Pregnancy is a beautiful stage for women. But sometimes it might not be so pretty. While many expectant mothers walk around with a pregnancy glow, others can experience quite a bit of discomfort in different areas of their body prior to birth.
Lower back and sciatic nerve pain are one of the chief complaints among pregnant women. This is the result of the changes that mom’s body is going through. Shoulders become more rounded, the curvatures of the spine start shifting, and the center of gravity changes as well. Additionally, the weight and position of the baby can cause irritation to the area. Lower back and sciatica pain often do not appear until the second or third trimester, but it can be very uncomfortable and even prevent activity for some expectant moms.
Common symptoms that expectant mothers could experience are: lower back muscle tightness and joint stiffness, muscle spasms, radiating pain down to hips or leg (usually stops at the knee), pubic symphysis pressure or discomfort, pain described as sharp, throbbing, achy and/or dull across the back or hip area.
Obtaining chiropractic care for lower back pain and sciatica during pregnancy can help alleviate mom’s symptoms and prepare their body for childbirth. A balanced pelvis and ideal core function, will not only help with the mother’s pain relief and comfort, it will also provide babies a better chance of moving into position for labor and birth, lowering the chances to move into a breech or posterior position.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is very safe. The techniques that are used, like Webster Technique, are gentle. Furthermore, chiropractors that specialize in prenatal care can additionally teach effective stretches and exercises that are safe to use throughout the entire pregnancy.
If you or someone you know are experiencing these symptoms, give us a call at (216) 952-3830 or visit our website www.clechiropractic.com for more information.
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Dr. Shirley