Being pregnant may seem like something you think is going to be fun and challenging, but instead rocks your world in ways you never anticipated. You might appreciate the beauty of this messy growing experience from the deepest part of your being despite all of the odd physical changes and lack of sleep, but you might also feel less than enthusiastic about your current physical reality.
Pregnant women may experience more physical complaints than usual: low back pain, numbness and tingling, sciatica, hip pain, headaches, pubic symphysis disorder, round ligament tension, extreme fatigue, and the list goes on.
As your center of gravity shifts forward and the natural curves of the spine become more exaggerated, or strained, you may experience some discomfort. This pain can range from mild to excruciating when it impairs the ability to move, or function.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy and early parenthood provides a safe and effective form of relief from the physical stressors you are experiencing on a daily basis. It is also important to keep the hips and pelvis aligned for an optimal delivery and shorter labor time. The cumulative effect of physical, chemical, and emotional stressors can cause symptoms lasting beyond pregnancy that should be addressed at some point even when pain is not present.
Gentle techniques exist to help with these musculoskeletal changes and help restore proper alignment, as well as reduce pain and inflammation. It is safe, effective and easy to find relief after a single visit.
The Webster protocol is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/SI joint dysfunction. In so doing neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved. Dr Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association developed this adjustment as a safe means to restore proper pelvic balance and function.
It was developed to restore normal physiological function of the mother and improve her comfort throughout pregnancy in preparation for a safer, easier birth. He reported that in women who presented with a breech baby, the results of the adjustment appeared to normalize pelvic neuro-biomechanics and facilitate optimal fetal positioning. As he taught other doctors of chiropractic this adjustment, they too reported positive changes in baby positioning. If you have additional questions about chiropractic care during pregnancy, please feel free to consult Dr. Cori Seyhoon directly.
