Chiropractic for Pregnancy in San Rafael CA?

Women who experience low back pain and pelvic pain during pregnancy can benefit tremendously from gentle adjustments that have been shown to relieve symptoms and help the birthing process. Not only is having a regulated nervous system important for expecting mothers, but it is especially important for the baby’s development. Chiropractic in San Rafael CA allows the body to better adapt to changes and growth, each step of the way.

Webster Technique

The Webster Technique helps to relieve tension in the sacrum and pelvis, allowing space for the uterus to expand properly as the baby grows and develops. In case studies, chiropractic adjustments to the low back have also been shown to improve fertility in restoring proper nerve function to men and women reproductive systems.

Prenatal Chiropractic in San Rafael CA

During pregnancy, a woman’s body is undergoing a number of different changes to accommodate the growing baby. As the baby grows, a mother’s center of gravity shifts to the front of her pelvis, resulting in added stress and discomfort in the lower back and the various joints of the pelvis. At the peak of pregnancy, resulting from the associated weight gain, the curve in the lower back (lordotic curve) can increase to the point of causing a serious impact on the vertebral joints, the sacrum, and the hip joints.

The nerves that travel to all other parts of the body have their origin in the spine. When the spine is compressed, these nerves can become irritated causing the pain to radiate to other areas of the body. Sciatica is a condition commonly stimulated by pregnancy, involving pain that radiates from the lower back all the way down the legs.

If a previous issue exists with the alignment of the spine, and there has been a history of lower back problems, pregnancy will often aggravate the condition. Pregnancy can cause the spine to become misaligned to the point that it does not simply go back into place once the pregnancy is complete. This can make the tasks that become necessary once the child is born, such as carrying a baby on your front or back, breastfeeding, and bending over to lift and pick things up, painfully difficult.

Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Chiropractic practitioners can provide safe and effective personalized care throughout your pregnancy and in the postpartum period. A thorough examination will determine the best treatment to address your discomfort and prepare the body for the height of pregnancy and childbirth. There are specialized adjustment methods to accommodate pregnancy. These adjustments may reduce the need for pain medications throughout the delivery as well as help to reduce labor time. Follow-up care can assist in realigning the body after the pregnancy and speed up the transition to a healthy post-pregnancy body.

If you are curious about how chiropractic can help you with your pregnancy call our team at Montecito Chiropractic Center today. We are here to help.