A woman's body goes through a countless number of changes while pregnant; not only hormonally, but also posturally and bio-mechanically, to prepare to carry and nourish her baby. As a result, lower back pain is almost imminent during pregnancy. Hormonal changes cause ligaments to become looser and cause the joints to become less stable. Dr. Michael Dorn of Baltimore Back and Pain Center states that "chiropractic care will offer a non-invasive, safe form of care to help alleviate this pain and make having a baby easier on mom."
Diversified chiropractic adjustments are safe for mom and baby throughout the duration of her pregnancy. So that pregnant women can lie in the prone (face down) position while being adjusted, special tables and pillows are used. Chiropractors use gentle, soft tissue techniques to help relax the tight ligaments and eliminate or reduce pain. Chiropractic adjustments help put motion into joints that are not moving as well as they should be; the same goes for the joint in the front of the pelvis, which is placed under an enormous amount of stress throughout the pregnancy.
Chiropractic care offers a variety of safe forms for pain relief without the use of invasive procedures or worse, prescription drugs. Dr. Dorn pointed out, "I'm often asked how frequently a pregnant woman should seek chiropractic treatment. I tell them that chiropractic appointments should be scheduled about as often as their OB/GYN appointments. And of course, more frequently if necessary."
If you are pregnant, or plan to be soon, and want to learn more about how chiropractic care can benefit you, please call our chiropractic office at 410-662-4476 at Baltimore Back and Pain Center and schedule a free evaluation with Dr. Dorn.
