Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care

Throughout pregnancy a mother’s body goes through countless changes. Correcting subluxations (spinal misalignments) and assisting your spine and nervous system to function at their best, helps your body adapt to these dramatic changes. Having a healthy nervous system also helps your body function at its optimum. This provides the best possible environment for your baby to grow healthy and strong.

Back Pain During Pregnancy

50% of woman experience significant levels of back or pelvic pain during their pregnancy. As a woman’s body goes through the dramatic changes of pregnancy additional pressure is placed on the muscles, ligaments, joints, discs and bones. This not only can cause areas of spinal dysfunction, but can also uncover any areas that previously may not have been working so well.

Research shows that Chiropractic care helps to relieve back pain for up to 50% of pregnant woman.

During pregnancy Chiropractic care may help to:

• Reduce spinal and pelvic discomfort and tension.
• Improve your baby’s overall health and wellbeing, giving your baby the best environment for growth and development.
• Improve your capacity to cope with stress.
• Increase your ability to exercise comfortably.