Chiropractor Santa Barbara

Your Chiropractor Santa Barbara knows that you have questions about getting chiropractic adjustments during your pregnancy That’s why it is important for you to know that it is a great idea to get your spine checked while you are pregnant and to get adjusted, too.

You’ve probably noticed that your body is going through quite a lot of changes, and these changes will continue as the pregnancy progresses. One change that goes basically unnoticed is your body’s increased production of the hormone elastin. This hormone is designed to relax the tendons in the pelvis. This relaxation allows the pelvis more flexibility during the birthing process to make delivering the baby easier.

This process, despite the fact that it functions superbly in assisting the mother during labor, can produce much discomfort in the months leading up to the birth. The elastin is being released in larger amounts as the months go on, which allows the pelvis to become increasingly more unstable. Add to that the gradual increase in the size of the baby and uterus, and you have the recipe for severe low back pain. As a chiropractor I see many pregnant women in my practice for a variety of symptoms, but generally it is for their low back pain.

One side benefit of having your spine and pelvis checked by a chiropractor regularly during your pregnancy is that it has been shown to actually decrease labor time. Why do chiropractic adjustments help? Simply put, if the pelvis is where it needs to be, the muscles contracting during the labor process are more efficient because they don’t have to fight past misaligned joints.

Not only can chiropractic adjustments help you with your low back pain and other associated symptoms, such as heartburn, nausea, swelling, etc., but it is actually good for both you and your baby. And, if needed, certain trained chiropractors can help mothers who have a breached baby. This is done by using the Webster Technique, a low force manipulation of the uterus that helps to get the baby into the appropriate position for birth. A simple Google search on the Webster Technique can give you much more information.

In summation, not only is chiropractic safe for pregnant women and their baby, it is also very beneficial in helping with the symptoms associated with pregnancy. To any pregnant women reading this, please go to see your Santa Barbara Chiropractor. Chiropractic care can make you quite a bit more comfortable in the months of your pregnancy, and it can even make the labor process easier.

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