Chiropractic for Back Pain During Pregnancy
Years of experience shows that chiropractic for back pain during pregnancy is safe and acceptable. This are non-invasive therapy for a woman to deal with this specific health challenge. A woman’s center of gravity almost immediately begins to move forward to the front of her pelvis during pregnancy. Her sacrum and pelvis area has enough capacity to enable her to carry a baby. The added weight from the baby increases the stress on her muscles, ligaments and joints. As the baby grows in size, the curvature of her upper and lower back increases and puts stress on the spinal discs.
“I had no problems with my first pregnancy; however, the second one caused me to have a lot of lower back pain. Pain in pregnancy is no fun, but I was referred to Dr. Dow and he convinced be that chiropractic for pregnancy pain was the answer… he was right.
– Juliette B. – Huntinton Station, NY
Pregnancy and Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain during pregnancy can disrupt your daily routine or interfere with a good night of sleep. The good news is there are steps you can take to manage the back pain that you experience. We recommend that you should follow these steps:
- Practice good posture
- Wear non-restrictive clothing
- Lift with your legs and sleep on your side (preferable with a pillow between your knees).
Sometimes this is not enough and you need some help. This is where chiropractic during pregnancy becomes a good option.
Since chiropractors do not use more force on the spine than is necessary, it is completely safe. Yes, a woman to see a chiropractor while she is pregnant. During pregnancy, women’s ligaments soften as they prepare to give birth. This makes it much easier for a chiropractor to perform spinal adjustments to her spine and will help the pain. There are also specific non-force techniques for pregnant women.
Abdominal Pain During Pregnancy
A woman often experiences abdominal pain during pregnancy. There are many reasons why this occurs, with many of them completely normal during pregnancy. Yet, at times the abdominal pain radiates from the spine being out of alignment and this is where a chiropractor can help. We provide specific exercises combined with gentle adjustments to ease the woman’s abdominal pain.
Do I need a lawyer before I am able to receive treatment?
No. We welcome all patients and can be seen with or without having a lawyer. If you are having difficulty filling out the paperwork, our staff can help expain the process and provide the correct forms.
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How Do I Cancel my Appointment?
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Am I able to be seen without having my claim number yet?
Yes. If you were involved in a work related accident or perhaps a car accident our staff is willing to accommodate you today.
Pain in Pregnancy – Patient Info Statement
All information provided in the Suffolk Physical Therapy & Chiropractic Website (SPT&C) (the “Site”) regarding back pain during pregnancy is for information purposes only and does not constitute a legal contract or other covenant or agreement of any kind between SPT&C and any person or entity unless otherwise expressly specified. The references to pregnancy pain treatment are intended to provide useful insight to potential patients. We take pride in delivering professional physical therapy and chiropractic services for pregnancy pain. Our staff provides the highest level of physical therapy treatment for car accident injury and workplace accidents. Our offices are in Melville and Islandia, NY.