A Path to Comfort and Wellness for Expectant Mothers.
| Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it often comes with its share of physical discomforts. Chiropractic care can be a valuable ally in ensuring a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy.
Many expectant mothers experience back pain, pelvic pain, and sciatica. Chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate these discomforts by ensuring proper spinal alignment and pelvic balance. This can lead to significant relief from pain and improved overall comfort.
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| Common Discomfort Experienced During Pregnancy
Pregnancy can bring about various discomforts, many of which can be alleviated through chiropractic care. Here are some common issues often experienced during pregnancy:
Lower Back Pain: As the baby grows, the additional weight and shift in posture can cause significant stress on the lower back. Additionally, as the uterus expands, two parallel sheets of muscles (abdominal muscles) may separate along the center seam, causing back pain.
Pelvic Pain: Pregnancy hormones, such as relaxin, cause the ligaments in the pelvic area to relax and the joints to become looser in preparation for the birthing process. This can lead to instability and pain in the pelvic area.
Sciatica: This condition, characterized by pain radiating from the lower back down the legs, can be particularly debilitating during pregnancy. The added weight and shift in center of gravity can cause the muscles in your pelvis and buttocks to tighten and pinch the sciatic nerve. Also, in the later stages of pregnancy, the baby's head can press directly on the sciatic nerve, especially as the baby moves into the birth position.
Headaches and Nausea: Several factors can contribute to increased frequency of headaches and nausea including hormonal imbalance, increased blood volume and overall physical demands, etc.
How to Reduce Pain During Pregnancy
Maintain Good Posture
Stand Tall: Keep your shoulders back and relaxed. Avoid locking your knees.
Sit Smart: Use a chair that supports your back, or place a small pillow behind your lower back.
Exercise Regularly
Prenatal Yoga: Helps improve flexibility and strengthen muscles.
Swimming: Provides a full-body workout without putting stress on your joints.
Walking: Keeps you active and improves circulation.
Wear Supportive Footwear
Sleep Comfortably
Practice Safe Lifting
Bend Your Knees: When lifting objects, squat down and use your legs to lift, not your back.
Avoid Heavy Lifting: Ask for help with heavy or awkward items.
Source:
https://www.coreexercisesolutions.com/?s=pregnancy
https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/back-pain-during-pregnancy/
https://www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/related-conditions/common-symptoms/
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| Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care offers a natural, drug-free approach to managing pregnancy-related discomforts and promoting overall health. If you’re pregnant and experiencing discomfort, consider consulting a chiropractor who specializes in prenatal care.
Dr. Hector Martinez, DC is experienced and trained in working with patients throughout their pregnancy using The Webster Technique, a well-known Chiropractic technique used to provide care for pregnancy related back pain. We are also active members of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), an organization that helps train Chiropractors who work closely with pregnant and pediatric patients.
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| Listen to our patient, who was referred by her OB-GYN, share her journey about Chiropractic care during her pregnancy.
Video: Patient Testimonial
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