During pregnancy, the body goes through amazing changes. With the spine, pelvis and other parts of the body moving around during every stage of a pregnancy, misalignments can occur, causing disorders that can affect the nerves, muscles or organs.
Chiropractic care promotes a more comfortable pregnancy:
With the body changing drastically, the spinal column itself moves to accommodate a child and the extra weight. The pelvis undergoes many changes to compensate for the growing baby as well. Risk of misalignments and interference of the nervous system can increase as pregnancy continues. The pelvis supports the growing uterus with specific ligaments. If the bones of the pelvis are out of alignment, this will cause asymmetrical ligament support of the uterus. This results in a more difficult passage for the baby during delivery.
These structural changes can affect the nerves and the spinal cord, disrupting the normal communication of information between the brain and the body. Dr. Stephen Jackson can adjust the spine and extremities to help the body feel relaxed and subside pain or soreness.
Benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy:
- Decreased lower back pain
- Reduce or eliminate headaches
- Reduction of nerve pain
- Decreases joint pain
Enjoy pregnancy with medication-free chiropractic treatments:
During a pregnancy, visiting our practice will help to formulate a specific solution to target the problem areas at every stage. Having regular chiropractic care during a pregnancy can reveal important information regarding a person’s overall heath and provide a base for an effective course of action during every stage of a pregnancy.
Chiropractic care has been shown to decrease labor time, reduce the need for pain medications, and may even reduce the incidence of post-partum. Those who are pregnant come to chiropractors with problems such as heartburn, morning sickness, low back pain, breech babies, sciatica, swollen ankles and feet, headaches, and constipation.
3 Reasons Expectant Mothers Should Visit a Chiropractor
It’s hard not to be excited for your new child. However, when the back pain and other symptoms hit, the excitement and joy can wear off a bit. In this guide, Dr. Jackson and the team at Cumberland Chiropractic Center in Millville, NJ, explain just a few of the reasons expectant mothers should see a pregnancy chiropractor so that they can enjoy their journey.
1. Pregnancy Can Take a Toll
You can see your belly growing as your baby’s birth approaches, but you can’t see the various other things that are going on. Your body is supporting extra weight at the same time that it’s preparing for birth. This means that not only is there strain on your spine but also that your ligaments and other soft tissues are loosening.
The combination of changes and adjustments can lead to spinal misalignment, herniated discs, nerve compression, morning sickness, headaches, fatigue, tension, and much more. However, prenatal chiropractic care can help keep your spinal column and pelvic area properly aligned, relieving your symptoms and even smoothing your baby’s path for birth.
2. It’s All Natural and Gentle
It’s understandable that many moms are concerned about visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy, as they don’t want to hurt their baby in any way. Fortunately, this is not something to worry about.
Chiropractic care is designed around the needs of the individual. Pregnant mothers are provided with gentle, low-force, instrument-assisted adjustments, so they don’t have to worry about being twisted or sustaining a large amount of force.
In addition to adjustments, chiropractors provide other natural techniques to relieve pain and other symptoms. These include massage therapy, nutritional counseling, and more. You can relieve your pain and discomfort without the use of medication.
3. Recover More Quickly
Every mother has to take time to recover from pregnancy and childbirth, but some moms still haven’t fully recovered years later. This is typically because an issue wasn’t addressed during pregnancy, such as a pelvic injury or herniated disc. Visiting a chiropractor regularly during pregnancy ensures such issues are addressed so that you can recover optimally and more quickly.
Learn more about the benefits you can gain from visiting a pregnancy chiropractor by scheduling an appointment with Dr. Jackson and the team at Cumberland Chiropractic Center in Millville, NJ. You can reach our office by calling (856) 825-0452.
