Chiropractic Care for a More Comfortable and Safer Pregnancy

Why You Should Go to a Chiropractor During Your Pregnancy

With the body changing drastically, the spinal column itself moves and adjusts to handling carrying a child and the added weight. This can put extra strain on the parent and discomfort. This can cause changes in the nervous system. These structural changes can affect the nerves and the spinal cord disrupting the normal communication of information between the brain and the body. This can lead to injury, pain and discomfort. Your doctor can adjust your spine and extremities to help the body feel relaxed and help subside pain or soreness.

Enjoy a Comfortable Pregnancy

Back pain, neck pain, tension and other physical ailments often originate in the spine. During your pregnancy, going to a chiropractor will help to formulate a specific solution to target the problem areas at every stage. Having regular chiropractic care during your pregnancy can reveal important information regarding a person’s overall health and provide a base for an effective course of action during every stage of your pregnancy.

Fetal Positioning

At Absolute Wellness & Rehab, Dr. Randy Horning is trained to work with pregnant women and use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen.  If needed, he can also provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during pregnancy.

The following changes can result in a misaligned spine or joints that happen during pregnancy:

• Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
• Pelvic changes
• Postural adaptations
• Shift in the center of gravity
• Expansion of uterus and ascent into abdominal cavity causing pressure on the spine

Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy:

• Decreased lower back pain
• Reduce or eliminate headaches
• Reduction of nerve pain
• Decreases joint pain