Chiropractic for Pregnancy in Wilsonville OR?

You might wonder whether it’s safe to engage in chiropractic care during your pregnancy. The simple answer is, yes! In fact, you are at higher risk of injury during your drive to the grocery store than you are during treatment. Numerous studies confirm chiropractic is not just safe, but beneficial to pregnant women.

The physical stress of pregnancy can lead to a great deal of discomfort. It's common for women to visit a chiropractic office in Wilsonville OR regularly for low back pain, as well as other related issues, such as sciatica, leg cramps and constipation. This can lead to difficulty performing daily tasks as well as difficulties in labor.

Chiropractic care for pregnancy can be an outstanding source of relief for back pain. Many women also comment that the birthing process was easier after having undergone chiropractic adjustments. The following article takes a more in-depth look at the discomfort caused by pregnancy and explains exactly how chiropractic adjustments can help.

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Prenatal Chiropractic in Wilsonville OR

During pregnancy, a woman’s body is undergoing a number of different changes to accommodate the growing baby. As the baby grows, a mother’s center of gravity shifts to the front of her pelvis, resulting in added stress and discomfort in the lower back and the various joints of the pelvis. At the peak of pregnancy, resulting from the associated weight gain, the curve in the lower back (lordotic curve) can increase to the point of causing a serious impact on the vertebral joints, the sacrum, and the hip joints.

The nerves that travel to all other parts of the body have their origin in the spine. When the spine is compressed, these nerves can become irritated causing the pain to radiate to other areas of the body. Sciatica is a condition commonly stimulated by pregnancy, involving pain that radiates from the lower back all the way down the legs.

If a previous issue exists with the alignment of the spine, and there has been a history of lower back problems, pregnancy will often aggravate the condition. Pregnancy can cause the spine to become misaligned to the point that it does not simply go back into place once the pregnancy is complete. This can make the tasks that become necessary once the child is born, such as carrying a baby on your front or back, breastfeeding, and bending over to lift and pick things up, painfully difficult.

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Providing Benefits For Mom And Baby

We like to joke with our expectant mothers that they’re receiving a “2-for-1 special” when they receive chiropractic care during pregnancy. But it’s no joke that both you and your baby benefit greatly from the care you receive. Your nervous system controls every function of your body. During pregnancy, it’s working for your baby as well. All of the changes taking place in your body have to be coordinated with expert precision to ensure the healthy development of your child.

One of the most important times for a woman to receive chiropractic care is during pregnancy!

You might wonder whether it’s safe to engage in chiropractic care during your pregnancy. The simple answer is, yes! In fact, numerous studies have confirmed chiropractic care is not only safe, but also beneficial for several reasons.

Here are some of the most common benefits:

• Decreased pain in labor
• Reduced time in labor
• Greater emotional stability
• Improved sleep
• Less intervention during the birthing process
• Turning breech or transverse babies
• Reduced nausea or morning sickness
• Diminished pain and swelling
• Enhanced overall sense of well-being

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Your First Visit As An Expectant Mother:

If you are pregnant, you will not have X-rays taken. Instead, we will conduct a full history and a thorough exam, including the use of a thermogenic nerve scan. You will be adjusted on your first visit unless your Doctor has any other concerns.
Are you looking for wellness care? Too many people these days are convinced that they are sick solely because they exhibit symptoms. However, in many cases, you can be sick without any symptoms at all. Thankfully, it is becoming the norm to seek out healthcare even when you are in full health. This is a smart approach for people wishing to live a long and healthy life. Chiropractic care at Modern Movement Medicine has demonstrated success on many levels in offering effective wellness care.

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Wellness Care

Most parents have had to pick up their children at school, or skip a day of work themselves due to symptoms that appear to be a sign of illness. Many studies have proven that these symptoms are the result of our day to day operations and lifestyles. These habits are capable of creating very serious diseases that can go undetected until there is a big “flare-up” without any notice.

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Your Body's Reaction

Your body not only feels the wrath of your bad habits, but is also affected by your good habits. Most people understand that if you eat an improperly cooked meal that there is a strong chance you will feel sick later. In most cases, people are able to distinguish between properly cooked and poorly cooked meals. Feeling great all the time is not only a side-effect of eating healthy and having good habits, but it’s the cause.

If you are curious about how chiropractic can help you with your pregnancy, call our team at Modern Movement Medicine today. We are here to help.