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Pregnancy caused back pain can be effectively treated by chiropractic methods

Most people fail to see the connection between pregnancy and chiropractic at first. Chiropractic care for pregnancy involves four stages which can give patients an optimally functioning nervous system. This helps the mother as well as the child and goes a long way towards reducing pregnancy related back pain.

Pre-Conception

Many of our patients testified that after receiving chiropractic care, deliveries are shorter and more pleasant.

Chiropractic treatment before conception can promote an optimal uterine function and regulate the menstrual cycle. This helps the body to become balanced, strong and flexible enough for carrying the pregnancy comfortably.

Chiropractic during pregnancy

Through regular chiropractic care patients develop balance and flexibility of the uterine ligament. This makes it comfortable for the growing baby and allows it to assume an ideal birthing position.
 
Labour and Birth

Chiropractic care enables mothers to adapt to the birth process so that they do not need a lot of intervention. As the mother stays supple, moving through the birth canal becomes easy for the baby.

Post Birth

It is important that patients understand that a baby’s spine can be put under stress even in a natural birth. Should the baby suffer from subluxations, turning its head to any side can be uncomfortable. This usually results in breastfeeding problems.
Having a normally functioning nervous system, particularly when you are pregnant helps in creating a suitable environment so your baby can recognise his or her best potential.

Will these chiropractic adjustments harm my baby?

No, not in anyway. This is the most common concern amongst those who opt for chiropractic care as they feel their baby will receive adjustments like theirs. Adjusting techniques are modified to suit a unique spinal problem and each patient’s size. A baby’s spine does not have the muscle tightness that adults have. Due to this, the energy required for adjusting an infant’s spine is considerably less compared to what adults require.

Can adjustments make my spine very loose?

No. Adjustments are only made to spinal joints that have been locked up. This enables weak ligaments and muscles to mend and become stable.

Why should I undergo chiropractic treatment at a chiropractor in London if my pregnancy is normal?

Birth is a natural phenomenon. However, we have made changes in the process that has made it increasingly complex. Most hospitals treat birth as a disease as it is often accompanied with loud noises, a severe drop in temperature and other tactless issues. Administration of anaesthesia and drugs can affect the newborn significantly.

What if my medical doctor does not approve of chiropractic during pregnancy?

You should understand that getting a chiropractic opinion regarding the health problems affecting you child does not need anyone’s approval. The decision-making process is always easier with another health care expert’s opinion. Medical practitioners who are up-to-date with recent paediatric chiropractic research have begun to understand the importance of this drug-free, natural approach to better health.

What is the connection between my spine and my baby?

This is one of the most ideal times to get chiropractic care. Having a nervous system that functions optimally is always good, especially during pregnancy as it offers benefits for the mother and the baby. Adjustment methods are modified depending on the mother’s condition, size and weight. Many mothers need chiropractic care during this time of hormonal changes and weight gain. Most patients report easier and shorter births with chiropractic care.