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Karen has been in full time prac-tice as an Osteopath for over 10 years. She trained at The British Waves Health and Fitness Club
The Coppid Beech Hotel
John Nike Way
Pregnancy Related
GP surgeries in Berkshire where she has worked Bracknell
Berkshire
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Back Pain
Karen has a special interest in the Osteopathic care of pregnancy related back pain. Her direct tel: 07956 660 187
treatment is founded on a thorough under- [email protected]
standing of anatomy and physiology of preg-nancy. She is highly skilled in examination and www.activebodycare.co.uk
treatment of muscular and skeletal problems. Karen believes that understanding what has gone wrong and why is essential for healthy recovery. Karen’s treatment is also suitable for a wide variety of non-pregnancy related conditions, such as upper and lower back pain, headache and migraine, sciatica and trapped nerves, ten-nis elbow, Achilles tendonitis and other sports injuries. She is a full member of her governing body, The General Osteopathic Council (GOsC), as required by law to practice as an Osteopath in the UK. She is a full professional member of BackCare, the national charity for healthier The simple path
back to health
Karen is registered with many private health insurance companies including BUPA and PPP AXA. direct tel: 07956 660 187
“understanding what has gone
wrong and why is essential
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for healthy recovery….”
The simple path back to health
Pregnancy Related Back Pain
How can Osteopathy help during pregnancy?
Is Osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Osteopathy is a ‘hands on’ form of treatment for Osteopathy is a very natural form of treatment. patients with problems of a muscular and skeletal It does not use any drugs or equipment. The nature. The treatment aims to improve the me- treatment uses gentle techniques performed using chanical function of your body to minimise exces- simply the hands and is safe at any stage of your sive strain on it’s muscles and joints. Healthy pregnancy. It can be highly beneficial after the function of your body will help it to adapt to it’s What about exercise?
The treatment process uses soft tissue release and
Sometimes gentle stretches and exercises are ad-
to help the body adapt to pregnancy and prepare gentle articulation techniques to address poorly vised. These exercise will only be suggested after functioning areas in your body’s structure. Oste-opathy can help to reduce stress and strain careful assessment to ensure that they are appro- A ligament is a tough, fibrous, in-elastic structure through your pelvis, improve your flexibility and priate for you. You will be shown exactly how to that attaches from one bone to another. Normally prepare your body for the birth process perform any recommended exercises safely and it’s job is to act as a restraint; it controls and sta- bilises movement within a joint to prevent the It is also effective for helping the body to regain joint from stretching too far. These progesterone- healthy, balanced posture after the birth of your Treatment Fees

softened ligaments are not as good at limiting the Initial Consultation
£45
amount of movement so normal everyday activities Follow-Up Consultation £40
offer a higher risk of overstretching, sometimes What symptoms can Osteopathy help?
resulting in joint injury and acute back pain. Many private health insurance companies now
► Acute mechanical pain from injury cover Osteopathy including BUPA and PPP AXA.
Softened ligaments do not tend to offer as much ► Lower back ache & muscle fatigue Please check your policy details with your insur-
support to joints. The surrounding muscle tissue ance provider. Please mention when booking.
has to work harder to stabilise and control the spine to make up for the loss of support. This can lead to muscle fatigue and a tired, aching feeling, often felt in the lower back or neck and shoulders. When standing the body forms a tall column. Mus- cle, joints and other receptors in the body cleverly maintain it’s centre of gravity, it’s balance point, Waves Health and Fitness Club
to stop it toppling over. During pregnancy, the ► Pre-existing muscular & skeletal conditions The Coppid Beech Hotel
weight of the baby is carried towards the front of John Nike Way
the body, tending to shift the centre of gravity Bracknell
forward. In order to counter—balance that shift Active Body Care also offers:
Berkshire
the muscles in the spine, thighs and calves have to RG12 8TF
► Check-ups throughout your pregnancy work harder to help you to stay upright. This ex- tra workload can cause muscles to feel tight and ► Preventative & Postural Advice direct tel: 07956 660 187
[email protected]
► Help to regain healthy posture after birth www.activebodycare.co.uk

Source: http://www.activebodycare.co.uk/pdf/pregnancy.pdf