There are multiple physical changes to a women’s body as related to pregnancy. The centre of gravity changes, there is more pressure on the organs, and there is increased weight to be carried. All of these in a relatively short period often leads to back pain, pelvic pain, and urinary incontinence.
During pregnancy even before the bump starts showing, the body goes through major changes. The posture and the way the body moves change, the weight going through the joints increases, and the muscles, ligaments, and soft tissues get more flexible and elastic to allow the pelvis to stretch to accommodate the baby. All of these changes happen due to hormonal changes and they are very important. They need to occur for the body to be prepared to create a beautiful human being and to allow the baby to grow in the tummy during roughly the nine months that follow.
Over two-thirds of pregnant women experience back pain, one-fifth experience pelvic pain, and over 40% experience urinary incontinence in their first pregnancy – with half remaining incontinent at 8 weeks post-partum, and one third experiencing a new onset of incontinence after childbirth.
Based on the results of the assessment, your physiotherapist will recommend a treatment program that has been specifically developed for you:
