Aches & Pains of Pregnancy

It’s obvious that the body goes through a lot of changes when pregnant. Those changes can bring about lower-back, ligament and nerve pain. Any pain in the area of the spine should never be ignored, but it’s particularly important to address when carrying a child.

According to the American Chiropractic Association, more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience some sort of pelvic pain, lower-back pain or a combination of the two as a result of their pregnancy. This pain often increases as women move toward full term.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can alleviate some of these troubles, which can lessen the stress of pregnancy, which – in turn – can result in a smoother birth when the bundle of joy arrives. Chiropractic treatments are a safe option, and offer an alternative to traditional medicine – making it a drug-free way to get rid of some of that discomfort that goes along with pregnancy.

The most common pain that pregnant women experience is in the lower back, as more stress is placed on the spine. This stress can emerge from the changes in your center of gravity, muscles compensating for the changes occurring in the body, or even a change in the way you walk. Whether the pain is minor or severe, an adjustment can help alleviate some or all of that pain by getting the spine aligned correctly.

Another common experience during pregnancy is sciatica nerve pain. If the sciatica never gets compressed or disturbed, it can cause varying degrees of pain. This pain has been known to increase as the pregnancy advances, and that can cause pain not only in the lower back, but extending to the legs and feet.

While the benefits of spinal alignment can help during the pregnancy, it can also be a benefit in the delivery room. A spine that is out of alignment can lead to compressed nerves, which can lead to numbness and pain that can make the birthing process more problematic. A chiropractic adjustment can help with this – as well as help get the pelvis in the best position for birth.

While these reasons are some of the most common, chiropractors can do much more to help make pregnancy more comfortable. Contact Dr. Morgan Sheridan from Foundation Chiropractic today if you’re experiencing some of these pains – or any other discomfort – during your pregnancy.

Treating pregnant women is one of Dr. Sheridan’s passions, and a consultation will help uncover if this treatment is right to help alleviate some of the pain caused by pregnancy until the new addition arrives.