Women's Health
Apart from the normal stress and strain to the body, women may have to deal with specific conditions which Osteopathy can be beneficial in the treatment and management of. Some common complaints which can be helped by treatment include:
- Pain and symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle and endometriosis
- Pre-menstrual tension
- Urinary tract infections and thrush can be treated to promote quicker recovery and decrease the chance of recurrent infections
- Back pain associated with large breasts
- Functional scoliosis
- Structural scoliosis. Treatment is aimed at decreasing the aches and pains and can sometimes slow the progression of the curve.
- Low energy levels
- Swollen ankles
- Relieving symptoms of incontinence and prolapses, and helping recovery after corrective surgery
- Menopausal related headaches
Support for the body during Conception, Pregnancy and Child Rearing
Infertility and problems maintaining pregnancy
There are many causes of these problems and not all of them are preventable. However some patients have mechanical strain through the body which may be causing problems with the nerve and blood supply, and venous drainage of the uterus. This may lead to difficulties with attachment or retention of the embryo and may be helped with treatment.
Pain associated with pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment is a safe, natural therapy alternative to drug therapy and is therefore safe during pregnancy. Some common symptoms often relieved by treatment include:
There are many causes of these problems and not all of them are preventable. However some patients have mechanical strain through the body which may be causing problems with the nerve and blood supply, and venous drainage of the uterus. This may lead to difficulties with attachment or retention of the embryo and may be helped with treatment.
Pain associated with pregnancy
Osteopathic treatment is a safe, natural therapy alternative to drug therapy and is therefore safe during pregnancy. Some common symptoms often relieved by treatment include:
- Morning sickness, nausea
- Heartburn and breathing difficulties
- Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness
- Sciatica and general aches and pains
- Varicose veins and haemorrhoids
- Preparation for labour
- Back pain and Hip pain
Problems encountered after birth
Pregnancy, labour and life with a new baby are very demanding on the body. Common presentations which may be helped include:
- Pain from continuing lax ligaments
- Pain due to tearing or a caesarean birth
- Pain due to scar tissue formation
- Incontinence
- Mastitis
- Back pain associated with breastfeeding and lifting children
- Postnatal depression or fatigue
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