Tamar Valley Osteopathy

04/09/2026

Have you recently had a baby, but still don't quite feel like you in your body yet?

Maybe you're noticing things like heaviness or pressure, leaking when you laugh, jump or cough, weakness through your tummy, low back or pelvic discomfort, sensitivity around your C-section scar, or you just don't feel quite ready or confident to get back to exercise yet.

A Mummy MOT is a specialist postnatal assessment designed to look at how your body is recovering after pregnancy and birth.

It's for you if you're experiencing:

✨ Pelvic floor weakness, leaking or heaviness
✨ Abdominal separation or weakness through your core
✨ Lower back, pelvic or hip pain
✨ C-section scar discomfort or sensitivity
✨ Pain or discomfort with movement or exercise
✨ Reduced confidence returning to running, lifting or the gym
✨ A general feeling that your body hasn't quite recovered since having your baby

During your appointment, we look at your pelvic floor, abdominal wall, breathing, movement, strength and whole-body recovery, so we can work out what may need support and give you a clear plan moving forward

Whether you're 6 weeks postpartum, a few months or several years down the line, it's never too late to get support with your recovery.

Visit the Tamar Valley Osteopathy website for more information and booking
https://www.tamarvalleyosteopathy.com/pelvic-health-services

Or send me a message if you're unsure whether a Mummy MOT is the right service for you 💜

At Tamar Valley Osteopathy we are passionate about getting you out of pain and back to living the life you deserve. We ensure a completely holistic 360-degree approach to your health and well-being journey.

28/08/2026

Creating a space where you feel listened to, comfortable and confident in your care is just as important to us as the treatment itself.

Always grateful for such lovely words 💜

28/08/2026

Are you pregnant and finding that pain or discomfort is starting to affect how you move, sleep or enjoy your pregnancy?

Maybe you've been told it's 'just part of being pregnant' or something you simply have to put up with.

But you don't have to struggle on without support.

Hi 👋🏼, I'm Antonia, a Women's Health Osteopath based at Tamar Valley Osteopathy in Harrowbarrow, near Callington.

Pregnancy, postpartum and pelvic health care sit at the heart of my work, and through gentle, tailored osteopathy, I regularly support women experiencing:

✨ Pelvic girdle pain
✨ Lower back pain and sciatica
✨ Rib, mid-back, and hip pain
✨ Round ligament pain
✨ Difficulty getting comfortable, sleeping and moving freely
✨ General aches and pains as the body adapts through pregnancy

Your appointment isn't just about treating where it hurts.
We look at how your whole body is adapting to pregnancy, what may be contributing to your symptoms, and what we can do to help you feel more comfortable and confident as your pregnancy progresses.

I also offer pregnancy massage, 1:1 birth preparation, postpartum osteopathy and Mummy MOT assessments, so support can continue through pregnancy, birth and postpartum recovery.

If you're struggling with pregnancy pain or discomfort, Pregnancy Osteopathy is for you

Visit my website for more information and booking
https://www.tamarvalleyosteopathy.com/

Or send me a message if you're unsure what's right for you 💜

26/08/2026

Visceral mobilisation in women's health osteopathy: What is it?

When we think about pelvic health, it's easy to think only about the muscles &, joints of the pelvis, and the pelvic floor itself

But your pelvis also contains your bladder, uterus, bowels and surrounding connective tissues, all sitting within a wider system that includes your abdominal wall, abdominal organs, diaphragm, rig cage, spine and nervous system

Visceral mobilisation is a gentle hands on approach that may be used by Osteopaths to assess and work with the abdominal and pelvic organs, alongside the muscles, joints and fascia around them

In a women's health appointment, we may include this as part of a much broader treatment, particularly when looking at things like:

✨ Abdominal and pelvic tension
✨ Post surgical or C-section scar related restrictions
✨ Pregnancy and postpartum changes
✨ Persistent pelvic discomfort
✨ Breathing and abdominal wall function
✨ How the abdomen, pelvis and pelvic floor are working together

At Tamar Valley Osteopathy, were interested in the whole picture, how you move, breathe, manage pressure, how your tissues feel and how different areas of your body may be contributing to the way you experience symptoms

Because pelvic health is about so much more than treating the pelvic floor

📍 Tamar Valley Osteopathy | Cornwall | Pl17

24/08/2026

📢📢 Saying it louder for those at the back 📢📢

Your breathing, rib cage, hips, spine, abdominal wall, nervous system, even your ankles and jaw, all work together with your pelvic floor!!

