Common postpartum aches & pains
Back pain
Postpartum back pain is common due to weakened core muscles, hormonal changes, and the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Osteopathic treatment uses gentle, hands-on techniques to relieve muscle tension, improve alignment, and support your body’s recovery after birth.
Mum Thumb
Postpartum "mum thumb" (De Quervain’s tenosynovitis) is a painful condition caused by repetitive lifting and holding of your baby, leading to inflammation around the thumb tendons. Osteopathic treatment can help reduce inflammation, ease tension in the wrist and forearm, and support better movement patterns to relieve pain and prevent flare-ups.
Neck pain
Postpartum neck pain is common due to feeding positions, lifting, and the daily demands of caring for your baby, often leading to tension and discomfort in the neck and shoulders. Gentle osteopathic treatment can relieve this strain, improve posture, and help restore comfort so you can enjoy motherhood without persistent pain.
Lower Back pain
Postpartum lower back pain often arises from weakened core muscles, changes in posture, and the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Osteopathic treatment gently supports your body’s recovery by relieving muscle tension, improving alignment, and helping you move more comfortably through motherhood.
Headaches
Postpartum headaches are common due to hormonal changes, stress, and poor posture during feeding. Osteopathic treatment can gently relieve muscle tension, improve posture, and promote relaxation to reduce headache frequency and intensity.
Pelvic pain
Postpartum pelvic pain often occurs due to the physical stresses of pregnancy and childbirth affecting the pelvic joints and muscles. Osteopathic treatment can help restore pelvic alignment, reduce muscle tension, and improve mobility to support a more comfortable recovery.
C-Section scar work
Osteopathic treatment in the postpartum period can help ease C-section scar pain by improving mobility in the surrounding tissues and reducing tension. Gentle hands-on techniques also support healing and may help minimise internal scar tissue formation, promoting better long-term comfort and function.
Hip pain
Osteopathic postpartum treatment can relieve hip pain by addressing muscular imbalances, joint restrictions, and pelvic alignment changes that often occur after birth. Gentle, hands-on techniques support the body’s natural recovery, helping mums move more freely and comfortably during the demands of early motherhood.
Knee pain
Postpartum knee pain is common due to hormonal changes, muscle weakness, and the physical demands of caring for a newborn. Osteopathic treatment can gently relieve knee strain, improve joint alignment, and support your body’s recovery, helping you move more comfortably as a new mum.
Shoulder pain & tension
Postpartum shoulder tension and pain often result from feeding positions, lifting your baby, and poor posture from fatigue or repetitive movements. Osteopathic treatment can ease muscle tightness, improve mobility, and restore balance in your upper body to support more comfortable daily function as a new mum.
Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain
Postpartum sacroiliac (SI) joint pain is common due to ligament laxity, pelvic imbalance, and the physical strain of pregnancy and childbirth. Osteopathic treatment can gently realign the pelvis, reduce inflammation around the SI joint, and restore stability to help relieve pain and support your recovery.
Elbow pain
Elbow pain after having a baby often results from repetitive lifting and holding, leading to discomfort commonly known as "mummy elbow." Osteopathic treatment helps relieve this pain by improving joint mobility, reducing muscle tension, and addressing any underlying postural issues.