Managing Back and Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy with Physiotherapy
Back and pelvic pain are common during pregnancy. Your body shifts to make room for your baby, and this change can strain your muscles and joints. Physiotherapy offers safe ways to ease this pain and help you move with more comfort. Why Pain Happens As your belly grows, your posture changes. Your lower back works harder to support the extra weight. Hormones also loosen your joints, which can make your pelvis feel sore or unsteady. These changes are normal, but the pain can still affect your daily life. How Physiotherapy Helps A physiotherapist looks at how you stand, sit, and move. Small changes in posture can take pressure off your back. Gentle hands-on care can loosen tight spots and help stiff areas move again. Strength work is a key part of care. Strong core and hip muscles support your spine and pelvis. These muscles help you stay steady as your body changes. A physiotherapist can guide you through safe exercises that match your stage of pregnancy. Stretching and Mobility Tight mu...