Back and hip pain affects the majority of pregnant women, particularly in the second and third trimesters. As the body adapts to the growing baby, the ligaments relax under the influence of relaxin, the centre of gravity shifts, and the sacroiliac joints and lumbar spine come under increasing load.
Acupuncture is safe throughout pregnancy and has been shown in multiple studies to significantly reduce pelvic girdle pain and lower back pain in pregnancy. A Swedish study found that acupuncture was more effective than physiotherapy exercises for pelvic girdle pain, with no adverse effects reported.
At Rozelle Acupuncture, we treat all forms of pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain, including lower back pain, hip pain, pelvic girdle pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, sciatica, and round ligament pain.
Treatment combines pregnancy-safe acupuncture with gentle Tuina massage and practical posture and lifestyle advice. We use positions that are comfortable and safe at each stage of pregnancy.