Pregnancy causes significant physical changes as the body has to adapt to support holding additional weight of a growing baby. During pregnancy your body experiences hormonal changes, your weight distribution shifts, and your posture changes which can place increased stress on the muscles and joints. As a result, many women experience pain, stiffness, or reduced mobility during pregnancy.
Physiotherapy can help to manage these symptoms safely. At Physio Consortium, we provide evidence-based advice, movement assessment, and personalised exercise programmes designed specifically for yourself.
We can help you stay active through online physiotherapy, as well as manage discomfort, and move more confidently throughout each stage of pregnancy.
Common Pregnancy-Related Conditions
Low Back Pain
Low back pain is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy. As the weight of your growing baby shifts your centre of gravity forward, the lower spine experiences an increased stress.
Physiotherapy can:
- Improve posture and movement patterns
- Strengthen core and pelvic muscles
- Reduce pressure on the lower back
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Pelvic girdle pain affects the joints that connect the pelvis, and it can cause discomfort in the lower back, hips, groin, or thighs.
Common symptoms include:
- Pain when walking
- Difficulty turning in bed
- Pain when standing on one leg
Online physiotherapy will focus on improving pelvic stability, strengthening surrounding muscles, and providing practical strategies to reduce strain during daily activities.
Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain that can travel from the lower back down the back of your leg.
During pregnancy, this can occur due to changes in posture, increased spinal loading, or tight muscles around the hips.
Physiotherapy can help reduce nerve irritation through targeted exercises, mobility work, and movement advice.
How Physiotherapy Can Help During Pregnancy
Exercise
Personalised excercise programmes
Postural
Postural advice
Movement Strategies
movement strategiesfor daily tasks
Strength
Strength and stability training
Sleep Advice
Advice for sleeping and positioning
Online physiotherapy sessions allow us to assess your movement, guide exercises, and provide advice from the comfort of your home.