PREGNANCY AND CHIROPRACTIC

Neuromuscular and Biochemical Changes During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, most women experience a number of neuromuscular and biochemical problems which respond favorably to gentle, safe, noninvasive chiropractic care

At Lake Havasu Chiropractic, Dr. Finkle provides these gentle changes to your pelvic/low back region.  He recognizes these primarily affect the pelvic and spinal ligaments, muscles, joints, and other supportive soft tissues.  When damaged these can cause sprain/strains of the pelvic and spinal structures, as well as alteration of the normal spinal curvatures and spinal biomechanics.  The result is an increased stress on the body leading to pain and discomfort.  A list of these changes which can be helped by Dr. Finkle include:

 

  • Release of the hormone relaxin causes muscle and ligament relaxation allowing joints to more easily misalign; treatment would include gentle mobilization to align these structures thus reducing pain
  • Increased weight gain which increases demand on spinal and pelvic muscles, stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments, lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which increase above mentioned;  treatment would include strengthening and stretching techniques to minimize strain upon these tissues

At Lake Havasu Chiropractic, Dr.  Finkle tries to alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms arising from the muscular, ligamentous, and biomechanical stresses encountered during pregnancy.  We accomplish this through the use of a number of highly specialized procedures and techniques:

  • Gentle spinal mobilization procedures specifically designed for use in the pregnant female which assists in maintaining a spine’s position optimizing spinal biomechanics, keeping the spine in correct position/posture, and assists in pain relief by reducing spinal and pelvic stresses which produce soft tissue pain
  • Therapeutic exercises and stretches that are safe for use during pregnancy keeping spinal musculature strong, balanced, and pain free enabling spinal muscles to maintain the spine and body in a neutral, correct posture
  • Soft tissue work that keeps muscles relaxed and flexible, reducing bouts of muscle aches and pains

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?


   All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant.  At Lake Havasu Chiropractic, we use tables that adjust for various stages of a pregnant woman’s body, and we will use techniques that avoid unneeded pressure on the abdomen.  Dr. Finkle, who is versed in the needs of women who are pregnant, will also provide you with exercises and stretches that are safe to use during pregnancy and compliment any mobilizations made to your spine.

Why should I have chiropractic care during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, there are several physiological and endocrinological changes that occur in preparation for creating the environment for the developing baby.  The following changes could result in a misaligned spine or joint:  (1) protruding abdomen and increased back curve, (2) pelvic changes, and (3) postural adaptations.  Chiropractic care during pregnancy may provide benefits for women who are pregnant.  A lot of our pregnant patients at Lake Havasu Chiropractic present not only with lower back pain but also with upper back and neck pain.  We will look at all contributing factors and treat accordingly.  Dr. Finkle will help maintain a healthier pregnancy, help reduce back and neck pain, and provide you with the tools needed to help control your symptoms at home.

How does chiropractic benefit pregnant moms?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy provides many benefits for mothers-to-be and their unborn child. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:

  • Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
  • Controlling symptoms of nausea
  • Reducing the time of labor and delivery
  • Relieving back, neck or joint pain