Pregnancy And Chiropractic Care

As a result of hormonal changes, increased pressure on ligaments and joints, and added & shifting weight, many pregnant women experience both upper and lower back pains during pregnancy.  Every woman’s pregnancy is unique, but chiropractic care can be extremely helpful for women in all stages of pregnancy.  In fact many expecting moms note that their deliveries were faster and more comfortable than deliveries they had prior without chiropractic care!

During pregnancy chiropractic care is safe during all stages.  So why is it that so many expecting moms experience positive results after chiropractic care?

There are 4 main reasons:

1. Through gentle adjustment chiropractic care corrects vertebral misalignment and relieves pressure in spinal areas.
2. Chiropractic care is instrumental in helping the pelvic bones aligned properly which facilitates a quicker, easier delivery.
3. Chiropractic care helps the mobility of the joints which often become stiff as an expecting moms body changes during pregnancy.
4. By helping normalize the nervous system function chiropractic care helps overall expecting mom’s health which is vital for the development of a healthy baby and mother.

At Valentine Chiropractic we take great care in making your pregnancy as easy as possible.  We will do a special examination during each stage of pregnancy and make sure we use appropriate techniques to ensure you have a safe and pleasant pregnancy.