Pregnancy Musculoskeletal Care In Bath

Pregnancy brings significant physical changes that can place increased demand on joints, muscles and movement patterns. Many people seek musculoskeletal care during pregnancy to better understand and manage discomfort, maintain mobility and feel supported as their body changes.

Circus Health is a central Bath clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, and clinical Pilates, with practitioners experienced in supporting pregnancy-related musculoskeletal concerns.

Musculoskeletal Support During Pregnancy

Concerns Commonly Seen During Pregnancy

We commonly support pregnant patients who are experiencing:

  • Lower back pain

  • Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)

  • Symphasis Pubis dysfuction (SPD)

  • Hip or buttock discomfort

  • Mid-back or rib pain

  • Neck and shoulder tension

  • Changes in posture or movement confidence

Pregnancy-related pain can have many contributing factors. An individual assessment is important to determine whether musculoskeletal care is appropriate and safe for you at that stage of pregnancy.

How Musculoskeletal Care May Support You

Care during pregnancy focuses on assessment, education and hands on supportive treatment.

Depending on individual needs and clinical findings, care may aim to:

  • Support comfortable movement and daily activities

  • Address areas of joint or muscle strain

  • Provide guidance on posture, load management, and activity modification

  • Support confidence in movement as pregnancy progresses

Any care provided is adapted to the stage of pregnancy and individual presentation.

What to Expect at an Initial Pregnancy Appointment

Your first appointment provides time and space to discuss your concerns and determine whether care is appropriate.

During your appointment:

  • A detailed discussion of your pregnancy, symptoms, and medical history

  • Consideration of any guidance from your midwife, GP, or consultant

  • A physical assessment where appropriate and safe

  • Clear explanation of findings and discussion of suitable options of hands on treatment and exercise

You will not be asked to continue with care unless it is clinically appropriate and aligns with your preferences.

Working Alongside Your Maternity Care

Musculoskeletal care at Circus Health is intended to complement, not replace, your maternity care.

We encourage open communication and will:

  • Take account of advice from your midwife or obstetric team

  • Work within professional scope and current guidance

  • Refer onward if concerns fall outside musculoskeletal care

Is This Right for Me?

You may wish to consider an appointment if you are:

  • Pregnant and experiencing musculoskeletal discomfort

  • Looking for assessment and guidance

  • Interested in understanding how movement and load affect your symptoms

  • Seeking pregnancy-aware practitioners in Bath

If you are unsure, an antenatal initial appointment allows time to explore this safely.

Book Antenatal Assessment

  • She has made my last weeks of pregnancy so much more comfortable & I cannot recommend her enough!

    -C

  • When becoming pregnant, one of my concerns was back pain..I continued to see Pippa throughout my pregnancy - Pippa’s expert knowledge and advice has been invaluable, and I am super pleased to have had a back pain and sciatica free pregnancy!

    -A

  • I first started seeing Jasmine when I was 20 weeks pregnant and began experiencing hip pain. She quickly sorted me out and now in my third trimester I am still pain free! I'm so glad I sought treatment early before my pain could worsen as it means I have been able to stay active and enjoy my pregnancy

    -M

  • My first visit I could hardly walk and she helped make the last few weeks of pregnancy so much more bearable and was so positive and reassuring.

    -C