Pregnancy is a wholesome journey for every mother. The feeling of a new life growing inside you cannot match any other happiness. But as beautiful and enriching as it can be, pregnancy is not an easy experience. To-be mothers experience numerous hormonal and physical changes during this period. These are so rapid that the body cannot quickly adapt to them. In addition, some of these changes affect the body’s posture, leading to discomfort.
As the baby continues to develop, the center of gravity of the belly shifts, and the body posture adjusts accordingly. For example, the increased weight of the baby leads to an increased curve of the mother’s lower back. This causes them back pain. In addition, the changes in the pelvis to prepare your body for pregnancy are another factor that affects your posture. The Gonstead Chiropractic method is a natural, holistic, and efficient way to treat the misalignment of the spines and joints. The entire process does not involve any use of drugs or medications, making it safe for the health of the to-be mothers and babies.
The Gonstead Chiropractors are licensed and trained to relieve patients suffering from back pain through the manual spine and joint adjustments. The adjustments are designed keeping in mind the health of the pregnant woman. They re-establish the alignment and balance of the mothers so that they have good posture and do not experience any discomfort. Also, new mothers are prone to stress as they go through hormonal changes. In addition, the mother can be stressed due to her unknown future with the baby. Taking too much stress can cause pain in the lower back. Visiting a chiropractor regularly may, however, eliminate such issues.
Several other factors of chiropractic treatment help new moms to deal with their back pain. Some of them are listed below—
- Natural way to treat your pain- Chiropractic care does not involve using medications or drugs to heal the back ache. Usually, taking medicines does relieve the pain in minutes, but that is not for long. The pain will return to you because medicines can only mask the pain but do not treat it. Medications taken by the mother cross over the placenta and reach the baby. This factor can be detrimental to the health of the baby too. Chiropractic care is thus a more efficient way to deal with back pain. Gonstead Chiropractors use spinal subluxation to bring the spine back to alignment, thus improving the posture. They will also suggest stretching exercises that help maintain a good posture and reduce lower back pain.
- Beneficial for the to-be baby- While the growing period of the baby, the organs are suppressed to create more space for the child. This can misalign your spine as well as the pelvis. A misaligned pelvis creates pain in the lower back area. It also restricts the space for the growth of your baby. Misalignment of the pelvis thus puts an external force that obstructs the regular movements of your baby. This condition is termed an Intrauterine constraint which can lead to congenital disabilities. The misalignment of the pelvis can also lead to complications during delivery. The constricted movements of the baby due to the misalignment of the pelvis make it hard for them to move into the best birth position. This lack of movement can typically hinder the mother’s ability to give birth. Regular visits to a trained chiropractor will help you to avoid such conditions. Proper adjustments will relieve your back, neck, hip, and joint and control nausea symptoms. In addition, it will help you to have a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy.
- Better sleep- Chronic pain in the lower back of the to-be mothers affects their posture. This pain leads to a night of disturbed sleep as they cannot find a comfortable position for sleeping. An irregular sleeping schedule is detrimental to a mother’s health. Also, disturbed sleep can lead to stress which again causes more back pain. Regular chiropractic care and stretching exercises considerably help relieve your lower back pain and ease discomfort.
Conclusion:
You will experience numerous hormonal and physical changes during your pregnancy period. But there is nothing to worry about. They are normal and have good doctor’s care, a healthy diet, and regular visit to the chiropractor will smoothen the process. Prenatal Chiropractors are specialized and efficient in dealing with the problems faced during pregnancy. Take a doctor’s advice always before visiting a chiropractor. A routine visit to a Chiropractor will not only relieve you from chronic joint, back, and hip pain but will improve the pelvic balance of the body.
