Growing a Tiny Human? Learn the Importance of Chiropractic During Pregnancy.
Congratulations! You're cooking up a miracle – a tiny human who's destined for amazing things. But let's be honest, pregnancy can sometimes feel like your body is on a wild amusement park ride. Backaches, sciatica, that weird hip thing – it can put a damper on the whole glowing-goddess vibe.
That's where chiropractic care comes in, like a superhero for your spine. Here's the deal:
- Your Body's Balancing Act: As your baby grows, your center of gravity takes a nosedive (literally!). This puts a strain on your joints, muscles, and ligaments, leading to all sorts of aches and pains.
- Pregnancy Hormones: The Double-Edged Sword: Relaxin, a pregnancy hormone, helps prepare your body for childbirth. But it can also loosen your joints, making them less stable and more prone to misalignment.
- Gentle Adjustments for Big Results: Chiropractic adjustments are like tiny nudges that help your spine stay aligned and your nervous system functioning optimally. This can lead to:
- Reduced back pain and sciatica: Say goodbye to that shooting pain down your leg!
- Improved sleep: Because who needs sleepless nights on top of everything else?
- Easier birthing: A well-aligned pelvis can make labor and delivery smoother (bonus!).
What to Expect During a Prenatal Chiropractic Visit:
Forget everything you think you know about chiropractic adjustments. These are tailored specifically for pregnant mamas, with:
- Specialized tables: Designed to accommodate your growing belly comfortably.
- Gentle techniques: Think light touches and specific pressure points, not scary cracks and pops.
- A focus on your well-being: We'll listen to your concerns and create a personalized care plan.
Webster’s Technique
One of the main reasons pregnancy chiropractic is so beneficial is it helps patients achieve pelvic alignment, which creates the ideal space for your baby to grow. Pelvic alignment also allows your baby to get in the best possible position for delivery. Dr. Nelson is certified in the Webster’s Technique which aligns the pelvis to support a more comfortable, easier and safer birth.
Webster’s Technique combats sacral subluxation, which is when the pelvic joints get misaligned, causing inflammation, decreased movement, pain and muscle spasms. Dr. Nelson uses Webster’s to adjust the pelvis, creating alignment for a comfortable pregnancy, more ideal environment for your baby to develop, and increases the chances of a natural, non-invasive birth.
Additionally prenatal chiropractic helps to align the nervous system, allowing information to flow more freely throughout the body. Spinal adjustments open pathways in the nervous system, which is the master communication system to all the body’s systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively during pregnancy.
Is This Treatment Right for You?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy helps expectant moms achieve pelvic alignment, creating the ideal space for your baby to grow, and supports the best possible position for delivery. If you're experiencing discomfort during pregnancy, or simply want to optimize your health for a smoother journey, chiropractic care could be a great solution to support you throughout our pregnancy.
Ready to Feel Your Best During Pregnancy?
We believe every mama deserves a comfortable and healthy pregnancy. Schedule an appointment today and let's help you feel your absolute best as you grow that amazing little human!
