Chiropractic for a Happier Pregnancy
Most women will experience low back and/or pelvic pain during pregnancy which usually increases as the pregnancy advances. 1 Mechanical stressors are a natural occurrence during pregnancy. First, there’s weight gain followed by an anterior shift of the body’s center of gravity along with an exaggerated forward curve of the low back. These changes are exacerbated by loosening of the lumbopelvic ligaments, creating altered posture and even changing gait patterns. Chiropractic is a proven safe, effective, drug-free way to manage these symptoms before, during and after pregnancy. 2
Low Back Pain
Mechanical stress on the lumbar spine is the main conspirator to low back pain during pregnancy. Forward shift of the spine causes muscle tension and a change in walking pattern. All this is aggravated by one’s level of activities including home, work and recreation. 2 Oh, but it doesn’t end there. Low back pain can also continue into the postpartum period as well.
Sciatic Nerve Pain
Next, the tight muscles and growing baby can compress and irritate the sciatic nerve and even associated blood vessels causing low back, butt and radiating leg pain.
Sacroiliac Pain
To allow space for the growing fetus and in preparation for delivery, hormonal changes cause the ligaments which stabilize the pubic symphysis and sacroiliac joints to loosen. The resulting shifts can often cause pain in the low back which often radiates into the hips. Also called Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, this condition produces pain and limitation of mobility. It also may contribute to instability of the bony pelvis, further contributing to the pain complex.
Round Ligament Pain
Ligaments suspend the uterus in the pelvic cavity, connecting to the abdominal wall. These ligaments stretch during growth of the uterus often causing pain on the sides of the abdomen or near the pubic bones and labia.
Chiropractic care and patient education as part of a comprehensive prenatal care team has been shown to hold greater benefit for pregnant patients than traditional obstetric care alone. The Hall Chiropractic system of treating pregnancy and low back pain begins with over 30 years’ experience. Our comprehensive care plan includes clinical and home care to stabilize muscles, improve posture, and increase mobility. Our office is open from 7AM Monday through Friday and we accept most health insurances.
For more information visit our website at www.fortmill-chiropractor.com, call or text Hall Chiropractic at 803.412.2240 today for your FREE Health Consultation.
- Weis CA, et al. Prevalence of Low Back Pain, Pelvic Girdle Pain, and Combination Pain in a Pregnant Ontario Population. J Obstet Gynaecol Can. 2018 Aug; 40(8): 1038-1043 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30103876
- Lisi AJ. Chiropractic spinal manipulation for low back pain of pregnancy: a retrospective case series. J Midwifery, Womens Health 2006; 51:7-10. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16399602
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