Antenatal Physiotherapy

Pregnancy brings rapid changes to your body unlike any other time in life. As your baby grows, your posture shifts, your movement adapts, and the muscles supporting your lower back and pelvis naturally stretch. As a result, it is common to experience mild aches and discomfort in areas such as the lower back, pelvis, abdominal muscles, mid-back, rib cage, or even the head.
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While these symptoms are usually temporary and manageable, persistent or more severe discomfort, especially if it limits your daily activities, should not be ignored. Seeking early advice from a healthcare professional trained in antenatal care can make a significant difference, helping to relieve symptoms effectively and supporting you to remain active, comfortable, and well throughout your pregnancy.
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Physiotherapy offers effective, tailored support to ease pregnancy-related discomfort. Gentle, hands-on techniques can relieve muscle tension, improve joint mobility, and reduce pain. A personalised exercise programme helps you stay active while strengthening your pelvic floor, abdominal, and bottom muscles, providing essential support for your growing bump and adapting your posture safely. In addition, Elizabeth Watson-Rose offers pregnancy acupuncture to further support pain management and enhance overall comfort.
Please note: antenatal physiotherapy in Papworth Everard, Cambridgeshire, is provided by Elizabeth Watson-Rose.
Physiotherapy can support a wide range of common pregnancy-related conditions, including:
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Lower back pain
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Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
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Symphysis Pubis Disorder (SPD)
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Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
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Coccyx (tailbone) pain
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Mid-back or rib discomfort
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Neck and shoulder pain
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Headaches
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In addition, Pregnancy Pilates offers a safe and effective way to maintain strength, flexibility, and overall stability as your baby grows. Staying active throughout pregnancy not only helps support your changing body, but can also promote a smoother, faster recovery after birth.
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Please note: antenatal physiotherapy is provided by Elizabeth Watson-Rose.
