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How Osteopathy Can Help with Postnatal Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP) is a common issue many women face during pregnancy and after birth. Research suggests that up to 1 in 4 new mothers experience ongoing pelvic or lower back pain after delivery. This discomfort often affects the pelvis, hips, thighs, or lower back, making everyday activities—like walking, lifting your baby, or even getting a good night’s sleep—challenging.
At One Health Osteopathy, we specialise in women’s health and provide gentle, hands-on osteopathic treatment to support mothers through postnatal recovery. Evidence shows that osteopathy can be a safe, effective, and natural way to manage pelvic girdle pain and help you return to comfortable, confident movement.
What the Research Says About Osteopathy and Pelvic Girdle Pain
- Osteopathy can reduce pain and improve mobility
Clinical studies show that women receiving osteopathic care report significant reductions in pelvic and back pain, along with improvements in daily function. - Benefits can last beyond treatment
In one study, women who had four osteopathy sessions over eight weeks saw their pain drop from severe to very mild. In comparison, women who did not receive osteopathy showed little change. - Better quality of life
Even during pregnancy, women attending regular osteopathic sessions reported feeling more mobile, less restricted, and better able to enjoy daily life.
Why Osteopathy Matters After Pregnancy
Recovering after birth is about more than just healing—it’s about feeling strong, supported, and able to care for yourself and your baby. Osteopathy offers:
- Gentle pain relief – Safe, non-invasive techniques to ease discomfort and stiffness
- Improved mobility – Helping you move more freely and confidently in daily life
- Support for long-term recovery – By improving posture, joint mobility, and muscle balance, osteopathy helps reduce the risk of pain returning
What Our Patients Say
“Osteopathic treatment made such a difference, I was given movement advice and exercises too —it feels so good to be pain free!”
“I was afraid to move, due to the pain of PGP at the end of my pregnancy. Physiotherapy gave me short relief, but it was osteopathy that made a real difference.”
Osteopathy for Postnatal Pelvic Girdle Pain at One Health
Our women’s health osteopaths take a personalised approach to each new mother’s recovery. A typical postnatal care plan may include:
- Gentle techniques to ease muscle tension and improve pelvic and spinal mobility
- Advice on posture, feeding positions, and safe movement patterns for daily activities
- Simple home exercises to strengthen and stabilise your core and pelvis
Our goal is to help you move with confidence, feel stronger, and enjoy this special stage of life with less pain and more ease.
Looking for Support with Postnatal Pelvic Girdle Pain?
At One Health Osteopathy, we are passionate about supporting women’s health through every stage of pregnancy and beyond. If you’re experiencing pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy or after birth, our experienced osteopaths can help you recover safely and gently.
Book your postnatal osteopathy appointment today and take the first step toward feeling like yourself again.