Why Anyone Who's Pregnant Should Visit a Chiropractor

Pregnancy places significant physical strain on the body, often leading to new issues or making existing issues worse. Chiropractic care offers a safe, non-invasive way to manage these changes, providing relief from back, hip, neck, and joint pain. Regular adjustments throughout pregnancy—up until the last trimester—can also help ensure correct pelvic alignment to ease the birthing process.

Lower Back Pain

As pregnancy progresses, the additional weight of the growing baby, along with changes in posture, can place increased strain on the spine and surrounding muscles. This often leads to lower back pain, and is a common complaint among expectant mothers. Chiropractic adjustments help by realigning the spine, reducing tension, and improving overall spinal support, which can alleviate discomfort and enhance mobility.

Pelvic Alignment

In addition to spinal strain, pregnancy can also alter pelvic alignment, leading to further discomfort. A misaligned pelvis can cause imbalances in weight distribution, which then affect posture, causing pain throughout the lower back and hips. Chiropractors can help by gently realigning the pelvis, reducing strain on ligaments and muscles, and promoting better posture to support the body's changing structure.

Sciatic Pain

Another frequent pregnancy-related issue is sciatic pain, which occurs when the growing uterus puts pressure on the sciatic nerve. This can cause sharp, shooting pain down the lower back, glutes, and legs. Chiropractic care can help by reducing compression on the sciatic nerve, alleviating discomfort, and improving nerve function.

By addressing these spinal and pelvic changes, chiropractic adjustments provide natural, non-invasive relief, helping you to stay comfortable and mobile throughout pregnancy.