Physio or Chiro?

[Smoke Jaguar]

Neither, IMO!
I was recommended an Osteo clinic in my area that would help with SPD, and one that wouldn't suggest weaning my child to see a reduction in relaxin.
I went onto the ABA forum and posed the question about whether I take the physio's advice about just putting up with it (grrr) or if I'm right and that there is another angle I could pursue. An osteo responded who pointed me to the clinic nearest me that she could recommend by reputation. I've not looked back and I now have ways to mitigate SPD for my next pregnancy so that I don't have to put up with that 'sledgehammer in my pelvis' feeling!
Physio only ended up causing bruising and ongoing pain and I believe an Osteo to be more holistic and useful to me than a chiro. Just my experience and opinion
ETA: Falguni - ha, same response! I was composing while you posted yours
There's also a thing called the 'Natural Therapy' pages that lists Osteos, massage therapists etc. Google it and have a read of the descriptions in the listings. Also, Skype directory for recommendations.
Just don't take 'it goes with the territory' as an answer to back and general body pain in pregnancy and post-birth!

[ll80]

Thanks Mayaness, I just googled the woman my widwife recommended and she's not a phsyio but a reflexologist, massage therapist and doula, she must be a busy lady.

Sounds like the better direction to head rather than physio or chiro

[Michelle71]

There are holistic therapists in all areas of health - you just have to find one My chiro does minimal manipulation, believes women should not experience pain during pregnancy and provided exercises for strengthening and stability - long term but particularly during pregnancy

[krysalyss]

Perhaps you could consider acupuncture as an option as well. It is very good for these types of problems. If you do though, go to someone reputable and make sure they know you are pregnant.
Good luck!

[Laranna]

A chiro was reluctant to treat me when I was pregnant but then I had never had chiro treatment before ever.

So I went back to my wonderful physio who is a 'muscularskeletal' physio (can work on the joints) and was really able to work my joints and muscles differently to a chiro and that worked a treat.

[Curly]

I would see a physio or osteo that specialises in treating pregnant women. They can do chiropractic manipulation if necessary. I personally feel osteopaths are gentler and have more muscular expertise than that of chiropractors.

[Sammiejane]

My sister is a Myotherapist and she treated me all the way through my pg.
If you are going to see someone, make sure that they not only can treat pg women (and have done it previously) but they have belly pads so that you can lie down during treatments.
I found that in the last 4 weeks i couldnt any more as i was HUGE, but it was so nice to lie on my belly supported during treatments

THT

[ll80]

Thanks for all the info everyone,

There are holistic therapists in all areas of health - you just have to find one

yeah I know, if I was still in Melbourne wouldn't be a problem but in Toowoomba there are not too many choices when it comes to specialist therapists. There isn't one listed that I could find in Toowoomba, that specialises in Pregnancy. Physio that is.

Perhaps you could consider acupuncture as an option as well.

Yep, if the woman I am going to see doen't work out then I will look into it.

I would see a physio or osteo that specialises in treating pregnant women. They can do chiropractic manipulation if necessary. I personally feel osteopaths are gentler and have more muscular expertise than that of chiropractors.

I agree which is why I was a bit reluctant about going to see a chiro.

If you are going to see someone, make sure that they not only can treat pg women (and have done it previously) but they have belly pads so that you can lie down during treatments.

She sure does, I'm looking forward to lying on my belly, I miss my belly sleep, not that I'll be sleeping there hehe.


SO many different therapists it can getting a bit confusing as to what they all do, as some of them do overlap each other. At least this time if one doesn't seem to be helping I can try out another therapist and go from there....