Pregnancy Pain
Pregnancy is an exciting time for expectant mothers. Unfortunately, it can also be incredibly comfortable and even painful. Because the health of the baby is always a primary concern, pregnancy pain relief options are often limited, and many mothers mistakenly believe that their only option is to suffer through the pain.
However, there is an option for pain relief during pregnancy that is completely safe for the unborn child and highly effective for mother.
Each year, thousands of women seek chiropractic treatment for pregnancy pain, and for good reason. Prenatal chiropractic treatment provides numerous benefits for both the mother and the child.
Chiropractic Treatment for Pregnancy Pain
The vast majority of women experience some degree of back pain during pregnancy. The pain typically begins sometime during the second trimester. Women typically gain up to 35 pounds during pregnancy, and their center of gravity shifts from just above the hips to just in front of them. This puts tremendous strain on the spine.
The increasing weight of the baby also puts pressure on the nerves in your back and pelvis, and some women experience sciatica in addition to lower back pain.
Additional weight gain late in the second trimester and into the third can cause postural changes that lead to neck pain.
Most medications are not appropriate for pregnant women due to potential fetal harm, but chiropractic treatment for pregnancy pain is completely safe. As a natural alternative to prescription and over-the-counter pain medications, chiropractic provides pain relief through adjustments to the spine and joints.
While medications are dangerous and often only mask pain, chiropractic treatment allows misalignments and causes of pain to be corrected, providing effective anda long-lasting pain relief.
Chiropractic During Pregnancy
In addition to providing lasting pain relief, seeking chiropractic during pregnancy could help to ensure an optimal birthing position for your baby and decrease the length of your labor. For chiropractic treatment during pregnancy in Hillsboro, please contact WellCore Health and Chiropractic of Hillsboro now. You can reach us by calling 503-648-6997.
