Pregnancy aches and pains I can help with
- Pelvic girdle pain, including pain at the front of the pelvis or sacroiliac joints
- Lower back pain
- Sciatica-type pain into the buttock or leg
- Hip pain and discomfort turning in bed
- Rib and upper back discomfort as the baby grows
- Neck and shoulder tension
Postnatal recovery
- Back and neck pain from feeding, lifting, carrying and settling your baby
- Pelvic and hip pain that lingers after birth
- Wrist and thumb pain from repeated lifting and holding
- General stiffness and tension while you adapt to new routines
If you've had a caesarean birth, we'll talk through where you are in healing and adapt what I do accordingly.
How treatment is adapted
Treatment during pregnancy is gentle and uses pregnancy-appropriate techniques. You'll be positioned comfortably, often side-lying or semi-reclined with pillow support. I'll explain what I plan to do before I do it, you stay in control throughout, and we can stop or change anything at any point.
Treatment may include soft tissue work, gentle joint mobilisation, and practical advice on movement, posture, sleep positions and exercises to help you manage day to day. Your first appointment starts with a full history, including how far along you are and how your pregnancy is going, to check that treatment is appropriate. It's sensible to let your midwife know you're seeing an osteopath.
When to contact your midwife or maternity unit
Don't wait for an appointment if you have:
- Vaginal bleeding or fluid loss, or regular tightenings or contractions before your due date
- Severe or constant abdominal pain
- A change in your baby's movements
- A severe headache, visual disturbance or sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet
- A hot, swollen, painful calf, or chest pain or breathlessness
Contact your midwife or maternity unit straight away, call NHS 111, or call 999 in an emergency.
Ready to get started?
You don't need a GP referral. Same-day appointments are often available, with evening and weekend times.
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Acute and long-standing back pain, sciatica, disc-related and nerve pain.
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Learn moreClear, Straightforward Pricing
No hidden costs, no surprises, just transparent fees for thorough, unhurried care.
60 minutes
Includes a full case history, physical assessment, hands on treatment, and a personalised management plan.
Book First Appointment40 minutes
Ongoing, hands on treatment building on your management plan, with progress reviewed at every visit.
Book Follow-upPayment is due at the time of your appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Osteopathic treatment is commonly used during pregnancy when techniques are adapted. Amir takes a full history first to check treatment is appropriate, uses gentle pregnancy-appropriate techniques, and will advise you to speak to your midwife or GP if anything needs checking.
When in pregnancy can I come?
Treatment can be considered at any stage when there is a reason for it and your history has been checked. If you are unsure whether to come now or wait, call or message Amir and he'll talk it through with you.
Do I need to tell my midwife I'm seeing an osteopath?
It's a good idea to mention it at your next appointment so that everyone involved in your care knows what you're doing. You don't need a referral to book.
Do you treat women after the baby is born?
Yes. Many aches and pains continue or begin after birth because of feeding, lifting and broken sleep. Amir treats postnatal back, neck, pelvic and wrist problems.
How much does pregnancy osteopathy cost?
The first appointment (60 minutes, including assessment and treatment) is £65. Follow-up appointments (40 minutes) are £60.