CHIROPRACTIC CARE AND PREGNANCY

By Dr. Katy and Dr. Isaac Mooberry

Back pain is an inconvenience that often comes with the joy of expecting a child.  But you don’t have to spend your pregnancy uncomfortable and in pain!  Chiropractic and massage are proven and effective ways to treat low back pain as the body changes during your pregnancy. 

As the baby grows inside the womb, the woman’s body releases a hormone, relaxin that relaxes ligaments, so that the pelvis can loosen in preparation for birth.  This laxity can cause muscles and ligaments to become stretched and strained.

Furthermore, a woman’s posture is affected as her center of gravity shifts forward, which increases the weight on joints and discs and the spine compensates for this by increasing spinal curves.  All of this change can cause pain, especially in the low back.  However, chiropractic care can help restore the proper biomechanics to muscles and joints, decrease swelling and muscle tension, and encourages a more active, pain free lifestyle.  Research has shown that 7/10 pregnant women were helped by spinal manipulation to reduce their pain. 

Finally, exercise and posture help alleviate some of the aches and pains of pregnancy, as well as helps prepare the body for delivery.  Strengthening exercises, such as wall squats, pelvic tilting and rocking, and the bridge are excellent ways to help strengthen the low back and improve posture.  Here are some websites that discuss chiropractic care and pregnancy:
www.pregnancy-info.net/chiropractic_pregnancy.html
www.dcdoctor.com/pages/rightpages_wellnesscenter/pregnancy/chirocare.html
www.parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/pfitness/0,,40lj,00.html

Get Moving Chiropractic offers a New Mommy Package that includes chiropractic treatments and hour massages at a reduced rate. Call today for your appointment or any questions at 303-670-7777.