Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
Having a child is one of the most exciting times in a woman’s life. There is endless preparation and planning involved in order to guarantee the world is ready for the little one’s entrance. The discomfort and difficulty that the expecting mother has to go through can sometimes overshadow these excitements. With the help of specific techniques and procedures, a chiropractic doctor can help to alleviate some of the discomfort a woman may go through during this life-altering period. Vert Chiropractic has a plan to help the mother transition from normal life into pregnancy, then delivery, and finally into post pregnancy. Read ahead to find out if prenatal/postnatal chiropractic is right for you.
The Problems Women can face During and after Pregnancy
The problems a woman might face while pregnant are numerous. She can expect some combination of nausea, heartburn, headaches, cramping (esp in the legs!!), diarrhea, constipation, muscle aches, bone pain, bleeding gums, swelling, the list goes on. During delivery, one may have pain, nausea, exhaustion and pure bliss!! Post delivery, things do not let up. There are cramps, bleeding, hemorrhoids, joint aches, exhaustion, muscle pain in the shoulders and upper back. The hospital is only designed to help so much. A chiropractor is able to comanage these issues by providing relief to symptoms the hospital often overlooks.
Why Should Pregnant Women Go to the Chiropractor?
The most popular reasons for a woman to seek chiropractic care during pregnancy are:
Receiving the Webster technique
Correction of misalignments throughout the spine
Relief of muscle tension
Assistance with stretching
Light massage of muscles throughout the body
Vert Chiropractic’s Prenatal Program
We have designed a program to help women adapt to many of the problems attributed to being pregnant. We will work with you to ease the stresses placed on the body. First, we will administer a specialized adjustment called the Webster Technique. This technique helps to correctly align the pelvic bowl which allows the descension of the baby to occur with ease. Next, we will clear the spine of any misalignments found. Correction of misalignments will take pressure off the nerves and in doing so, the adequate amount of nerve signals are able to reach their intended designation and the relief of symptoms occurs. We will also stretch key muscles of the upper and lower body. We do this in order to loosen and strengthen the hip flexors and extensors, target the hamstrings, and the abductors and adductors of the inner thigh. These stretches help to target the muscles that strengthen the pelvis during the delivery process. We also target the chest and neck muscles, helping to maintain correct posture. After stretching is complete, using light lymphatic massage we work to decrease swelling, beginning with the feet, and bring any accumulated fluids to the core of the body. Bringing these fluids to the core allows for them to drain properly and reduces further swelling. We finish with light massage and vibration therapy to the upper body that relaxes the muscles that are being strained throughout the day.
Vert Chiropractic’s Post Natal program
The changes a woman's body goes through, during pregnancy, takes a toll. Her body doesn't always return back to the way it was just because the baby has entered the world. The medical team has guided mom to this point, but postpartum care is limited. Your doctor may prescribe pain medication, they may tell you to go home and rest however, this advice tends to be the extent of postnatal care until you have a 6 week checkup. There is a more advanced protocol in treating a sprained ankle than receiving postpartum relief. Vert chiropractic wants to change this glitch. We have developed a program that continues to treat mom after the baby is born. We focus on the mothers rehab by strengthening and stretching the core and postural muscles. We relieve mom of misalignments. We focus on posture analysis/ correction. We continue with lymphatic drainage by applying light massage work. Vert doctors are some of the most knowledgeable postpartum minds in the country. We guide you through this new process and answer any questions that you may have. We get you feeling the way you did before your body went through those 9 months of change. We also treat the newborn. Removing their misalignments will help the baby sleep, breath, poop, smile, and adapt to all the new experiences they will face in life. Your child will prosper the way you hoped and imagined. Their growth will give you a sense of ease, and you will know that they are in the right hands.
Vert Chiropractic is dedicated to helping if you are struggling with any of the issues listed above. Our goal is centered towards easing the birthing process. Vert Chiro will consult with your OBGYN, Dullah, Midwife, etc. to ensure you are receiving top notch care. By working alongside your medical team we can achieve the best results possible. If you believe our services may be of use to you, or you just have questions and concerns, please give us a call. If the father has any questions, we are here for him, as well. Due to both professional and personal experiences, our staff is well equipped to guide you mentally and physically through this beautiful period in your life.
Give us a call at 864.251.5725 to book a consultation. We will guide you on the road to a less stressful birthing process and allow you to focus on being the best parent you can be.