Pregnancy is a joyous time for many women, but it can come with a roller-coaster ride of worries and uncertainty...and sometimes, discomforts and pain.

It is not surprising to hear many pregnant women, most especially in their third trimester, complain of intermittent low back pain, sciatica, pubic pain, and pain in the lower abdominal area. To ease the discomforts and have a more enjoyable pregnancy, many women seek the professional care of a chiropractor.

UNDERLYING CAUSES OF DISCOMFORT 

During pregnancy, your body secretes changes in hormones that assist in a smooth pregnancy. One particular hormone, relaxin, softens the ligaments in your pelvis. By softening the pelvic ligaments, the pelvis is able to open a bit so your baby can pass through during labor and delivery. The pelvic floor muscles spread apart as uterine contractions move your baby down the birth canal.

Relaxin has the same effect on other ligaments too, which can create instability in your joints. These instabilities are noticeable at your legs and lower abdomen because these bear the weight of the growing baby at your womb. This can create an environment which leads to pain and discomfort, even during your normal body movements like sitting, walking, and lying down. These are signs of a pelvic imbalance.

Pelvic balance throughout pregnancy may have a significant effect on their baby’s position during birth. A balanced pelvis assists in your baby’s ability to find his optimal position for a safe and natural birth.

KEEPING YOUR PELVIS BALANCED

One of the most important contributions to a healthy pregnancy is maintaining proper spinal alignment, which decreases low back and neck pain and fatigue.

During pregnancy, it is essential that muscles, ligaments, and nerves should be kept healthy for strength in order to support pelvic joint mobility and at the same time help establish optimal positioning of your baby for delivery.

Whether you are experiencing low back pain or are looking to keep a healthy body for a healthy baby position, adding a chiropractor to your health team can be a wonderful move. At DHCC. the Webster Certified Chiropractors, align the pelvis and spine through assessing the body and providing gentle, safe, and effective adjustments, that do not require surgery, drugs, or overly invasive procedures. 

CHIROPRACTOR CARE IN YOUR PREGNANCY

Chiropractic care is a safe and natural way to address common pregnancy-related challenges such as joint aches and pain and pelvic pain due to misalignment. From the first trimester and even after childbirth, the role of chiropractic care during all stages of pregnancy is vital. Whether it is your first baby or not, chiropractic care can positively influence your pregnancy, as well as your baby’s journey into the world.

Chiropractic positively affects the nervous system of your body. Your nervous system affects all aspects of your health. The most notable benefit of chiropractic adjustments is maintaining a healthy pregnancy without the use of medication, reducing various aches and pain, and reducing labor and delivery time. The technique used at Dover Health Care Center Chiropractic and other pregnancy specific chiropractic offices is Webster Technique. It is a pregnancy specific chiropractic technique that requires extra training outside of traditional chiropractic care. Seeing a Webster Technique trained chiropractor in your area is important for your care.

Studies show that 84% of pregnant patients receiving chiropractic treatment report improvement of their lower back symptoms. Another study showed that labor time was reduced by 31% by those who sought chiropractic care. Research also shows that women receiving chiropractic care in their third trimester stated they were “able to carry and deliver with more comfort” and indicated that the need for pain medication during delivery was reduced by 50%. (Miller, Lisette, MD. Chiropractic: Pelvic Alignment and Pregnancy. )

Pelvic alignment, adjustment of your spine, and the ability of your nervous system to function optimally all play a vital role in every stage of your pregnancy. Your chiropractor will develop a care schedule specific to pregnancy and your exam findings. Care may run from weekly visits to three times a week sessions. Your chiropractor will adjust or decrease the frequency over time as your condition improves. Regular chiropractic adjustments help your spine’s health and also your overall health.

Repeat visits are necessary because the treatment is hands-on with a cumulative effect. When working in a physical way with a physical condition, repeat treatments are necessary to train the body just as repeat exercise is necessary to train for strength.

For those seeking the best chiropractic care near Dover, Delaware, that are trained in the Webster Technique, Dover Health Care Center Chiropractic is the place for you. The DHCC Chiropractic team has the expertise to give you the comprehensive chiropractic care you deserve for a worry-free pregnancy. When seeking care, seek out a family wellness practitioner and at DHCC, you are getting the best chiropractors in Dover! 

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