One of the best ways women can decrease the unpleasant symptoms associated with pregnancy, such as nausea, back pain, and out of control hormones, is with the help of a chiropractic health care provider. At North Pole Chiropractic in Alaska, Dr. Harrison works with people at all points in their life—including women in the throes of pregnancy. He provides techniques that help relieve pain and stress attributed to the life growing inside of them to make each woman’s pregnancy a more comfortable experience.

If you are new to chiropractic health, here are a few ways it can ease pregnancy symptoms and result in a smoother birth:

• Corrects Pelvic Imbalances: Due to the spine being pushed to one side of the body, women will often develop a misaligned pelvis. This can cause one of their legs to appear shorter than the other and cause them to put more weight on one side of their body, resulting in unnecessary stress on the joints. A misaligned pelvis can restrict the amount of room a baby has to pass through the birth canal and put stress on the uterus. This can result in an incredibly painful birth and create problems for the baby as it moves into the birthing position. Chiropractic care throughout the pregnancy establishes pelvic balance and ensures the baby has plenty of room as it develops.
• Improves Posture: Back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. It is often caused by the extra weight in the front of the body creating an increased curve in the spine, which puts pressure on nearby muscles and nerves. Chiropractic adjustments and pregnancy safe exercises will help to restore the mother’s posture and prevent chronic pain issues that could arise after pregnancy due to nerve damage or other spinal issues.
• Reduces Labor Time & Delivery: The main goal of chiropractic health is to ensure the nervous system is working as it should. When the nervous system is operating correctly, the rest of the body follows suit. Adjustments throughout the pregnancy help to make a woman’s pregnant body work more efficiently, and many women who have received chiropractic care have reported shorter labor and delivery times.

To learn more about how chiropractic healthcare can improve pregnancy, contact North Pole Chiropractic today by calling (907) 488-1885. You can learn more about this family care practice and the chiropractic services they offer by visiting them online or on Facebook.