The How Osteopathic Clinic

Osteopathy and Pregnancy at the How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh

Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is a gentle and safe method of enabling the body to cope with the numerous changes it is going through and your osteopath Helen How has over twenty years experience of using osteopathy to treat symptoms of pregnancy which may cause discomfort.

Treatment varies depending upon the individual and the type of discomfort experienced but there are a number of gentle techniques that can be used by the osteopath to ease discomfort in supporting muscles and ligaments, improve posture and use the body correctly throughout the pregnancy.

Your osteopath. Helen How can also advise on labour positions to prevent the risk of back injury and suggest pain relief techniques which may be used during delivery.
Symptoms of pregnancy which have responded well to Osteopathy at the How Osteopathic Clinic include:

  • Lower Back Pain
  • Sacro-iliac joint dysfunction
  • Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD).
  • Post-natal Pelvic Problems
  
  • Leg Pain
  • Neck and Shoulder Pain
  • Postural Discomfort
  • Repetitive Strain Injury

For more information on how Osteopathic Treatment can be used throughout Pregnancy and after childbirth or to arrange an appointment, please contact osteopath Helen How at The How Osteopathic Clinic Edinburgh. or telephone 0131 551 1044.

All Osteopathic Treatments last approximately one hour and cost £35. Free Parking is available.