The physical stress of pregnancy can lead to a great deal of discomfort. As a result, it's common for women in Lewistown to seek chiropractic care regularly for low back pain and other related issues, such as sciatica, leg cramps, and constipation. In addition, it can lead to difficulty performing daily tasks and labor difficulties.

Chiropractic treatment for pregnancy can be an outstanding source of relief for back pain. Many women commented that the birthing process was more straightforward after chiropractic treatments. The following article takes a more in-depth look at the discomfort caused by pregnancy and explains exactly how chiropractic treatment can help.

PRENATAL CHIROPRACTIC IN LEWISTOWN

A woman's body undergoes many changes during pregnancy to accommodate the growing baby. As the baby grows, a mother's center of gravity shifts to the front of her pelvis, resulting in stress and discomfort in the lower back and the various joints. At the peak of pregnancy, resulting from the associated weight gain, the curve in the lower back (lordotic curve) can increase to the point of causing severe impact on the vertebral joints, the sacrum, and the hip joints.

The nerves that travel to all other parts of the body originate in the spine. When the spine is compressed, these nerves can become irritated, causing the pain to radiate to other body areas. Sciatica is a condition commonly stimulated by pregnancy, involving pain that radiates from the lower back down the legs.

If a previous issue exists with the spine's alignment, and there has been a history of lower back problems, pregnancy will often aggravate the condition. Pregnancy can cause the spine to become misaligned to the point that it does not simply go back into place once the pregnancy is complete. It can make the tasks necessary once the child is born, such as carrying a baby on your front or back, breastfeeding, and bending over to lift and pick things up, painfully difficult.

PRENATAL CHIROPRACTIC CARE

Chiropractic practitioners can provide safe and effective personalized care throughout your pregnancy and in the postpartum period. A thorough examination will determine the best treatment to address your discomfort and prepare the body for the height of pregnancy and childbirth. In addition, there are specialized adjustment methods to accommodate pregnancy. These treatments reduce the need for pain medications throughout the delivery and help reduce labor time. In addition, follow-up treatments can assist in realigning the body after the pregnancy and speed up the transition to a healthy post-pregnancy body.

If you are curious about how chiropractic can help you with your pregnancy, call our team at Community Chiropractic Center today. We are here to help.