Pre/Post-Natal

Pregnancy related hormonal changes and structural changes can cause unexpected aches and pains. Physical therapy can help alleviate your pain and discomfort by aiming to correct:

• Joint & Soft tissue dysfunction
• Structural alignment
• Posture

• Low back pain, sciatica
• SI (sacroiliac) pain
• Tailbone pain
• Postural dysfunction/thoracic pain
• Costochondritis (rib pain)
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Edema
• Diastasis
• Pelvic floor weakness

• Manual therapy – hands on treatment for joint and soft tissues
• Education – sleep positions, sitting and standing precautions, how to minimize stress on the joints
• Strengthening – exercise and Pilates

• Reduces edema (swelling in the joints)
• Decreases nerve pain, especially due to sciatica and carpal tunnel symptoms
• Reduces joint pain
• Reduces stress and anxiety
• Reduces muscle tension and headaches
• Increases circulation
• Increases oxygen to soft tissues and muscles
• Better sleep
• Can decrease symptoms of depression