Pregnancy causes physiological changes in the body, including postural changes and stresses on the joints and spine. Every woman’s body is different, and a chiropractor can help with the unique pain and discomfort that may arise during pregnancy. Walch Chiropractic Center PC, serving clients in Leeds, Birmingham, and the surrounding areas of Alabama, offers the following reasons why seeing a chiropractor will help you have a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy.

Here’s Why You Should See a Chiropractor When You Are Pregnant

1. Back Pain

For many pregnant women, lower back pain is a constant complaint. As the abdomen grows larger, the curve of the lower back becomes more pronounced, often pulling vertebrae out of alignment. Because of this, pain may result. A chiropractor can adjust misaligned vertebrae and help rebalance the body as it changes over the course of the pregnancy. 

2. Pelvic Misalignment

As your baby grows, your pelvis has to adjust to the extra weight and accommodate the baby. However, sometimes the pelvis can become misaligned. This may cause pain or restrict your baby’s ability to grow properly or move into the correct position for birth. A chiropractor can detect and adjust the position of the pelvis safely. The Webster Technique — a chiropractic process developed by Dr. Larry Webster to balance the pelvis — is used to effectively shift up to 82% of breech babies to the optimal vertex position for delivery.

3. Numbness or Joint Pain

When vertebrae become misaligned, they can press on the sciatic or other nerves, which can cause pain in the back and hips or numbness down the back of the leg. Hip or knee pain is also common during pregnancy and is a result of postural changes and joint misalignment. Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate joint pain and numbness by returning vertebrae and other bones back into the optimal position.

Chiropractors are trained to safely treat pregnant women and the common physiological shifts that accompany pregnancy. Walch Chiropractic Center PC offers a variety of chiropractic care, such as pain management, decompression traction, wellness care, and treatment for injury and accidents. Visit their website to learn more about their services, or call (205) 699­-4433 to make an appointment. You can also find the facility on Facebook.