Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?
The physical stress of pregnancy can cause expecting mothers a great deal of discomfort. It’s common for women living in Santa Cruz to visit a chiropractic office for help dealing with pain that has developed as a result of their pregnancy. This can include lower back pain, leg cramps, sciatica and constipation. Chiropractic care can be an outstanding source of relief for women who are suffering back pain as a result of pregnancy.
Your Body During Pregnancy
When pregnant, a woman’s body is experiencing quite a few distinct adjustments to accommodate the growing baby. As the infant develops, a mother’s center of gravity shifts towards the front of her pelvis. This results in additional stress on the lower back and at the joints of the pelvis.
In the summit of pregnancy, related weight gain can cause the curve in the lower spine (lordotic curve) to increase to the point of causing significant impact on the vertebral joints, sacrum, and hip joints.
The nerves that travel throughout the body all have their origin in the spine. Compression of the spine can cause these nerves to become irritated and produce pain. Sciatica is a common condition that can result from pregnancy, involving pain which radiates from the lower back all the way down the thighs.
If the mother has a history of problems with the lower back, pregnancy can aggravate these difficulties. It can misalign the spine to the point that it does not return to normal once the pregnancy has been completed. This can make the tasks that become necessary once the child is born, like carrying a baby or breast feeding, extremely difficult to perform.
How We Can Help
At Sawyer Chiropractic Group, our practitioners offer personalized, safe, and effective care over the course of your pregnancy and beyond. A thorough examination will be conducted to determine the best possible care for your discomfort, and we will help to prepare you for later stages of pregnancy and childbirth. Pregnancy can be accommodated through specialized adjustment methods. This management can reduce the need for pain medication throughout delivery. Follow-up care after delivery can help to realign the body and help it reach optimal health. To learn more about how chiropractic care can help with your pregnancy, just contact Sawyer Chiropractic.