How can an osteopath help during pregnancy?
Our bodies are simply amazing – adapting and evolving to carry a growing baby. But this growing baby gets heavier and bigger as the weeks go by, placing added strain on parts of our bodies and making us all manner of uncomfortable. Osteopathy may be able to gently relieve these complaints.
Osteopaths can treat a range of pregnancy related complaints, including but not limited to:
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica / leg pain
- Neck pain and headaches
- Pelvic pain
- Heartburn/reflux
If you are looking for a gentle, natural treatment for your own pregnancy related bodily aches, pains and discomforts, or would like to help your baby, perhaps seeing an osteopath is a good place to start.
Auckland parents – if you are interested in seeing an osteopath either for yourself or your child, you are in luck. Lana Fort, registered osteopath, is available at two locations: Kumeu and Henderson. You can get in touch with her either at www.thebodyclinic.co.nz and www.waitakereosteo.co.nz.
Hannah Schenker is a freelance writer, editor and regular contributor to The Natural Parent Magazine. She lives with a touch of magic in Golden Bay, New Zealand.
