Women's Health Physio Edgeworth Pregnancy Physiotherapy

Women's body undergo many changes throughout and after a pregnancy. At Edgeworth Physiotherapy, we are here to help make the process as easy as possible for your body. We can help strengthen and improve mobility in preparation for pregnancy, relieving aches and pains during and rehabilitate afterward!

Why Might I Need Pregnancy Physio?

There are several reasons you might look to a physio in relation to pregnancy. Every pregnancy and every woman is different, so your care is designed to meet your needs.

Let's look at the different stages of pregnancy:

Pre-natal (Before pregnancy)
During pregnancy
Post-partum (after birth)

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Physiotherapy Before Pregnancy (Pre-Natal)

We can help iron out any niggles that may flare up during pregnancy. Poor posture, lack of strength, back pain, hip pain and “sciatic” type pains may be aggravated by the changes our bodies go through during pregnancy. It can be a good idea to get on top of these prior or even early in pregnancy, before our bodies start to change a great deal.

Physiotherapy During Pregnancy

Some women may develop back or pelvic pain. These changes are often due to a combination of things. Hormone changes during pregnancy increase the extensibility of our ligaments to prepare for birth. The extra movement can make things a bit tough for our muscles to control, leading to pain and muscle tightness. Of course, our bodies also change shape, with the weight of the baby, amniotic fluid, etc increasing over time. This changes our posture and how we use our core and pelvic floor.

Physio can help here by relieving pain and muscle tension that builds up in response to these changes. At Edgeworth Physiotherapy, we have a pregnancy pillow, so you can safely and comfortably lie down for any manual therapy needed. Many of our pregnancy patients wish they could take our pregnancy pillow home! During this time we also can prescribe gentle exercises to relieve muscle pain and tension (stretching), as well as light, safe strengthening to help your body adapt to the changes it is going through. We also have specific Women’s Health appointments for any pelvic floor concerns.

Physiotherapy Post-Partum (After Birth)

Some women experience different symptoms that can crop up even several months later. Physio can help in regaining core strength, pelvic floor rehabilitation, and reduce and safely control abdominal separation. Bladder leakage, difficulty getting back to higher impact tasks such as running and jumping, as well as urinary and bowel urgency should all be addressed by a specially trained physiotherapist.

Some women also experience aches and pains from carrying and feeding their new baby, including neck and shoulder pain, lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome. Physio can help relieve these things with manual therapy, as well as helping you to develop postural strategies and habits to help manage these tasks better.

Specialists In Women's Health Physiotherapy

Women’s incontinence/ pelvic floor disturbances are nothing to be laughed or sneezed at.... some of you may have to cross your legs a little tighter or make an excuse to quickly go to the bathroom and just forget about jumping on the trampoline with your children or grandchildren!

But did you know up to 36% of women over the (young) age of 45 experience some form of incontinence .... The secret is that it can be treated and prevented (from Women’s Waterworks- Curing Incontinence, by Pauline Chiarelli)

Women’s Health is more than just incontinence, there are pelvic floor disturbances, over active or underactive muscle control, post pregnancy issues, pain and many other symptoms. The good news is that these concerns can be improved and treated, like many other muscular problems.

Treatment may include trigger point release, scar tissue massage, breathing and relaxation techniques, or stretching and strengthening exercise. There is no one-size-fits all treatment. Our local Newcastle physiotherapists will tailor your treatment to you, depending on what problems are found during assessment.

Why Choose Edgeworth Physiotherapy?

As a highly trained and skilled physiotherapy team, we tailor your treatment to help achieve your goals and meet your individual needs through the pregnancy and post partum journey. Niamh is a Women’s Health trained physiotherapist who does private consultations to look specifically at the pelvic floor region.

Call today for a private consultation with our qualified and experienced, female physiotherapist. Niamh will provide care, understanding and knowledge for you to learn more and how to take control of your body again