Enhancing Pregnancy Wellness with Physiotherapy

When a woman is pregnant and even after she gives birth, her body experiences many changes, both physically and hormonally. Luckily, physiotherapy can greatly help in improving how she functions day-to-day.

### Why Choose Physiotherapy?

During pregnancy, simple activities like standing and walking can become quite challenging. That’s where physiotherapy comes in handy. Most pregnant women feel some level of discomfort and about 25% of them even suffer temporary disability because of it.

Many people think that feeling uncomfortable during pregnancy is just something you have to put up with. But with a well-planned physiotherapy program, a lot of this discomfort can be eased. Not only that, physiotherapy during pregnancy can help get a woman’s body ready for an easier delivery and a quicker recovery afterward.

Physiotherapy is known for dealing with issues related to muscles, joints, bones, and circulation. So, applying these treatments during pregnancy can help strengthen muscles and prepare the body for the later stages.

### How Can Physiotherapy Help?

#### Lower Back Pain
As the baby grows, many expecting mothers experience lower back pain due to changes in posture and their center of gravity. Physiotherapy can help correct posture and improve weight distribution, relieving back pain.

#### Neck Pain and Headaches
Changes in posture can also cause headaches and neck pain. Physiotherapy can help reduce these issues.

#### Pain in the Hamstrings
During pregnancy, feet can flatten which changes how the hamstring muscles are used, leading to tightness or pain in the lower legs and heels. Physiotherapy exercises and massages can alleviate this pain and tightness.

#### Arm Pain
As a woman’s chest expands during pregnancy, it can compress nerves, causing pain or tingling in the arms. Physiotherapy exercises can be helpful in reducing this pain.

#### Bladder Weakness
After childbirth, some mothers experience bladder weakness due to the strain on their pelvic muscles. Physiotherapy can strengthen these muscles and restore bladder control.

#### Stretched Abdominal Walls
Stretched abdominal muscles can lead to back pain and a tougher delivery. Physiotherapy can strengthen these muscles, making contractions more effective and aiding in a smoother delivery.

By addressing these common issues, physiotherapy can play a crucial role in making pregnancy and the postpartum period more comfortable for mothers.