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Before the birth
As many as 50-80% of women will suffer from lower back pain at some stage during the pregnancy. With the increased weight gain from the baby, the placenta, heavier breasts and fat stores, our postures change dramatically over a very short period of time. The hormonal changes in our bodies allow us to make many of these adjustments effectively. However, frequently there will be stages during the pregnancy that our bodies do not "cope with€” as well as they could. This can lead to symptoms ranging from aching muscles, pain, sciatica and lumbago to headaches. This inability to cope with the postural changes can be for many reasons such as:
During pregnancy, Myosteopractic can help counter the effects of increased weight gain, altered weight distribution and excessive ligament laxity. It can help the mother's body gently adapt to the increased weight of the foetus as it grows. This often results in substantial relief from pain in areas such as low back, hips, mid back, neck and legs. After the birth
Most of us struggle to find the time to start gentle exercise and regain our muscle strength and health. Sadly, the first time we start to think of ourselves is when "our back goes" or our neck seizes up. Myosteopractic can be very effective at this stage to help restore your back to healthy function - ideally before your back "goes". Motherhood The mother's body has to recover from the changes it made during the pregnancy and the trauma of delivery, all whilst having to care for a new born baby. The Myosteo-practitioner, with gentle release techniques, will support and encourage these changes. S/he will give valuable advice on exercises to support these changes, and advise on how new parents can look after their own backs whilst caring for a child. In doing this, your Myosteo-practitioner will aim to prevent long term problems such as chronic back pain, stress incontinence, period problems and headaches. This helps the mother recover and enjoy these special early months. The postural changes and strains on a new mum are often overlooked and brushed aside. Obviously, caring for a child is the priority, but at some point it is necessary to take a good look at our own health. It is tough bringing up a family at the best of times; it is almost impossible when you are constantly suffering from back pain, neck pain, headaches etc. See Myosteopractic care for Children & Babies and Colic which can be very effective for early childhood problems, but don’t forget to look after your health too! Myosteopractic Regular Myosteopractic can play an integral role in both prenatal and postpartum stages, helping to relieve a wide range of pregnancy-related conditions such as back, neck and shoulder pain, breathing difficulties, pelvic discomfort, varicose veins and pubic symphysis dysfunction. Myosteo-practitioners are able to help expectant and post-partum mothers in a safe and non invasive way. Using gentle natural methods, it will help to restore balance to the pelvis and minimise soft tissue irritation and discomfort. This allows an improved environment for an easier pregnancy, labour and most importantly a better transition for the baby into this world. |
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There are many physical, mechanical and chemical changes that the body goes through during this time. As the baby grows and your abdomen increases in size, it places a lot of strain not only on the spine and pelvis but your on your body as a whole.
Many women suffer with back pain after having children. Suddenly your body has to cope with the loss of the weight of the baby and the placenta. The muscles in your body have become stretched to carry the baby and the placenta and suddenly they are gone. So you are left with "baggy" muscles. You are then required to lift a new baby plus baby equipment wherever you go. Your muscles are put under enormous strain at this stage. As your child gets bigger...and heavier, the loads you are expected to hold get more demanding.