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Pregnancy And Chiropractic
Pregnancy is a very nice and exciting, which is full of both physical and physiological changes. A consequence of these changes, such as weight gain and hormonal changes, among others, many women suffer from back pain at some point during pregnancy. Back pain is because as the baby grows in size and weight, is affecting the 3 natural curvatures of the spine.
As a result we will see a change in position, since the body’s center of gravity is altered as it will bear most of the weight to the front. Due to this change, the abdominal muscles are stretched, the natural curvature of the body are altered and this puts pressure on the joints of the spine and the nerves causing pain. Hormonal changes also affect the ligaments of the hips, dropping to facilitate the birth process. Because of this, we adopted a new stance. We tend to offset the weight of the belly echándonos backwards, putting pressure and extending the lower back.
Chiropractic is a natural and healthy alternative to treat back pain before, during and after pregnancy. Your spine is composed of 24 vertebrae, the sacrum, the coccyx, discs 23 and 31 pairs of nerves emerging from between the vertebrae and branch to different parts of the body. Vertebrae are the bones that form its backbone and between each of these are the discs. These are composed of a gelatinous substance in the center and a fiber cancel out. The disks are used to absorb shock, reduce friction between the vertebrae and to allow for movement in the spine.
All these structural and hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can cause the vertebrae desalinien, this is known as a “subluxation.” The sciatic nerve, the longest nerve in the body, which goes from the lower back and down the legs, is the most commonly affected, causing symptoms in the lower back as in the legs. Besides affecting the nervous system, subluxations can affect the musculo-skeletal system, causing muscle tension, knots, restricted movement and weakness in muscles, among others.
Unlike conventional medicine, chiropractic seeks to identify and treat the root of the problem instead of symptoms, to treat the condition. Chiropractic treatment consists primarily of an “adjustment” or “manipulation” backbone. The purpose is to accommodate the vertebrae that are misaligned so as to eliminate the cause of pain.
There are different methods of vertebral manipulation and these may vary according to how advanced the pregnancy is. The treatment is safe for both you and the baby and can be carried out until birth. Your chiropractor may also suggest other treatments to improve posture and eliminate back pain, such as ice, heat, massage or stretching exercises among others. In addition to chiropractic treatment, maintaining a good posture, exercise regularly and maintain a proper diet can help you live a healthier life. Remember though that does not suffer from back pain at the moment, chiropractic is the best alternative to prevent back pain during and after pregnancy.
Tips for maintaining good posture:
- Keep your head and shoulders over your hips centralized – and keep your spine right.
- When you lift something by not bending the waist, hips and bend your knees and get up with his legs.
- When you achieve something turn the whole body, not just the head and neck
- When you sit keep your knees at hips and keep the back straight.
- Sleep on your side with your knees slightly bent. Use a pillow in the neck, one between the knees and below the abdomen to relieve pressure on his spine.