Pregnancy Chiropractic Care
During pregnancy the rapid growth of the fetus causes an increased amount of weight in the abdomen of the mum to be, thus adding increased stress on the lower back and pelvic joints.
The softening of the ligaments and soft tissues in order to prepare the mother for the delivery, affects the stability of the spinal and the pelvic joints leading to joint misalignments or subluxations thus affecting the normal functioning of the nervous system.
Disturbance of the nervous system can cause various conditions in pregnant woman.
Some of the main presenting complaints during pregnancy are:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Cervical-brachial neuralgia (Arm weakness or burning)
- Heavy legs
- Ligament sprains
- Lower back and Buttock pain
- Midback pain, Rib pain and tight chest muscles
- Neck pain and Headaches
- Pubic pain (Pain in the pubic area with difficulty walking)
- The feeling of having the baby “stuck” to one side of the tummy thus causing huge discomfort in that area.
A lot of mums are afraid to receive any treatment during pregnancy in the fear of bringing harm to the baby.
Chiropractic utilizes a more gentle, natural and safe form of treatment and has been proven to bring about effective results in the treatment of pregnant mums.
Regular chiropractic care may prevent or remove the subluxation that creates pressure to the back muscles, legs and hips, enabling you to have a beautiful experience all around.