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Are our treatments safe for pregnant and nursing mums?
Our drug-free treatment is, not only very safe, but a gentle way of dealing with all the physical aches and pains that occur as your body goes through the journey of pregnancy, giving birth and caring for your new infant. At this time, most mums’ are mainly concerned with the welfare of their baby, and they often overlook their own health and wellbeing. But at Avenue Health we believe that healthy, happy mums have healthy, happy babies.
Stresses and strains of pregnancy and giving birth
The stresses and strains that pregnant and nursing mums put upon their body is tremendous. Also, the release of the hormone Relaxin can make joints more mobile than usual and therefore more vulnerable to injury. Our treatment is very effective in treating women who have had a Caesarean section and have back pain as a result of overuse of the muscles in the lower back.
Whilst breast feeding
The process of breastfeeding inevitably leads to new mums having to maintain an unfamiliar posture for long periods of time throughout the day and night. The comfort of the baby whilst breastfeeding is more important to a new mum than their own and they often find themselves positioned awkwardly, not wanting to move for fear of disturbing their baby whilst its feeding. This posture often leads to achy, painful and restricted shoulders, neck, and upper back.
What and How We Treat?
Women who are either pregnant or new mums can suffer with a range of aches and pains such as:
- Pelvic and sacroiliac pain.
- Upper and lower back ache.
- Shoulder pain.
- Headaches.
- Neck pain.
- Sciatica.
- Hamstring pain.
- Buttock pain.
Our treatments involve gentle massage and inhibition techniques to relax tight and achy muscles. We also use articulation and mobilisation to free up restricted and painful joints.
