There are a number of different aches and pains that can pop up with pregnancy. It seems like every weird thing that happens is “totally normal” according to your OBGYN. One common symptom of pregnancy is pelvic pain. There is a lot changing down there all throughout your pregnancy. This can start incredibly early as well; we are talking about as early as 12 weeks. This is so common that up to 33% of pregnant women will experience pelvic pain during their pregnancy at one point or another. Revelation Chiropractic is here to talk about how chiropractic adjustments can be some of the best and safest treatment options for pregnant women with pelvic pain.
Types of Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
When it comes to pelvic pain in pregnant women, there are a couple of different types that they commonly experience.
– Pelvic Girdle Pain: This is the most common type of pelvic pain in pregnant women. Most of the time, it happens because of stiffness that is found in the joints. The pain often presents in the lower back, pubic symphysis, and general pelvic dysfunction.
– Symphysis Pelvic Dysfunction: This is pain in the front of the pelvis and can be extremely uncomfortable. This is the type of pain that usually starts earlier, around the 12 week mark.
How Chiropractic Care Helps Alleviate Pelvic Pain
Many pregnant women are looking for safe and holistic approaches to their care during pregnancy. Working with a chiropractor for your pelvic pain is the best and safest way to treat this discomfort. Promoting spinal alignment with spinal adjustments can help to alleviate the pain almost immediately, but it will also work to provide long term relief as well. Chiropractors use several different techniques to treat pelvic pain in pregnant women. Spinal adjustments and manipulation is one of the leading techniques. Some of the specific areas that they will focus on include:
– Pubic symphysis
– Sacroiliac joint
– Lumbar spine
– Thoracic spine
Chiropractic Care Helps with Overall Comfort During Pregnancy
There is no way around it, pregnancy can be incredibly uncomfortable. Pregnant women everywhere are looking for ways to be comfortable. Chiropractic care can help with discomfort in pregnant women. Not only that, but chiropractic care can also help get that baby in the proper position for birth as well. It is important that there is proper fetal positioning for a smooth birth process. Chiropractic care can help achieve this so that on birth day, the baby is able to move into the optimal position for a smooth birth.
Chiropractic Care & Therapy in Fort Collins, CO (Just Minutes from Loveland, Berthoud, Johnstown, Windsor and Wellington, Colorado)
If you are a pregnant woman that is dealing with overall discomfort or even discomfort in any specific part of your body, you can turn to Revelation Chiropractic to help you find the relief that you’re looking for. We want you to be as comfortable as possible. Call us today!
