Pregnancy asks the back and pelvis to do something remarkable: carry steadily more weight, further forward, on joints that hormones are deliberately loosening. No wonder so many women ache. The aching is common — but that does not mean you simply have to put up with it.
Gentle treatment, adapted to you
Osteopathic treatment during pregnancy is gentle and unhurried. We use carefully chosen soft-tissue and mobilisation techniques to ease the areas working hardest — the lower back, pelvis and hips — with positioning that stays comfortable as your bump grows. Every session is adapted to your trimester, your history and how you feel on the day, and nothing is ever forced.
More than the treatment table
Small practical changes often matter as much as the hands-on work: how you sleep and which pillows go where, how to get out of a car or bed without wincing, desk set-up if you are still working, and simple movements that keep you comfortable between sessions. You leave with things you can actually use.
Working alongside your midwife
Osteopathy complements your maternity care — it never replaces it. Bleeding, severe or sudden pain, reduced movements from your baby, headaches with visual changes or swelling: these belong with your midwife or maternity unit straight away, and we will always send you there first.
A calm clinic in West Hampstead
OsteoRise is at 51 Mill Lane, NW6 — a short, step-free walk from West Hampstead station. Our team includes practitioners experienced in treating women through pregnancy, and cranial osteopathy is also available at the clinic. When you are ready, book online or call and we will find you a comfortable time — evenings included.
Growing a person is hard enough without back pain
Same-day and evening appointments are often available at our West Hampstead clinic.
Book an appointment Call 020 4620 6458Common questions
Is osteopathy safe during pregnancy?
Osteopathy is a regulated profession and treatment during pregnancy uses gentle, carefully chosen techniques, adapted to each stage. We position you comfortably and supportively, nothing is forced, and we always work alongside — never instead of — your midwife or doctor's care.
Why does pregnancy cause back pain?
As pregnancy progresses, your centre of gravity shifts forward, the curve of the lower back increases, and hormonal changes soften ligaments to prepare for birth. The back and pelvis work harder while being less supported — a recipe for aching that treatment and simple adjustments can ease.
When in pregnancy can I have treatment?
Women see us at every stage of pregnancy. Treatment is always tailored to your stage and comfort, and if there is any complication in your pregnancy we coordinate with your midwife or doctor first.