Osteopathy for Pregnancy & Postpartum in Barrie

How osteopathy can help

Support through pregnancy and postpartum

As your baby grows, your posture shifts, your ligaments loosen and your hips, pelvis and lower back take on more load. That can show up as aches that make it hard to get comfortable, walk or sleep.

At your first visit, Ivan asks about your pregnancy or birth, your symptoms and what makes them better or worse. He then assesses how your back, pelvis, hips and ribs are moving and treats with gentle techniques such as soft tissue work, stretching and joint mobilization. Your position on the table is adjusted to keep you comfortable throughout.

After birth, osteopathy can help your body recover from pregnancy and delivery, and from the new strain of feeding, lifting and carrying your baby. No referral is needed, and osteopathy can work alongside care from your midwife or doctor.

Osteopathy may help if you have

• Low back or hip pain during pregnancy
• Pelvic girdle or sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
• Sciatica-type pain down the leg
• Rib, mid-back or neck tension
• Back, neck and shoulder strain after birth from feeding and carrying

Osteopathy works alongside your prenatal care, not in place of it. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, check with your midwife or doctor before booking. Seek medical care right away for bleeding, severe pain, fluid loss, reduced baby movement or any symptom that worries you.

Want to learn more? Read about osteopathy at Edge Health or our prenatal massage.