Why do you get back pain during pregnancy?
The answer is simple. Your body has to change and adapt in order to support the growing baby inside of your womb. This means that your spine, pelvis, hips, legs, feet, and even your hands will all need to be adjusted so that they are better able to accommodate this new growth. It’s not uncommon at all for women to experience some degree of back pain during their pregnancies. In fact, it’s estimated that about one-third of pregnant women suffer from some form of lower back or pelvic pain.
Types of Back Pain in Pregnancy
There are many different types of back pain that can occur during pregnancy. Some of these include:
• Spinal Stenosis – A narrowing of the spinal canal which causes pressure on nerves and other structures.
• Sciatica – Nerve compression caused by inflammation or injury.
• Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction – The sacrum and iliac bones move together when walking, but if there is an abnormal movement between them, then it can cause pain.
• Lumbar Disc Herniation – When a disc bulges out into the spinal canal causing nerve irritation.
• Pelvic Girdle Pain – Muscles around the hip joint become tight and painful.
Can you visit a chiropractor when you are pregnant?
Yes! Chiropractic care can be an effective way to manage back pain during pregnancy. Many studies have shown that chiropractic adjustments can reduce low back pain and improve overall health during pregnancy. The reason why chiropractors are often recommended as a treatment option for pregnant women with back pain is because chiropractic care focuses on treating the whole person. That includes both the physical and emotional aspects of being pregnant.
How does a chiropractor help with pregnancy back pain?
Chiropractic care can help relieve back pain by adjusting spinal vertebrae and other joints throughout your body. Through regular visits to a chiropractor, you may find that you no longer need medication to treat your back pain. You might also notice that your back pain improves over time.
What types of treatments are available through chiropractic care?
There are many different ways in which chiropractic care can benefit your back pain during pregnancy. Some of these include:
• Spinal manipulation – This involves using pressure on specific areas of your spine to adjust them into proper alignment.
• Soft tissue therapy – This type of treatment helps loosen tight muscles and connective tissues around your spine.
• Postural correction – This method teaches you how to stand correctly and how to move properly without putting undue stress on your spine.
Why Chiropractic is effective during pregnancy?
As the body changes and adapts according to the physical changes your body tries to make as the pregnancy progresses, it is important that your spine and pelvis maintains correct control, movement, alignment, and strength as the weight of the baby and the natural adaptive postural changes needed as time goes can put pressure and strain on the joints and surrounding muscles. Chiropractic care during your pregnancy may help restore a state of balance to the spine and pelvis, allowing your body to function better with fewer symptoms.
One reason chiropractors are becoming increasingly popular among pregnant women is because they offer gentler treatments than traditional medicine. By addressing any underlying causes for back pain during pregnancy, chiropractors may be able to relieve some of the symptoms associated with them.
Need further help?
LJ Chiropractic offers tailored treatment pregnancy plans to accommodate the varied needs of our patients. As a friendly female chiropractor with years of experience under her belt, Li Jen assists many different individuals in Caringbah (Sutherland Shire) and Kensington (Eastern Suburbs) and the surrounding areas eg Maroubra, Kingsford, Randwick, Eastgardens, Rosebery, Mascot, Bondi, Waverly, Clovelly. From lower back pain (sciatica), neck pain or headaches migraine, we treat patients from all walks of life including pregnancy care for pelvic and hip pain, elderly patients or athletes to enhance their sports performance. LJ Chiropractic can develop a treatment course to suit you.
