Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Chiropractic care during pregnancy has gained popularity over the years. Many women are choosing a more natural approach to their pregnancy. They want the best possible experience, for themselves and their babies, both during pregnancy and delivery. Chiropractic care can help.
What is Chiropractic?
- Chiropractic is based on the understanding that the body is self-healing and self-regulating, directed by the nervous system.
- The nervous system is the body’s communication system, carrying messages between the brain and every muscle, organ, and tissue.
- The spine protects these nerves, and when spinal bones lose proper alignment or motion, they can interfere with nerve communication.
- This interference is called a vertebral subluxation, and it can disrupt how the body functions, adapts, and heals—often before pain is felt.
- Chiropractors locate, analyze, and adjust vertebral subluxations to reduce nerve interference and restore clearer brain-body communication.
- When communication improves, function improves, allowing the body to express health and life more fully.
What technique will the chiropractor use during the adjustments?
- The technique chosen will be tailored to your particular needs.
- There are adjustments to the table that allow pregnant women to lie face down.
- There are also special pillows that can be used to take the pressure off the abdomen when lying face down.
- A combination of hand and instrument adjustments may be used.
- Adjustments are exceedingly safe and are usually very comfortable.
Here are several statistics and facts about chiropractic care and pregnancy:
- According to the American Pregnancy Association, up to 50% of pregnant women experience lower back pain during pregnancy.
- A study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics found that chiropractic care can significantly reduce lower back pain in pregnant women.
- Chiropractic care during pregnancy has also been shown to reduce the need for pain medication during labor and delivery.
- Several case studies in the Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research show that chiropractic has an overall positive effect on pregnancy.
- A study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine found that chiropractic adjustments can help improve fetal positioning, potentially reducing the need for interventions such as C-sections.
- Chiropractic adjustments are gentle and safe for pregnant women. The chiropractor will use techniques that avoid pressure on the abdomen and focus on the alignment of the entire spine emphasizing the pelvis and lower back.
- Chiropractic care can also help with postpartum recovery by reducing pain and inflammation while promoting proper healing.
In conclusion, chiropractic during pregnancy is a safe, effective, non-invasive, and drug-free approach to improving your quality of life. If you’re ready to explore what’s possible when nerve interference is removed, the next step is a chiropractic evaluation. We listen, and we assess your spine and nervous system to determine how chiropractic care can help you express life more fully. Schedule an appointment today!
