Baby and Maternity Clinic

The most common cause of mid-back pain comes from muscular tension as the body struggles to adapt to its new centre of gravity as your baby develops.

Both during and after pregnancy you can expose yourself to long periods of postural strain that imposes heavy loading on arms, shoulders and neck.

Muscle pains and discomfort during pregnancy can cause wide-ranging issues, from leg cramps through to neck and shoulder pain and/or lower back pain.

The process of delivery can make the symphysis pubis joint less stable, causing pelvic girdle pain or symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD).

Osteopathy can be very helpful for sacroiliac joint issues. An osteopath can also teach various stretching or stabilising exercises that can help reduce the pain.

As the centre of gravity changes in your body during pregnancy mechanical stress is imposed on the lower back.