For many pregnant women, aches and pains in the lower back and hips are part of the experience. In fact, approximately 50 percent of pregnant women will experience back pain at some point before they deliver. Luckily, relief may be just a chiropractor visit away. Here’s what you should know about the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy.

 

Is seeing a chiropractor safe during pregnancy?

 

Chiropractic care is the health maintenance of the spinal column and the adjustment of misaligned joints. It doesn’t involve drugs or surgery. Instead, it’s a kind of physical therapy to reduce spinal nerve stress and promote health throughout the body. More than 1 million chiropractic adjustments are given every day, all over the world. Complications are rare.

 

During pregnancy, chiropractic care is believed to be safe. But there are certain circumstances where chiropractic care may not be a good idea.

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Always get your doctor’s approval before seeing a chiropractor during pregnancy. Chiropractic care isn’t typically recommended if you’re experiencing the following:

 

vaginal bleeding

placenta previa or placenta abruption

ectopic pregnancy

moderate to severe toxemia

 

Dr. Kristen Lindsey uses a combination of techniques to correct subluxation with minimal force. To adjust pregnant women, chiropractors use adjusting tables to accommodate their growing bellies. as well as techniques that won’t put pressure on the abdomen. Dr. Lindsey can also show you effective stretches for relieving tension and easing discomfort.

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If you would like to learn more about pregnancy chiropractic, please contact S & K Onsite Chiropractic. Our chiropractic doctors are more than happy to educate you on pregnancy chiropractic, or any other type of chiropractic treatment. Please contact us S & K Onsite Chiropractic with your chiropractic questions; we look forward to hearing from you and helping you feel better with the right chiropractic therapy.