I have been seeing a large number of pregnant patients as of late and thought a review of the benefits of chiropractic for pregnant women might be in order. Pain during pregnancy is a major problem for a lot of women. It is estimated that over 70% of women experience significant low back pain during pregnancy. Most women think this is normal and that they need to "live with it." In most cases, this is just not true!
Chiropractic care can offer a safe, effective option for managing pregnancy-related pain. For most patients, the pain decreases by 50-100% within the first 2 weeks-all without medication. In my office, I use a specialized table for pregnant patients. You can see a picture here. The middle of the table drops out to accommodate growing tummies. The back of the table goes up and down, which stretches the low back and helps relieve pressure on the nerves and joints. There is also a "drop piece" on the lower portion that pops up and down. This accelerates force, allowing a minimal amount of pressure to create enough force to move the joints without causing too much discomfort.
Chiropractic care is often overlooked or misunderstood where pregnancy pain is concerned. Doctors and the general population, who don't fully understand what we do, may be afraid that it is unsafe. They may assume that we will not treat pregnant patients. I work very hard to educate my patients, area doctors and the general public about chiropractic care and pregnancy. It is one of my favorite conditions to treat. Few things make you feel better than helping a woman to better enjoy her pregnancy.
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