A pregnancy can be welcome news for a family who is excited to bring a new baby into the world, but while it can be a joyous time, it is also often a physically uncomfortable time for the mom to be. During pregnancy, most expectant moms want to avoid over the counter pain medicines and instead seek out other ways to find relief. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is an effective, safe, and drug-free way to find relief as your body undergoes the changes that accompany pregnancy.
How pregnancy changes a woman’s body
During pregnancy, your body undergoes many changes. These changes include expansion of the cardiovascular system, increased metabolism and the widening of the ribcage. Other changes are a shifting of your centre of gravity which can affect your posture.
There are also changes in hormones which result in the relaxing of the ligaments. Between the added weight, the altered posture and the more relaxed ligaments, a woman can become more vulnerable to aches, pains and injury. Chiropractic treatments can help to protect her against this.
Pre-natal chiropractic care
Some women believe that they should avoid chiropractic care during this phase of their lives, thinking it is too rough. Actually, however the opposite is true. Because the ligaments are more relaxed during pregnancy chiropractic adjustments require less pressure and are very gentle. Your chiropractor will always treat you with your health and comfort in mind.
As the pregnancy advances and the baby grows, chiropractic techniques can be modified in order to make them more comfortable. For example, some chiropractors use pregnancy pillows or have special tables that can accommodate the expectant mother’s growing belly.
Why see a chiropractor during pregnancy?
Many women experience back or neck pain during pregnancy because weight gain and changes that the pregnancy causes to their posture. Visiting a chiropractor can help to relieve this pain without the use of drugs.
Even if a pregnant woman is not experiencing pain, she can benefit from chiropractic care. Regular chiropractic visits can help with alignment issues in the spine and pelvis, which in turn can help her baby assume the optimal position for birthing. This helps to reduce the potential for complications during birth and can even result in an easier delivery for both mother can child.
If you would like to learn more about how chiropractic care can help you during your pregnancy, call Flexcare Therapy today at 905-232-2032.
Chiropractic Care Is Safe and Effective During Pregnancy
