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By Wayne Hodges back pain, pregnancy , ,

Benefits of Chiropractic While Pregnant

Many pregnant women have experienced serious back pain throughout the course of their pregnancy. It is common for women to experience some level of back pain while they are delivering their baby. During pregnancy, women must be careful regarding the medication that they take to relieve back pain. Many pregnant women have found relief from their back pain by visiting a chiropractor. 

There are a lot of benefits of visiting a chiropractor for treatment during pregnancy. Instead of surgery or drugs, your chiropractor will reduce your spinal nerve stress through physical therapy. 
It is completely safe for a pregnant woman to seek care from a chiropractor for her back pain. There is no proof that seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy causes any harm to the baby. This type of physical therapy can help relieve the pain that women feel in their joints and lower backs. Consider visiting a chiropractor today if you are pregnant and cannot find relief to your back pain.
 Here are the benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women. 

  • Maintenance of spinal cord
  • Proper adjustment of joints that are misaligned
  • No drugs or surgery involved in this procedure
  • Help to reduce spinal nerve stress
  • Promote good health

According to the experts, chiropractic has no side effects, but it is highly recommended to get your gynecologist’s approval before going to the chiropractor. This care is not recommended for patients who are already experiencing:

  • Placenta abruption
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Mild or severe toxemia

While all chiropractors take special pregnancy care training, some of them get training in prenatal care. Ask if your chiropractor is trained in this field, or get a recommendation from your gynecologist.  
For a pregnant woman’s adjustment, chiropractors use a special adjusting table to adjust their fast growing bellies. They use special techniques that won’t create any pressure on the woman’s abdomen.
The treatment includes effective stretches to relieve tension and ease discomfort. Throughout your pregnancy you will experience a huge change in your body and hormones. Some changes will have a bad impact on your posture. As the baby grows in your belly, your belly’s center of gravity and your posture shifts accordingly. All these changes create the desire to get chiropractic care. Regular appointments with a chiropractor can give you comfort and relaxation. It is always good to go the drug-free treatment for such issues and chiropractic care is the best in this regard.