It is estimated that 50% of pregnant women suffer from lower back pain during their pregnancy and some continue to have back pain after child birth. Fortunately, chiropractic adjustments are a natural and effective approach to relieving low back pain.

Why You Have Back Pain During Pregnancy

Women can gain weight during their pregnancy; the extra weight and position of the baby can put pressure on the lumbar spine and pelvis. The body position changes can cause misalignments of the spine and pelvis which can cause low back pain or leg pain. The weight also shifts your center of gravity and your body which can change your posture to accommodate that shift.

Additional pressure on the spine from this pregnancy can lead to neck, back, hip, and leg pain. The pain can get worse in the second half of the pregnancy as the baby grows larger and force the spine more out of alignment. The hips and pelvis are also pushed out of alignment as the baby grows.

How a Chiropractor Can Help

A chiropractor will adjust the misalignments in the spine, putting the vertebrae back into proper alignment. The adjustment will help improve your posture and can relieve pressure on the lumbar spine and pelvis. As a result, a properly aligned pelvis can improve your labor experience. It may prevent difficulties, reducing the length of both labor and delivery. Women who receive chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy, on average, have 31% shorter labor times than the women who do not receive treatment.

The professionals at Heartland Family Chiropractic, PLLC relieve back pain for pregnant women in Elizabethtown, KY. Dr. Fulkerson has been in practice for nearly 18 years and will create a custom treatment plan to target your overall wellness. Patients also enjoy headache relief and spinal decompression. Learn more about their services online and call (270) 234-8880 to schedule an appointment.