Assisting you through the aches and pains of pregnancy
Over 70% of women have back pain with pregnancy. Back pain can be caused from many reasons including:
- The hormones brought on with pregnancy can soften ligaments and allow joints in the pelvis to become loose and the surrounding muscles have to work harder causing strain
- The growing uterus changes your center of gravity, causing strain on your spine and surrounding muscles
- Postural changes
- Overstretched and weakened abdominal muscles can not handle the extra weight so the spine bears the extra burden
How much back pain is normal?
Evaluation
We can expertly evaluate the causes of your pain and develop a program to meet your needs as a pregnant or postpartum woman.
Treatment will include instruction in appropriate exercises, aquatic therapy, pain management and manual therapy as needed with the focus being your ability to independently manage your symptoms.
Areas commonly affected by pregnancy that we can assist with include: Back, abdominals, feet, wrists and shoulders, as well as posture and positioning.
Exercise
Exercise during and after your pregnancy can help strengthen back and abdominal muscles to reduce pain.Studies show exercise can reduce length of labor, shorten recovery time and help with post-partum weight gain.We will instruct you in safe activities you can independently participate in through out pregnancy and in those months following delivery.They include land and water based programs to fit your needs, abilities and activity level.
Pain Management
- Positioning Instruction
- Supports and Accessories
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture
Community Resources
We can guide you to other community resources to utilize during your pregnancy.
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