Pregnancy and Babies
Working with pregnant women and babies requires an in-depth understanding of the biological process and equally important; nurturing, and gentle hands.
The Body Doc is experienced with working with mothers throughout their pregnancy and post-partum as well as babies once they have been born.
The Body Doc’s system to help your hip and pelvic pain symptoms includes;
Identifying the most likely cause or contributing factor to your symptoms
Using evidence based treatments to bring your pain to a manageable level
(osteopaths are trained in a broad range of techniques so you can have faith that we will have the right treatment techniques for you)
Teaching you how to identify triggers and learn pain relief strategies so you can take control of your own health.
Learn how to take control of your bodies strength, flexibility and functions so you can feel better, for longer
The Body Doc has a special interest in helping you overcome the barriers that musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy can cause so you can keep doing what you need, want and love.
References
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), 2017
Balague, Mannion, Pellise, & Cedraschi, 2012
Childs, J.D., Cleland, J.A., Elliott, J.M., Teyhen, D.S., Wainner, R.S., Whitman, J.M., Sopky, B.J., Godges, J.J., Flynn, T.W., Delitto, A. and Dyriw, G.M., 2008. Neck pain: clinical practice guidelines linked to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health from the Orthopaedic Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 38(9), pp.A1-A34.