Your Body During Pregnancy

Comprehensive research carried out on the effects of exercise during pregnancy shows that, in most cases, it is safe and beneficial for both mother and baby, and that it is recommended women to start or continue exercise to gain the health benefits associated with exercise during pregnancy.

Pregnancy is a time of great change in a woman’s body – read about the effects of pregnancy musculoskeletally and what you can do to minimise the impact, both during the pregnancy and in the months following birth, including recommended exercises for you to do at home available to download.

Find out how to Manage other changes to your body during pregnancy – eg, hormones, breathing, emotional – to enjoy your time as a mum-to-be.

Physiotherapy treatment whilst pregnant is perfectly safe and at the Coach House we have a number of physiotherapists experienced in pre and post natal treatment. Our aim is to improve your body’s ability to change and adapt during pregnancy, supporting you and your baby with the minimum pain and discomfort and addressing any issues you are specifically experiencing in your pregnancy.

Whereas athletes, both elite and recreational, should aim to continue with certain aspects of their rehab throughout pregnancy to prevent issues during pregnancy or when resuming training after birth, they should be aware of modifications they need to make to their program to avoid injury both pre and post-pregnancy.

Conclusion :

Every woman can enjoy their pregnancy by staying as healthy and pain-free as possible. A few simple stretches and strengthening exercises can minimise potential alignment issues around the pelvis which are normally the cause of back and pelvis pain which can quite often result in real long term issues for the woman, not just during pregnancy but afterwards.

Pregnancy can be a really positive time to get into good habits of eating well, staying fit, stretching well, maintaining strength in gluts and the pelvic floor, all of which can help with the pregnancy, the time immediately after the birth, and in the months following.

Enjoy!

Exercising through my pregnancy didn’t only make me feel great but a combination of gentle exercise and physiotherapy kept my muscles switched on and allowed me to stay as mobile as possible. Also following a simple abdominal activation and pelvic floor programme during and post birth really helped with my transition back into full training

Jessica Ennis-Hill, 2012 Olympic heptathlon gold medalist

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

Over the years I have worked with a number of the physios at CSPC, I have found them to be up to date with their thinking and treatments, willing to share their knowledge with one and other and clients. I always recommend CSPC to friends and clients. They have helped hold body and soul together, thank you.

I am absolutely delighted with the shockwave treatment I have received at CSPC physiotherapy Clinic and the results it has produced. Each session has measurably reduced the size of my bursitis to the point it has almost gone, with corresponding improvement in my range of movement and comfort in the affected area. It has also ameliorated calcification in my shoulder. A great big thank you to Alison and Julianna for your help!

I cannot believe how well I feel. Four years ago, I felt consigned to the ‘rust pile’, today I feel ‘shiny’ and ready for the next challenge. CSPC can seriously alter your way of life …for the better.

Within the one hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!

After a long car journey to Leeds, I arrived with some discomfort in my upper back that worsened over the next day to the point that I could hardly breathe or move without feeling excruciating pain.

I’d done a gym session a week or so previously and had felt some discomfort in my back but rested and thought nothing of it. A long car journey combined with caring for two young children resulted in me having excruciating back pain and if it wasn’t for getting an emergency appointment at CSPC physiotherapy clinic I would not have made it home and probably checked myself into A&E!

Within the one hour appointment I received hands on treatment that relieved most of my pain and by the evening I was breathing and moving pain free. By the following morning I was back to ‘full dad duties’ much to the surprise of my partner, who with seeing how quickly I had recovered, started to think I’d made it all up to have a good rest!
Thanks CSPC physiotherapy for getting me back to my best – super quickly!

JACK

4

5

Your Body During Pregnancy

Conclusion :

PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

GET IN TOUCH

If you have any questions, are ready to book an appointment or are planning your trip to see us then you’ll find all the information you need below.

Talk To A Physio

Where To Find Us

Contact Us

GET IN TOUCH

Would you like to enquire about our services? Unsure whether physiotherapy would help? Contact our clinic by completing the contact form and we can arrange for either a member of our admin team or a physiotherapist to come back to you.

184 Otley Rd, Leeds LS16 5LW