PRENATAL OSTEOPATHY FOR PREGNANCY

WHEN TO CONSULT AN OSTEOPATH DURING PREGNANCY?

Some pains or discomforts appear during pregnancy due to the many physical changes that occur. That's why many women consult an osteopath as early as the first trimester of pregnancy. In most cases, pregnant women turn to an osteopath from Physio-Ostéo Globalité for one (or more) of the following reasons:

• Sciatica (pain involving the sciatic nerve)
• Pubalgia (pain in the pubic symphysis)
• Gastric reflux and nausea
• Postural discomfort
• Low back pain (pain in the lumbar region)
• Groin pain
• Carpal tunnel
• Any other pain

It is certain that consulting an osteopath before childbirth can prevent many ailments and difficulties. Osteopathic interventions promote, among other things, the mobility of the pelvis, which can facilitate the baby's passage during delivery.

In addition to consulting an osteopath before childbirth, many women also opt for physiotherapy services in preparation for delivery.

WHY CONSULT AN OSTEOPATH AFTER 4 WEEKS POSTPARTUM?

Four weeks after your delivery, the osteopath will be able to see you to help with issues such as:

• Sciatica (pain involving the sciatic nerve)
• Pubalgia (pain in the pubic symphysis)
• Breastfeeding difficulties
• Postural discomfort
• Lower back pain (pain in the lumbar region)
• Groin pain
• Cesarean scar adhesion
• Any other pain

In addition to osteopathy services, some women receive perineal physiotherapy follow-up six weeks after giving birth.

Moreover, did you know that in addition to helping mothers, we also offer care for babies? Pediatric osteopathy and pediatric physiotherapy can help your baby with issues such as torticollis, plagiocephaly, digestion, colic, motor development, and more.

HOW CAN AN OSTEOPATH RELIEVE CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME DURING PREGNANCY?

The osteopath can focus on the carpal tunnel area during pregnancy, but they can also work on the forearm, neck region, and pectorals. This approach will help to reduce tension that could cause nerve compression as well as improve blood circulation.

An important fact to note is that the osteopath always works according to a holistic approach. They will therefore evaluate the entire region and body to see if there are other areas that would be important to address.

At the end of the session, the osteopath may also suggest exercises or provide advice, if necessary.

HOW DOES AN OSTEOPATHY SESSION FOR A PREGNANT WOMAN PROCEED?

Firstly, the osteopath will have you fill out a questionnaire and discuss with you to gather the necessary information and to fully understand your needs. Subsequently, they will perform a comprehensive evaluation to analyze the mobility of certain body regions and to fully understand the various issues.

ARE THERE ANY CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR OSTEOPATHY DURING PREGNANCY?

There are no contraindications or dangers in consulting an osteopath during pregnancy. On the contrary, osteopathy provides many benefits to pregnant women. During treatment, the osteopath will adjust their mobilizations according to the progression of the pregnancy, the patient's symptoms, and the reasons for the consultation.