Staying Active in Pregnancy: How Physiotherapy Can Help

By Dr. Anuja Parmar (PT) · 22 Aug 2026 · 5 min read

Back and pelvic pain are common in pregnancy, but they are not something you simply have to put up with. Here is how guided exercise can help.

Pregnancy changes posture, weight distribution and how the joints and muscles share load. Many women experience back or pelvic girdle pain along the way. With appropriate guidance, staying active is usually safe and beneficial for most healthy pregnancies.

How a women’s health physiotherapist can help

• Assessment of pregnancy-related back and pelvic girdle pain
• Pregnancy-appropriate mobility and strengthening exercises
• Breathing, relaxation and pelvic floor guidance
• Advice on posture, sleeping positions and daily activities
• Preparation for a safe return to exercise after delivery

After delivery

Postpartum recovery often includes rebuilding core and pelvic floor strength and, where relevant, assessing diastasis recti. Exercise is progressed step by step after clearance from your obstetrician.

Always check with your obstetrician before starting an exercise program. Stop and seek medical advice for bleeding, fluid leakage, severe or unusual pain, dizziness, chest pain or reduced baby movements.

This article is general information and not a substitute for a personal assessment or medical advice.