Pregnancy Physiotherapy: Musculoskeletal & Pelvic Floor Care
Pregnancy brings remarkable changes to the body, often resulting in musculoskeletal discomfort and increased demands on the pelvic floor. At Fit 2 Function Allied Health, our pregnancy physiotherapy programs help women manage pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, optimise pelvic floor function, and maintain safe activity throughout gestation. We support you and your changing body - taking the guess work out.
Common pregnancy musculoskeletal concerns
During pregnancy, women may experience:
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Pelvic girdle pain (PRPGP): pain around the sacroiliac joints, pubic symphysis, or lower back
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Lower back pain: often due to postural changes and abdominal wall adaptation
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Hip or groin discomfort: increased ligament laxity and load shifting
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Sciatic or leg pain: nerve irritation from changing posture and weight distribution
- Carpal tunnel: nerve irritation resulting from increased fluidÂ
These conditions are common and manageable with physiotherapy, exercise, and education.
Pelvic floor optimisation during pregnancy
Pregnancy places increased load on the pelvic floor, and optimising function can help:
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Support pelvic organs during pregnancy
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Reduce urinary incontinence and prolapse risk
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Improve strength, coordination, and relaxation for labour and postpartum recovery
Physiotherapy strategies include:
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Pelvic floor assessment and safe exercise prescription
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Down training techniques to relax overactive muscles
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Breathing and posture integration for optimal support
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Education on movement and lifting to reduce strain on the pelvic floor
Physiotherapy management of PRPGP and musculoskeletal pain
Evidence-based management may include:
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Targeted exercises to strengthen supporting muscles and stabilise the pelvis
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Manual therapy to release tight muscles and optimise mobility
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Movement retraining and/or modification
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Advice on postural tolerances and ergonomics at work and home
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Education on pacing and load management to minimise flare-ups
Maintaining safe activity during pregnancy
Pregnancy physiotherapy supports ongoing fitness and mobility by:
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Tailoring exercise programs to gestational stage and symptoms
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Providing strategies for safe participation in daily life, work, and exercise
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Preparing the body for labour through pelvic floor and abdominal wall coordination
Book a pregnancy physiotherapy assessment
If you are experiencing pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, or want to optimise pelvic floor function during pregnancy, our physiotherapists can provide a personalised assessment and management plan.
Learn more about women’s pelvic health & physiotherapy
Explore our other pelvic health condition pages to understand evidence-based assessment, rehabilitation, and life-stage–specific care:
Urinary Incontinence | Pelvic Organ Prolapse | Overactive Bladder & Urgency | Pelvic Pain | Pregnancy Physiotherapy | Birth Preparation | Postpartum Recovery | Constipation & Bowel Dysfunction
Our expert pelvic health physiotherapists provide private, individualised care focused on restoring comfort, confidence, and long-term pelvic health across pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond.
