About Pre and Postnatal Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

Many changes occur to the female body during pregnancy and afterwards. Structures are placed under a new level of load with the added influence of hormonal shifts and a growing baby alongside the demands of day to day life.

Pregnancy physiotherapy can help manage these changes by improving posture, supporting the pelvic floor, and reducing strain on muscles and joints. After birth, postnatal physiotherapy focuses on recovery, helping to restore strength, mobility, and function. As a result, you can return to daily activities with greater confidence and reduced discomfort.

Common conditions treated with pre and postnatal physiotherapy include back pain, neck pain, pelvic girdle pain, wrist pain, and diastasis recti. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is also an important part of both pre and postnatal care, helping to support stability and long-term health.

As a mother, Nikki at Franklin Physiotherapy is familiar with the associated aches and pains of pregnancy and beyond and is experienced in treating both pre and post natal musculoskeletal clientele. This service will assess, identify and treat your changing body in a safe and effective manner.

Pre and postnatal musculoskeletal physiotherapy treatments can utilise manual techniques, supportive taping, retraining of the pelvic floor, scar tissue mobilisation in C section births and generalised strength and conditioning of the body in its pre natal experience and in post natal recovery.

You can book a physiotherapy appointment or contact our team to discuss your needs.

“A simply amazing physio team. I cannot recommend both Nikki and Kiran highly enough. They listen and are immediately attentive to the problem whilst putting plans in place to prevent the issue recurring. I have personally been looked after by the both of them and have recommended many of my patients who have been equally impressed. They have great insight to the pregnancy state and have huge success with treating many of the associated conditions. A truly unique team who passionately enjoy their work and take great pride in delivering excellent care!”

MISS JEANNIE YOON – CONSULTANT OBSTETRICIAN AND GYNAECOLOGIST