Chiropractic Care during Pregnancy
It doesn’t occur to many people to seek chiropractic treatment during pregnancy, however there are many
benefits for both parents and babies.
During pregnancy, the mother’s spine and pelvis undergo lots of changes and adaptations to accommodate for the growing baby. These
adaptations increase the incidence of musculoskeletal problems during this time.
Common Issues associated with pregnancy that chiropractic can help:
- Lower back pain and sciatica
- Sacro-iliac joint dysfunction
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction
- Upper back postural strain
- Diaphragm spasm and rib pain
- Tension headaches and migraine
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- heartburn and indigestion
What treatment involves:
Chiropractic treatment during pregnancy is a safe and effective way of managing many of the above conditions. Techniques are modified for each stage of pregnancy with the use of special adjusting tables or pregnancy pillows for comfort.
Treatment can include specific adjustments to the spine and pelvic joints, muscular and ligamentous release techniques and home advice and exercise.
chiropractic care during and after pregnancy can help in many ways:
- Minimises musculoskeletal related discomforts
- Helps re-establish balance and alignment in the mother’s pelvis, providing for optimum position and passage for the baby.
- Reduces intrauterine constraint by keeping pelvic muscles and ligaments balanced.
- May help to reduce labour time.
- Maintains posture.
- May help to reduce trauma to baby and mother during the birth process
- Accelerates post-partum recovery.