Are you expecting your next child? A pregnancy chiropractor like Dr. Ben McIntosh at Mustang Chiropractic Acupuncture and Massage in Prosser, WA, can help you have an easier journey and give your baby a healthier start.
The Negative Effects of Pregnancy
Among the more exciting aspects of expecting a baby, your body is going through a great deal. It’s supporting extra weight, which puts pressure on your lower back, joints, and pelvic area. Your abdominal muscles begin to weaken. Your body releases a hormone called relaxin that causes the joints to loosen in order to make childbirth easier, but it can also cause instability.
The changes your body experiences often lead to pressure on the nerves, which can cause pain, increased nausea, and heartburn. Additionally, the changes to your musculoskeletal system leave little room for your baby to turn into the proper birth position.
How Prenatal Chiropractic Care Can Help
Restoring and maintaining balance and alignment in the musculoskeletal system is essential during pregnancy. A prenatal chiropractor can use gentle techniques to adjust your spine and joints, remove pressure from the nerves, relieve tension and other soft tissue injuries, and restore proper alignment to the pelvic area. These steps can provide many benefits for both the mom and the baby, including but not limited to the following.
- Reduction or elimination of pain in the back
- Relief from tension
- Improved nerve function, which can eliminate nausea and improve the health of vital organs
- Create the necessary space for the baby to turn, leading to a smoother delivery with a lower likelihood of needing a C-section and reduced delivery time
- Improved quality of sleep
- Increased energy and boosted mood
- Reduction in stress
Moms who receive prenatal chiropractic care tend to recover from childbirth more quickly, as well. And with an easier journey through the birth canal, babies are less likely to suffer from spinal misalignment or other injuries.
Experience the benefits of working with a pregnancy chiropractor by visiting Dr. McIntosh at Mustang Chiropractic Acupuncture and Massage in Prosser, WA. Call (509) 786-3637 to schedule an appointment today.
