Chiropractic & Pregnancy
At The Nomadic Chiro we use specific low force techniques to help balance your body so you feel better during your pregnancy journey.
We have specific Belly Pillows that allows you to safely lay on your stomach while you are getting an adjustment.
Chiropractic may help with…
Pelvic girdle pain
Pubic symphysis dysfunction and pain
Back pain – upper, middle or lower back
Sacro-iliac joint dysfunction
Neck tension
Headaches
Sleep problems
Research has also shown that chiropractic care may lead to a shorter, less painful labour, with a faster recovery.
PRegnancy changes
When pregnant, our body goes through a lot of physical and hormonal changes. Rapid growth of the baby combined with changes in hormones (specifically relaxin), can loosen the ligaments of the pelvis, create postural changes and in turn cause small imbalances to cause more significant problems. This can impact your posture and comfort levels.
No wonder 50-70% of pregnant women experience back pain at some point in their pregnancy (1). Although it is common, in no way does this mean it is normal. Chiropractic care is one of the treatment options available. There are many hormonal and physical changes you’ll experience during your pregnancy journey. A review of the literature shows that chiropractic care during pregnancy can be considered a safe and effective means of treating common musculoskeletal symptoms that affect pregnant patients (2)
References
J. Sabino and J. N. Grauer. ‘Pregnancy and low back pain’. Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine. 2008 Jun; 1(2): 137–141.
Cara L. Borggren. Pregnancy and chiropractic : a narrative review of the literature.J Chiropr Med. 2007 spring; 6(2): 70-74.