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Chiropractic therapy offers several health and wellness benefits, and doesn’t have to be undertaken to cure a certain symptom or disease. Many people pursue chiropractic treatments to improve their quality of life and keep their health in check, and women who are pregnant may be able to enjoy similar benefits. The American Pregnancy Association points out that chiropractic care is safe during pregnancy, and there are chiropractors who are trained specifically for prenatal and peri-natal treatments.

Here’s a close look at the different treatment and options for women who are pregnant:

How Chiropractic Therapy During Pregnancy Works

Pregnancy causes several physiological, hormonal and endocrinological changes each trimester. A misaligned is very common because the body is adapting and changing to the accommodate for the protruding abdomen and changes in the position of the pelvis.
 
The American Pregnancy Association states that a misaligned pelvis can make it difficult for the baby to develop properly, and can also make delivery very difficult. A spine that is aligned helps the body work more effectively, balances out the nervous system, and can help ensure proper delivery. (Source: American Pregnancy Association)
 
Expectant mothers can reduce much of the discomfort and pain associated with pregnancy by getting an adjustment, and reducing posture problems caused by pregnancy. Chiropractic treatments can also counteract the hormones released during pregnancy so the expectant mother does not feel the effects of fatigue, muscle weakness and joint inflammation.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Some of the key benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
  • Reduction of nervous tension
  • Decreased nausea
  • Improved functioning of the immune system
  • Improved posture
  • Better sleep
  • Reduction of labor pains
  • Healthy delivery
  • Relief from chemical stress and hormonal fluctuations
A chiropractic doctor can initiate several therapeutic exercises and stretches to keep the spinal column and surrounding muscles as strong as possible. This allows the expectant mother to move freely, and reduces the tension and pain associated with walking, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Soft tissue work that includes a combination of massage, soft tissue mobilization and trigger point therapy can also help reduce stress of the spine. Soft tissue work can keep the muscles flexible and strong, and reduce the effects of muscle aches and pains. Spinal adjustments can be performed to ensure that there are no vertebral misalignment. This can help reduce pain overall, and also ensures that the mother has complete range of motion in her upper body.
 
With the appropriate dietary changes, chiropractic therapy can help to improve mood, strengthen the immune system and ensure a healthy delivery of the baby. Chiropractic treatments during pregnancy are not only effective for the mother, but also for the fetus. The mother will undergo several hormonal shifts during treatment that can help improve the chances of a healthy newborn.
 
If you are pregnant and think that chiropractic therapy may help to relieve symptoms of fatigue and pain many women experience during pregnancy, contact a chiropractor in your area. He or she can conduct a comprehensive analysis to map out the right chiropractic treatment plan for you throughout your term.

 

 

Published: 06/09/2009, Last Updated: 06/09/2009

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