Pregnancy & Chiropractic
Now is a great time to get a chiropractic adjustment whether it be your first or one of several. Chiropractors use a very natural approach to help your body function at its highest level while creating a wonderful being inside of you. Back pain, hip pain, pelvic pain, headaches, and mid back pain are just a few of the common aches and pains women experience while their bodies completely change form.
During pregnancy two things tend to affect your spine the most. The first being the ligament laxity due to hormonal changes. As ligaments become more lax you are more prone to pain in your back and you may not hold your adjustment as long as before. The second is the weight gain, especially to the front of the body. This relatively rapid weight gain will change the stresses on the spine and create sore spots. Along with the spinal pain, many people will experience muscle pain as your bodies are trying to adjust to this new center of gravity. Luckily both of these can be treated with chiropractic care.
Chiropractic adjustments can assist in relieving those aches and pains listed above, but it can also make the labor quicker and a little smoother. Although this is hard to measure due to the differing body types and shapes. There has been research showing that women who get adjusted consistently when pregnant have a shorter labor than those who don’t receive regular adjustments. A lot of time difference can be contributed to proper pelvic alignment. If the pelvis is aligned properly, the birthing tunnel will be more ideal for the baby to pass through.
During pregnancy two things tend to affect your spine the most. The first being the ligament laxity due to hormonal changes. As ligaments become more lax you are more prone to pain in your back and you may not hold your adjustment as long as before. The second is the weight gain, especially to the front of the body. This relatively rapid weight gain will change the stresses on the spine and create sore spots. Along with the spinal pain, many people will experience muscle pain as your bodies are trying to adjust to this new center of gravity. Luckily both of these can be treated with chiropractic care.
Chiropractic adjustments can assist in relieving those aches and pains listed above, but it can also make the labor quicker and a little smoother. Although this is hard to measure due to the differing body types and shapes. There has been research showing that women who get adjusted consistently when pregnant have a shorter labor than those who don’t receive regular adjustments. A lot of time difference can be contributed to proper pelvic alignment. If the pelvis is aligned properly, the birthing tunnel will be more ideal for the baby to pass through.
Have you been told you have a breech baby that is not turning?
If you have and you are getting towards the end of your pregnancy your doctor may begin discussing attempting to physically turn the baby or a cesarean section. Chiropractors also have a technique that has been effective in turning the baby without the risks involved in physically turning the baby. Webster’s Technique is one specialized in helping the breech baby turn naturally. It is not a forceful turn, instead it allows the baby to turn on their own if they can. The technique typically consists of a pelvic adjustment and specific trigger point therapy on the mother.
Ask Dr. Lewis more about it if you are interested or just curious. She received this care while pregnant with both of her children to help keep her pelvis more stable and stay comfortable. Dr. Lewis would be happy to answer any questions you may have about chiropractic care while pregnant!
Ask Dr. Lewis more about it if you are interested or just curious. She received this care while pregnant with both of her children to help keep her pelvis more stable and stay comfortable. Dr. Lewis would be happy to answer any questions you may have about chiropractic care while pregnant!