Postural changes may cause backache, neckache, headaches, aching legs and undue fatigue. Osteopathic treatment can help the body adapt, and make the pregnancy much more comfortable. Nausea and Vomiting Osteopathy can help by releasing debilitating physical strains caused by vomiting, and restoring ease and balance in the body s soft tissues. Treatment to improve the circulation to and from the liver can help reduce nausea. As the uterus expands, it can stretch and squash the diaphragm contributing to heartburn.
Osteopathic treatment can often reduce tension and relieve heartburn.
Breathing Difficulties Postural changes through the lower ribs and spine can impede the action of the diaphragm and make breathing difficult. Osteopathic treatment to improve function of the whole rib cage allows full use of available lung capacity. Varicose Veins and Haemorrhoids Tension within the pelvis or diaphragm area can increase resistance to the return of venous blood to the heart from the lower half of the body. This can cause or aggravate varicose veins in the legs, and haemorrhoids. Osteopathic treatment to release tension in the pelvis and diaphragm regions is helpful in the prevention and treatment of these conditions.