Pregnancy places great demands on a woman’s body. Initially, discomfort is felt in the upper thoracic spine due to the spreading of the rib cage. As the pregnancy progresses, back pain may increase with the size of the abdomen. The natural increase in estrogen relaxes joint capsules, which allows for more flexibility within the joints, especially the pelvis.
As your baby grows, and weight increases, the pelvis widens in preparation for childbirth, and the muscles of the buttock tighten. This pressure can causing buttock and leg pain.
Eventually the lumbar spine settles into a an exaggerated C-curve which can cause further low back pain. To accommodate for this, mothers flatten the low back, putting the pelvis into a flexed position. This is an unstable position for the body, which predisposes the mother to further spinal discomfort.
HOW DO WE TREAT THIS DISCOMFORT?
Initial visits include a detailed medical history, physical examination, neurologic examination and orthopedic assessment lasting about an hour. A personalized treatment plan is designed. Our first priority is to get you out of pain quickly. We accomplish this by first allowing the mother to lie on her stomach in a relaxed position on our specially designed table. Improved function of the joints helps to decrease irritation and assists the body with the changes accompanying your pregnancy.
Typically relief is felt after the first treatment and most pain is relieved in 4 to 5 treatments
The doctors of Coastal Chiropractic and Family Wellness Centre pride themselves on providing the best care possible. At the Coastal Chiropractic & Family Wellness Centre, the patient always comes first.
