissues. Our osteopaths incorporate a variety of gentle manual therapy techniques, pain education, home exercises, stress management and lifestyle advice.
Who to see?
We have two wonderful and talented Osteopathy Practitioners here are Ideal Therapy in Brunswick West, Dr. Rachel Longchar is currently accepting pregnant people for pre- and post-natal care.
Dr. Rachel Longchar
Osteopath
MA Public Health
BHSc/BAppSc (Osteopathy)
BSc (Biochemistry)
Cert. Dry Needling and Cupping
Ideal Physiotherapy
Email: idealphysio@gmail.com
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