• Postural Shifts: As your baby grows, your centre of gravity shifts forward. To maintain balance, many women unconsciously arch their lower back more than usual. This increased lumbar lordosis can strain muscles and joints.


• Hormonal Changes: Relaxin, a hormone released during pregnancy, loosens the ligaments in the pelvis to prepare for childbirth. While essential, this also reduces joint stability and can lead to discomfort or misalignment in the spine and pelvis.


• Weight Gain: The additional weight gained during pregnancy puts more pressure on the spine and supporting muscles, particularly in the lower back.


• Muscle Imbalances: As the abdominal muscles stretch, they become less effective at stabilising the trunk, which means the lower back and pelvic muscles must compensate, often resulting in tension and pain.


• Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP): PGP is a common condition in pregnancy involving pain in the joints of the pelvis, often radiating to the lower back, hips, or thighs. It can affect walking, standing, or even sleeping.

• Dull, aching pain in the lower back
• Sharp pain when standing up, rolling in bed, or walking
• Radiating pain to the buttocks or thighs
• Stiffness and reduced mobility
• Pain that worsens with prolonged standing or sitting

If left unaddressed, these symptoms can significantly impact your quality of life and contribute to postpartum recovery issues.

• Correct misalignments in the spine and pelvis
• Relieve nerve pressure
• Improve joint mobility
• Reduce inflammation and muscle tension

We also focus on maintaining pelvic balance, which may contribute to a smoother labour and delivery.

Physiotherapy for Pregnant Women

Our physiotherapists create customised exercise and movement plans to:

• Strengthen the core and pelvic floor
• Improve posture and body mechanics
• Stretch tight muscles and ease joint pain
• Educate on safe daily movements and sleep positions

Pelvic girdle support belts, posture training, and breathing techniques are also incorporated where appropriate.

• Prevent symptoms from worsening as your pregnancy progresses
• Improve sleep quality and mobility
• Reduce stress and tension on the body
• Enhance your overall pregnancy experience
• Support optimal alignment for labour and delivery

• Experienced team specialising in pregnancy-related pain
• Integrated care combining chiropractic and physiotherapy
• Safe, personalised treatment plans based on your trimester and symptoms
• Gentle, non-invasive techniques designed for the pregnant body
• A holistic care approach that supports both physical and emotional well-being