Common Pregnancy Discomforts That Chiropractic Care Can Help With

Pregnancy is a transformative and special journey, and it often brings a range of physical discomfort as your body adapts to support your growing baby. Fortunately, chiropractic care provides a safe and natural approach to alleviating many common issues. 

Here in the Twin Cities, expectant mothers are finding relief and a more comfortable pregnancy through gentle and specialized chiropractic techniques by Restore Chiropractic. 

Let’s examine some of the discomforts our experienced team can help alleviate through prenatal chiropractic care. 

1. Back Stress

This is one of the more frequent complaints during pregnancy. As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, putting extra stress on your spine and the muscles in your lower back. Hormonal changes also cause ligaments to relax, which can affect spinal stability. 

Chiropractic adjustments can help realign your spine, reduce joint inflammation, and alleviate this pain. 

2. Sciatica

The sciatic nerve, which runs from your lower back down your legs, can become compressed during pregnancy due to the growing uterus or shifts in the pelvis. This can cause sharp, shooting pain, numbness, or tingling down one leg. 

Chiropractic care can help relieve pressure on the sciatic nerve by addressing spinal and pelvic alignment issues. 

3. Pelvic Changes

Changes in the pelvis, including the widening and increased mobility of joints to prepare for labor, can lead to pain and discomfort in the hips and pelvic region. 

Chiropractic adjustments can help stabilize the pelvis and alleviate this pain, promoting better comfort and mobility. 

4. Neck or Shoulder Tension

Postural changes during pregnancy, such as an increased lumbar curve and changes in your posture, can strain the muscles in your neck and shoulders. This can lead to tension and pain. 

Chiropractic care can help restore proper spinal alignment and reduce tension, thereby alleviating pain. 

5. Hormonal Headaches

Hormonal fluctuations, increased stress on the spine, and changes in posture can contribute to headaches during pregnancy. These musculoskeletal imbalances can be corrected by a chiropractor, thus alleviating some of your headaches. 

6. Round Ligament Stretching

This sharp, often sudden pain in the lower abdomen or groin area is common during the second trimester of pregnancy. It is caused by the stretching and thickening of ligaments that support the uterus. 

While chiropractic care may not directly address the ligaments, ensuring proper pelvic alignment can help reduce strain on the surrounding structures and potentially lessen this discomfort. 

7. Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction

This condition involves excessive movement of the pubic symphysis joint, causing pain in the front of the pelvis. By focusing on gentle pelvic adjustments, chiropractors can help improve alignment and reduce the discomfort associated with SPD. 

8. Labor & Delivery

Proper pelvic alignment can help ensure the baby is in the optimal position for birth. The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic adjustment that helps reduce sacral subluxation and balance the pelvic muscles and ligaments. 

Chiropractors trained in the Webster Technique can assess the pelvic alignment and provide specific adjustments to address any imbalances or restrictions that might cause the baby to breech. 

Support Your Pregnancy With Restore Chiropractic

While you prepare to bring your new little bundle of joy into the world, take care of yourself and your growing baby by receiving expert chiropractic care from the team at Restore Chiropractic. 

Our compassionate and caring team has been supporting expectant mothers for many years, and we’d be delighted to help alleviate any pain or discomfort during your pregnancy. 

Book an appointment today or call our office at 612-516-3090 if you have any questions or concerns.