Pregnancy

Mothers-to-be frequently suffer from pregnancy related pain, linked to the joints, ligaments and muscles of their changing body. Our experienced pregnancy Chiropractor, Karen, frequently treats women both prenatally and postnatally.

Treatment can help mothers feel more comfortable and assists in coping with the physical stresses of an ever changing body. These changes can result in the development of neuromuscular problems which respond well to gentle, safe, non-invasive pregnancy Chiropractic care.

Common complaints experienced during pregnancy

  • Pubic symphysis syndrome

  • Coccyx pain

  • Lower back pain

  • Buttock pain

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

  • Leg Pain

Pregnancy has the following effects on the body:-

  • Release of the hormone relaxin causes muscle and ligament relaxation, which can result in joints stiffening.

  • Increased weight causes:-

    • Demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles and ligaments
    • Increased lumbar and thoracic spinal curves further increase the above
    • Increased joint stress encouraging vertebral and sacroiliac joint restriction

  • Change in weight distribution

    • Increases demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles
    • Increases stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments
    • Increase in lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which further increase the above
    • Increased joint stress and thus occurrence of vertebral and sacroiliac joint misalignments

These changes primarily affect pelvic and spinal ligaments, muscles, joints and other supportive soft tissues. These changes cause sprain/strains of pelvic and spinal structures, as well as alteration of the normal spinal curvatures and spinal biomechanics. The result is an increased stress on the body which can lead to pain and discomfort.

Karen Habershon our Cranbrook Chiropractor has experience treating women during pregnancy and postpartum. Receiving Chiropractic treatment during pregnancy can help reduce, and or manage your pregnancy pain, helping you achieve a more comfortable pregnancy.

Our experienced pregnancy chiropractor will use appropriate gentle treatment techniques. Call KH Chiropractic Cranbrook / Rockbeare / Whimple / Broadclyst for more information 01392 984959 or email info@khchiropractic.com