PREGNANCY

Did you know that around 50% of women will experience low back pain or pelvic girdle pain during or after pregnancy?

This can be caused by a variety of factors during pregnancy including weight gain, postural changes, weakened stabilising muscles and hormonal influences. After pregnancy, there are many demands of looking after your baby which can be a significant factor too.

DO YOU EXPERIENCE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING?

• Low back pain, which can radiate into the buttocks, back of your leg, hip or groin regions?
• Pain is often worsened with walking, getting in and out of a chair or car, rolling over in bed, dressing and managing stairs?

If so, the staff at Sandringham Sports Physio can assist.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Advice on

• How to avoid aggravating activities
• How to improve your posture and move better
• How to manage your pain

Exercise

• There are many exercise options available; we aim to give you an individually tailored program to strengthen your weakened muscles, improve your movement and help you feel better. We also aim to discuss long-term exercise options with you.
• Pelvic floor weakness is common both during and after pregnancy and can result in a range of symptoms- we can assist with pelvic floor strengthening exercises
• Massage, stretching and other forms of hands-on treatment to help ease your pain
• Taping or bracing can assist with pain management and help you to manage better in the short term

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ANY QUESTIONS?

Please contact the friendly team at Sandringham Sports Physio and we would be happy to assist further.