Pregnancy Related Back Pain in Mooresville, NC
Back pain during pregnancy is common enough that many women are told to expect it and manage it. Most of the time they are managing it with little more than rest and occasional Tylenol. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe, effective, and considerably more useful than either of those options for the kind of back and pelvic pain that comes with carrying a growing baby.
The source of the pain
The low back and pelvis go through significant mechanical change during pregnancy. The growing uterus shifts the center of gravity forward, which increases the lumbar curve and puts more load on the joints of the low back and sacroiliac region. Relaxin, the hormone that loosens ligaments to prepare the pelvis for delivery, also loosens the ligaments that stabilize the SI joint and the pubic symphysis, which can produce instability and pain that is very specific to those areas. Round ligament pain, sciatic nerve irritation, and rib pain as the ribcage expands round out the picture.
Treatment
Chiropractic care. We use modified techniques specifically adapted for pregnancy, including the Webster technique, which addresses the sacrum and pelvis to optimize pelvic alignment and reduce intrauterine constraint. Treatment is done with the patient on her side or with specially designed pregnancy pillows so no pressure is placed on the abdomen at any stage. Chiropractic during pregnancy is safe at all trimesters and is actively beneficial both for the mother's comfort and for optimal fetal positioning in the third trimester.
Acupuncture. Acupuncture during pregnancy is safe when performed by a trained practitioner who understands which points to avoid. It addresses low back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, and the associated muscle tension effectively and without medication. It also helps with nausea in the first trimester, sleep, and anxiety. We offer a significant discount when you combine services.
Common questions
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Yes. There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care during an uncomplicated pregnancy. We use modified techniques and positioning that are specifically designed for pregnancy at every stage.
What is the Webster technique?
It is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment of the sacrum and surrounding structures designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and optimize alignment. It is commonly used in the third trimester to support optimal fetal positioning but is beneficial throughout pregnancy.
Can acupuncture help with morning sickness?
Yes. The P6 point, on the inside of the wrist, has strong evidence for reducing nausea, and it is one of the most commonly used points in pregnancy acupuncture. Treatment for nausea in the first trimester is safe and often significantly effective.
Related conditions: Low back pain | Sciatica
Serving Mooresville and the Lake Norman area, including Davidson, Cornelius, Huntersville, Troutman, and Statesville.
Services involved in this care plan
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