Advantage Chiropractic
Pregnancy and Post Natal Chiropractic Care
We create a personalised plan for you, so that your body has the best opportunity to thrive throughout your pregnancy. This will help make your pregnancy a more relaxing and healthy experience, so you can focus on enjoying this phase of your life, not only for yourself but also for the little one on the way.
Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnancy is a time of change, as your belly grows, your body adapts in order to cater for a new life.
With this change, there are spinal changes that occur too. Your hips move forward and your lower back curves increase to compensate. These changes mean there is more stress added to your nervous system. As a result back pain and pelvic discomfort during pregnancy is common.
Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy stimulates the nervous system, reducing the stress on the body, and enabling proper functioning of systems, thus providing the best possible environment for the growth for your little one.
Is it safe?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is considered extremely safe. We believe chiropractic care before, during, and after pregnancy is an excellent way to support your body as it adapts through this period of changing requirements.
What are the benefits?
A recent study undertaken by the Centre for Chiropractic Research in New Zealand showed an improvement in control of pelvic floor muscles in pregnant women under chiropractic care. This is beneficial for the rhythmic coordination of contraction during birth, as well as control and recovery postpartum.
Reduced labor time?
By maintaining proper pelvis and spinal alignment and function with chiropractic care, research has shown a 24% reduction in labour time for first-time mothers, and 39% reduction for experienced mothers. Another study found that patients who incorporated chiropractic adjustments during their pregnancy had a 50% decrease in the need for painkillers during delivery.
Any Questions?
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