Chiropractic & Pregnancy
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Here are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy.
Pregnant Women Need Chiropractic Treatment
Are you currently pregnant or thinking about having a baby soon? If you answered yes to either question, hopefully you are also seeing a chiropractor. A woman’s body goes through countless changes while pregnant, not only hormonally, but also posturally and bio-mechanically. Low back pain is almost imminent during pregnancy; chiropractic care offers a non-invasive, safe form of care to help alleviate pain and make having a baby easier. Changes When pregnant, your body goes through changes to prepare to carry and nourish your baby. Your center of gravity shifts forward as the baby grows, the pelvis tilts anteriorly causing the muscles in the lower back to become shortened and tightened, while the hamstrings and gluteal muscles become stretched and weakened.
Chiropractic Treatment During Pregnancy
Pregnancy should be an enjoyable life experience, however, during pregnancy a woman’s body goes through enormous changes. Due to ligament laxity and the shifting of the centre of gravity, mothers to be can develop poor posture and more than 50% of pregnant women experience ‘low back pain. There are many difficulties that you may experience during pregnancy, such as back pain, sore legs, headaches,sciatica, shortness of breath, dizziness, morning sickness, fatigue and Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction that can be attributable to the health of your spine. As Chiropractors are trained to recognise mechanical dysfunction of the spine, along with the muscles and joints, Chiropractic can be a great source of relief during the 9 months of pregnancy (and beyond).
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
At chiropractic school, students all receive special training on adjusting pregnant women. This is because pregnant women, although in a more delicate condition, can receive a number of great benefits from chiropractic care. Women who are looking for holistic care from their doctors can receive both prenatal and postnatal care and take advantage of a number of great benefits, with hardly any risks for side effects. While all chiropractors are trained to adjust pregnant women, there are some doctors that receive even further training to become specialists in this field. Pregnant women who are interested in seeking advice from one of these individuals, look for chiropractors who have the following certifications through the ICPA (International Chiropractic Pediatric Association): CACCP, DACCP, Member of the ICPA, Webster Certified. These are certifications that specifically have to do with pregnancy care.bigstock-pregnant-woman-belly-pregnancy. No matter what chiropractor you visit for care during your pregnancy, there are a number of benefits that any pregnant woman can take advantage of while she is under this type of care.
Pregnant Women Need Chiropractic Treatment
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