PREGNANCIES

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a vital time for therapy as it can reduce or prevent the stresses to the baby’s body before giving birth. Birth itself can be the first incident in a cascade of events that can negatively impact the way that an individual’s nervous and muscular systems function. Starting treatment prior to pregnancy is ideal as it provides sufficient time to improve the expecting moms musculoskeletal health such as pelvic muscle tone and core stabilizing muscles.

Causes of discomfort for the Expecting mom

Poor muscle tone, weak core musculature, hormonal shift, increased mechanical demand, postural adaptation and pelvic changes.

Common Complaints during pregnancy

• Neck pain
• Low back pain
• Mid-back pain
• Pelvic pain and pressure
• Aching legs and buttocks
• swelling
• Sciatica / radiating pain down the leg/foot
• Fatigue and low energy
• Night-time muscle spasms
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• De Quervain tenosynovitis
• Sleep disturbances

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THE BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC CARE DURING PREGNANCIES

Chiropractic care is a great treatment option as it involves a hands on approach and potentially eliminated the need to medication. Chiropractic has been linked to easier pregnancies, less pain, easier deliveries and recoveries following birth.

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