Pregnancy pain can manifest at any time during gestation and even after baby has arrived. It can be very uncomfortable and might present as lower back or pelvic girdle pain and sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, aching legs and feet, headaches, carpal tunnel, incontinence, constipation and more. Why does it happen? Mainly because your body is transforming rapidly with hormonal changes and the baby weight causes a shift in your body’s centre of gravity, which can have flow-on effects of strain and pain, particularly if you’ve had injuries before.
Our Cairns physiotherapy pregnancy care is natural and gentle. One of our Senior Cairns Physiotherapists, Leisa Lawson, has been focussed on supporting women and their baby, during and post pregnancy since 2007. This includes experience with pelvic health, pelvic pain, mastitis, nipple trauma and scar management. She is passionate about supporting women during pregnancy and incorporates Spinning Babies principles, which is helpful for reducing aches/pains in pregnancy and preparing for birth. She can also support you with Cairns postpartum care and recovery.
Here at Wellness Embodied, we aim to support both you and your baby throughout your whole pregnancy journey. In addition to Leisa, several of our Physiotherapists have a special clinical interest in Women’s Health and pregnancy related pain. Our natural, manual healthcare, including Cairns physiotherapy pregnancy treatments, are effective and gentle, suitable for Mums to be at all stages of their pregnancy and of course, safe for baby. We can also provide advice on suitable exercise programs and lifestyle choices to support you at this time (see below).
Catherine has degrees in Biology, Naturopathy and Physiotherapy. She is a strong advocate of holistic treatment and endeavours to treat the cause of the problem, while also alleviating the symptoms. She offers physiotherapy and naturopathy appointments at Wellness Embodied and looks forward to meeting you.
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Kate loves to find a way to meet a client where they are at and believes that everyone’s approach to exercise should be different. She loves to help patients with osteoporosis or osteopenia, mental health struggles, back pain, musculoskeletal issues and more.
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Leisa has a passion for helping women with all pregnancy niggles / pelvic girdle pain, prepare for birth (both vaginal and caesarean delivery) and helping them recover their pelvic floor, tummy and any discomfort after. She aims to treat the cause of the problem whilst relieving the symptoms.
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