The Connection Between Chiropractic Care and Pregnancy

Pregnant Women receiving Chiropractic Care

Pregnancy is a physically and emotionally demanding time for many women. As the baby grows, the body adjusts, hormones fluctuate and changes in posture occur. In addition to these physical changes, there are psychological and emotional changes that occur as well. Women may experience back pain due to ligament laxity, sciatica due to joint misalignment, and headaches due to muscle tightness. These changes are normal during pregnancy but can cause discomfort that affects daily activities.

Chiropractic care has been shown to be beneficial for many pregnant women by helping to address the physical changes associated with pregnancy as well as helping to reduce some of the discomfort experienced. Chiropractic adjustments help restore alignment and balance in the spine, improving blood flow and relieving back pain and headaches. In addition, chiropractic care may also be beneficial for reducing labor time by increasing pelvic mobility and balancing hormones associated with labor.

Chiropractic tables are modified to support a growing baby bump. The tables are equipped with pregnancy pillows and are adjustable. If you are interested in chiropractic therapy in South Beach or other parts of South Florida, here’s all you need to know about the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy and how you can get started with a chiropractor at USA Sports.

How Can Chiropractic Help Pregnancy?

Typically, chiropractic care consists of soft-tissue mobilization, trigger point therapy, adjustments of the spine and extremities, and therapeutic exercises. During pregnancy, chiropractic care can help to reduce pain and discomfort associated with postural changes due to a growing baby bump. It can also provide relief from neck and back pain due to extra weight being carried forward in the abdomen.

Chiropractic care therapies can also help to improve the function and alignment of your pelvic joints. This can help to enhance the body’s ability to adjust to the changing center of gravity as your baby grows and develops.

What Pregnancy Symptoms Can Be Reduced With Chiropractic Care?

There are many symptoms that women can experience during pregnancy, though these can vary significantly from one woman to the next and even from one pregnancy to the next. These symptoms may include pelvic pain, sciatica, headaches, and back pain. Regular chiropractic adjustments can help to reduce the severity of these symptoms by restoring proper alignment to the spine and musculoskeletal system.

Overall, chiropractic care during pregnancy can help reduce a variety of common symptoms, including:

  • Back pain or sciatica
  • Postural changes due to the growing baby bump
  • Neck pain and headaches
  • Pelvic discomfort
  • Carpal tunnel syndrome
  • Stress and anxiety

Additionally, chiropractic care can improve nerve function throughout the body, which may help reduce inflammation and other uncomfortable pregnancy symptoms.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help Delivery?

As well as helping to reduce the physical discomfort of pregnancy, chiropractic care can also help with delivery. By adjusting the spine and other joints to their proper alignment, a chiropractic adjustment can open up the pelvic area, which helps to reduce labor time and make it easier for the baby to move through the birth canal.

Chiropractic care can also help to reduce the risk of prolonged labor, cesarean section, and other complications associated with childbirth. Additionally, chiropractors will often use gentle massage and specific stretches to help prepare pregnant women for birth by improving their flexibility and reducing muscle tension.

Chiropractic Care and Hormones: A Healthy Connection

Chiropractic care is known to positively affect hormones, which can help the body better prepare for childbirth. Adjustments can help to stimulate the release of oxytocin and relaxin, two hormones essential for labor and delivery. Oxytocin helps with contractions during birth, while relaxing helps to soften the ligaments and muscles in the pelvic area, enabling easier delivery.

Moreover, chiropractic care may improve fertility by helping to regulate hormones associated with reproduction and balance the nervous system, which helps to promote the proper functioning of the reproductive organs.

When Is the Right Time for Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can be beneficial at any time, especially as the baby grows larger and puts more pressure on a woman’s spine and pelvis and even afterwards as the body readjusts. 

If you are in Miami, Florida and want to learn if and when chiropractic care is the right choice for you, contact a USA Sports Medicine location near you, such as our chiropractic clinic in South Beach or Miami Beach Anatomy. A specialized chiropractor will be able to provide you with information about the risks and benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy, and they will be able to create a customized care plan tailored to meet your needs.

About Dr. Orlando Capiro

About Dr. Orlando Capiro

A Miami native, Dr. Orlando Capiro received his Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon where he graduated cum laude. He specializes in sports rehabilitation and combines manual therapy with neuromuscular stabilization to effectively treat functional pathologies and enhance performance.

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About Dr. Orlando Capiro

About Dr. Orlando Capiro

A Miami native, Dr. Orlando Capiro received his Doctorate of Chiropractic (DC) from the University of Western States in Portland, Oregon where he graduated cum laude. He specializes in sports rehabilitation and combines manual therapy with neuromuscular stabilization to effectively treat functional pathologies and enhance performance.

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Dr. Orlando Capiro

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