Pregnancy is a profound journey that brings about immense joy along with significant physical changes for a woman. At The Myéline Clinic, we understand that these changes can sometimes lead to discomfort and pain.
Our specialized chiropractic care is designed to support expectant mothers by addressing these discomforts, promoting wellness throughout your pregnancy. From headaches to lower back pain, sciatica, pubic symphysis dysfunction and pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain (PPGP) and everything inbetween, we've got you covered.
Musculoskeletal pain and discomfort is common and the statistics of musculoskeletal pain in pregnancy in Australia are overwhelming. A study carried out in 2018 reported that the most frequent complaints included: low back pain, back pain, hand and wrsit pain, and hip pain. In fact, the study reported that low back pain affects up to 70.7% of pregnant women.
Common Pain and Biomechanical Changes During Pregnancy
As your body prepares to nurture and deliver a child, it undergoes several biomechanical changes assocaited with a growing bump:
Increased Low Back Curve: As the belly grows, your spinal curvature increases, which can lead to lower back pain and affect the way you walk and weightbear.
Pelvic Changes: The pelvis tilts and widens to prepare for childbirth, a shift that can cause pelvic pain, pubic symphysis pain and can also affect your balance.
Softening of Ligaments: Hormonal changes cause ligaments to soften and joints to become more flexible, which can lead to joint instability and discomfort.
Postural Adjustments: The added weight often leads women to adjust their posture unconsciously, which can result in hunched upper back and shoulders, forward head carriage, neck pain and sometimes postural related headaches.
These changes, while natural, can cause discomfort and affect your daily activities, making pregnancy changes feel harder than they need to be.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Chiropractic care at The Myéline Clinic offers a gentle, non-invasive approach to managing pregnancy-related discomforts.
Here’s how we can help:
Pain Relief: Through gentle spinal adjustments, chiropractic care helps to realign the spine and reduce pressure on the nervous system, alleviating back, neck, and joint pain.
Improved Posture: Chiropractors at The Myéline Clinic provide tailored exercises and stretches that strengthen muscles and improve posture, helping to adjust to the body’s changing center of gravity.
Pelvic Balance: Proper pelvic alignment is crucial for reducing the risk of intrauterine constraint and aiding in a smoother delivery. Chiropractic adjustments ensure the pelvis and uterus is positioned optimally.
Overall Wellness: Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining the mother’s spine and nervous system, which is vital for the overall health of mother while growing baby.
"... Low back pain affects up to 70.7% of pregnant women."
What Expectant Mothers Can Expect at The Myéline Clinic
At The Myéline Clinic, expectant mothers can look forward to:
A thorough assessment of their spinal alignment and posture.
A personalized treatment plan that addresses specific discomforts and health goals.
Safe and gentle adjustments tailored to each stage of pregnancy.
Guidance on nutrition to support a healthy pregnancy.
Prescribed exercises and stretches that support your body during pregnancy and ease pain or discomfort.
Navigating through the physical changes during pregnancy doesn’t have to be painful or uncomfortable. With the help of our skilled chiropractors at The Myéline Clinic, you can enjoy this special time with less pain and more comfort. Our team is dedicated to supporting you in achieving a healthy, pain-free pregnancy through expert chiropractic care.
Contact us today to learn more about how chiropractic care at The Myéline Clinic can assist you during your pregnancy journey, or book in online here.
References:
Kesikburun S, Güzelküçük Ü, Fidan U, Demir Y, Ergün A, Tan AK. Musculoskeletal pain and symptoms in pregnancy: a descriptive study. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis. 2018 Nov 19;10(12):229-234. doi: 10.1177/1759720X18812449. PMID: 30515249; PMCID: PMC6262502.
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