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Pregnancy

Pregnancy: Chiropractic has an important role to play in the care of women both during and after pregnancy. At a time when the use of drugs is to be minimized, the Chiropractic approach is a logical way to help ease pain and discomfort, and promote the health and well being of the mother. 96% of women have been shown to experience back pain during pregnancy (1).

During pregnancy the mother's spine can be responsible for backache, sciatica, headaches.

The mother's lower back is particularly vulnerable during pregnancy because of the stress of the extra weight of the unborn baby, and hormonal changes that make the pelvis more supple during the latter stages of pregnancy.

This may further increase the susceptibility of the spinal joints and supporting muscles and ligaments to sprains and strains. Pregnancy may create new problems, or exacerbate existing problems which were previously compensated for.

   

Chiropractic can help during pregnancy by:

  • Correcting abnormal joint mechanics that lead to joint and nerve stress, thus reducing
  • pain and improving function.
  • Maintaining joint function and spinal balance so the spine may adapt to the increased
  • weight and altered posture.
  • Ensuring that the joints of the lower back and pelvis are moving freely to assist the birth (2)
  • process. Proper joint movement enhances pelvic opening.
  • Educating the expectant mother on correct posture, lifting and other lifestyle factors
  • in order to reduce spinal stress.


Lower Back Pain
Sciatica Pain
Hip Pain
 

Obstetrics is part of a Chiropractor's diagnostic education. Combined with extensive study into

the locomotor system, your Chiropractor is well educated to manage the various mechanical

imbalances of the spine and pelvis that may develop due to the increased physical strain of

pregnancy.

Joints muscle and ligaments are more supple from hormonal changes for some time after giving

birth. With the added strain on the back, neck and shoulders whilst nursing, feeding and caring

for an infant, it is easy to see why many women suffer after childbirth.

References:

(1)

More K., Dumas G.A., Reide J.G. (1990) 'Postural changes associated with pregnancy andtheir relationship with low back pain", Clin. Biomech., 1990: 5 (3): 169-174.
(2) Kapandji I.A. ,(1974), "The Physiology of the joints, Vol. 3, The trunk and the vertebral column", Churchill Livingstone. (PP 64-65)

 

Disclaimer: The information listed is only to be used as a guide, and does not necessarily apply to all patients. Proper diagnosis and management can only be assessed by your Chiropractor.

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