The physical stress of pregnancy can cause real discomfort. It's common for women to visit a chiropractor for low back pain, sciatica, leg cramps and related issues. Chiropractic care can be an outstanding source of relief - and many women say the birthing process was easier after receiving adjustments.
Prenatal changes
As the baby grows, a mother's center of gravity shifts to the front of the pelvis, adding stress to the lower back and pelvic joints. The curve in the lower back can increase enough to seriously impact the vertebral joints, sacrum, and hips.
The nerves traveling to the rest of the body originate in the spine. When the spine is compressed, those nerves can become irritated and radiate pain - sciatica, for example, runs from the lower back down the legs.
Safe, personalized prenatal care
Chiropractors provide safe, effective, personalized care throughout pregnancy and postpartum. A thorough examination determines the best treatment to ease discomfort and prepare your body for childbirth.
Specialized adjustment methods accommodate pregnancy. These may reduce the need for pain medication during delivery and help shorten labor, while follow-up care realigns the body afterward and speeds the transition to a healthy post-pregnancy body.