That's why women's health Osteopathy looks at the whole person and the whole body!

Not just one area in isolation 🙌🏼🙌🏼

15/08/2026

Support that goes beyond simply easing symptoms 💜

Osteopathy is also about helping you understand what may be contributing to recurring aches and pains, then giving you practical ways to support your body between appointments.

A huge thank you to this client for such a lovely review 😊

📍 Tamar Valley Osteopathy | South East Cornwall | PL17

12/08/2026

At Tamar Valley Osteopathy, we support women through pregnancy and after birth with a whole-body, whole-person approach.

You might book in if you’re experiencing:

✨ Pelvic girdle pain
✨ Lower back, hip or rib pain
✨ Postpartum aches and weakness
✨ C-section or vaginal birth recovery concerns
✨ Leaking, heaviness or pelvic floor symptoms
✨ Worry about returning to exercise
✨ Feeling disconnected from your body after birth

Our approach is gentle, supportive and tailored to you, helping you understand what’s going on, ease discomfort, and feel more confident in your body again.

Because you deserve to feel supported through every stage of motherhood 💜

If this sounds like you, you can book an appointment via the link in our bio or send us a message with any question

📍 Tamar Valley Osteopathy | South East Cornwall | PL17

06/08/2026

Your body changes a lot during pregnancy

As your baby grows, your posture, breathing, joints and muscles all adapt - sometimes comfortably, and sometimes with a few aches and challenges along the way

Pregnancy osteopathy offers gentle, individual support to help you move and feel more comfortable throughout this season of motherhood

Because looking after yourself is part of preparing for your baby too

📍 Tamar Valley Osteopathy | South East Cornwall | Pl17

04/08/2026

Why can pregnancy cause pelvic, back and rib pain?🤔

Pregnancy discomfort is rarely caused by just one structure

As your pregnancy progresses, your body continually adapts to your growing baby, changing hormones and increasing physical load

Your centre of gravity gradually moves forwards, which can alter how pressure is distributed through the spine, pelvis, hips and feet

The abdominal wall lengthens, the ribcage expands and the diaphragm changes position to create space for your growing uterus

At the same time, the muscles around the pelvis and trunk may need to work differently to provide support and stability

This can contribute to symptoms such as:

✔️ Pelvic girdle or sacroiliac joint pain
✔️ Lower-back and buttock discomfort
✔️ Groin, p***c bone (SPD) or hip pain
✔️ Rib and upper-back tension
✔️ Sciatic-type symptoms
✔️ Difficulty walking, turning in bed or getting dressed
✔️ Feeling stiff, restricted or unable to get comfortable

However, two women with pain in the same area may have very different contributing factors 🤰🏼

During a pregnancy osteopathy appointment at Tamar Valley Osteopathy, we look at how your whole body is adapting, including your posture, breathing, spinal and pelvic movement, hip function and the demands of your everyday life.

Treatment may include gentle hands-on techniques to reduce muscular tension and improve comfortable movement, alongside breathing work, mobility exercises and practical advice to help you manage your symptoms between appointments 🙌🏼

Pregnancy pain may be common, but that does not mean you simply have to tolerate it.

Book in for your Pregnancy Osteopathy appointment via the website link in the bio, or send us a DM and let's chat about what support looks like for you.

📍Tamar Valley Osteopathy | South East Cornwall | PL17

04/08/2026

Pregnancy asks a lot of your body.

As your baby grows, your posture, breathing, joints and muscles all adapt - sometimes comfortable, and sometimes with a few aches and pains along the way.

Pregnancy Osteopathy offers gentle, individual support to help you feel and move more comfortably throughout this season.

Because looking after yourself is partt of preparing for your baby too 💜

📍 Tamar Valley Osteopathy | South East Cornwall | PL17