Overview
Pregnancy places significant demands on the musculoskeletal system. Pelvic girdle pain (PGP), symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD), round ligament pain and lower back pain are common throughout all trimesters. Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is gentle, safe and highly effective in managing these conditions to support your comfort and function throughout pregnancy and postnatally.
Common Symptoms
- Pain in the front, back or sides of the pelvis
- Difficulty walking, climbing stairs or turning in bed
- A sharp or shooting pain in the lower abdomen (round ligament)
- Lower back pain or sacroiliac pain
- Hip or groin aching
- Postnatal pelvic or back pain
How We Can Help
Our practitioners use gentle, pregnancy-appropriate manual therapy techniques to ease tension, improve joint alignment and support the pelvis. We also provide advice on safe positions, lifting, sleeping supports and appropriate exercise. Treatment adapts to each trimester and is tailored to your specific presentation and comfort.
Ready to get some answers?
Our practitioners see patients from Flinders, Red Hill, Merricks, Balnarring, Somers and across the Mornington Peninsula. Same-week appointments are usually available.