BUMP, BIRTH, & BEYOND
Why It is helpful to have chiropractor care during and after your pregnancy
Why It is helpful to have chiropractor care during and after your pregnancy
When you consider the upcoming process of giving birth, it is clear that this is a very physical process. Our body has to be able to open and move. Our pelvis and spine need to be working optimally to do one of its most important jobs; giving birth. Can you imagine how much easier this is going to be if our spine and pelvis are in excellent working order at the outset. The time to start working on your birth is while you are pregnant and carrying your little one, without pain and feeling strong.
When you think about it, you and your baby are one at this stage, and what you experience will have an impact on your baby, even in the early stages of pregnancy. If you are well, and not in pain, the hormones and chemicals that are being produced will be in good balance. If you are not, your brain will produce stress chemicals, like more adrenalin, more cortisol, less seratonin ( a relaxing neurotransmitter). So let us get you ready much like an athlete for the performance of your life. The carrying and birth of your child.
When you think about it, you and your baby are one at this stage, and what you experience will have an impact on your baby, even in the early stages of pregnancy. If you are well, and not in pain, the hormones and chemicals that are being produced will be in good balance. If you are not, your brain will produce stress chemicals, like more adrenalin, more cortisol, less seratonin ( a relaxing neurotransmitter). So let us get you ready much like an athlete for the performance of your life. The carrying and birth of your child.
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More about Prenatal and Post
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Prenatal Chiropractic (Chiropractic during pregnancy)
This is Chiropractic concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pain, and the promotion of musculoskeletal function and general health in pregnant women.
Pregnancy can be one of the most joyful and exciting times of a persons life. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extreme stress and challenge, especially when things don’t quite go to plan. Naturally, your body will undergo some hugely significant changes, placing stress upon you both physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy, birth and potentially beyond.
Musculoskeletal pain in the pelvic area is common during pregnancy and is commonly known as Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle P(PGP).
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) refers to pain or discomfort in the lower back or pelvis during pregnancy. The pain may also extend to your upper thighs and perineum. During pregnancy your pelvic ligaments relax, and other joints become more mobile.
PGP encompasses a number of pain presentations around the low back and pelvis, including, but not exclusive:
A recent review of current research suggests that during pregnancy, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain have a prevalence as high as 89.9%.
Factors that are positively associated with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain include a history of low back or pelvic girdle pain, being overweight/obese, stress, depression and anxiety, already having a child, younger age, no pre-pregnancy exercise, physically demanding work, previous back trauma/disease, and progestin-intrauterine device use.
Another complaint that patients present to Chiropractors is Round Ligament Pain. This is a sharp pain or jabbing feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on one or both sides. It is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy and is most often felt during the second trimester.
Neck Pain during pregnancy is common also and this may be related to physical and postural changes, and physiologic changes that occure during pregancy.
Our renowned results and clinical outcomes have been achieved by taking a multi-faceted and evidence-based approach to the care of women. We work along side a number of allied healthcare professionals, such as: Midwives, Obstetricians, plunket , Health Visitors, Other Practitioners, to provide the most appropriate care for your child.
The examination and care we offer to new Mums and Mums to be is extremely gentle, and we do our utmost to provide support and assurance to all patients and their families.
This is Chiropractic concerned with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pain, and the promotion of musculoskeletal function and general health in pregnant women.
Pregnancy can be one of the most joyful and exciting times of a persons life. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extreme stress and challenge, especially when things don’t quite go to plan. Naturally, your body will undergo some hugely significant changes, placing stress upon you both physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy, birth and potentially beyond.
Musculoskeletal pain in the pelvic area is common during pregnancy and is commonly known as Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle P(PGP).
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) refers to pain or discomfort in the lower back or pelvis during pregnancy. The pain may also extend to your upper thighs and perineum. During pregnancy your pelvic ligaments relax, and other joints become more mobile.
PGP encompasses a number of pain presentations around the low back and pelvis, including, but not exclusive:
- Low Back Pain
- Disc Problems / Sciatica
- Pubic Symphysis Pain / Dysfunction
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Hip Pain
- Groin Pain
- Buttock Pain
A recent review of current research suggests that during pregnancy, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain have a prevalence as high as 89.9%.
Factors that are positively associated with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain include a history of low back or pelvic girdle pain, being overweight/obese, stress, depression and anxiety, already having a child, younger age, no pre-pregnancy exercise, physically demanding work, previous back trauma/disease, and progestin-intrauterine device use.
Another complaint that patients present to Chiropractors is Round Ligament Pain. This is a sharp pain or jabbing feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on one or both sides. It is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy and is most often felt during the second trimester.
Neck Pain during pregnancy is common also and this may be related to physical and postural changes, and physiologic changes that occure during pregancy.
Our renowned results and clinical outcomes have been achieved by taking a multi-faceted and evidence-based approach to the care of women. We work along side a number of allied healthcare professionals, such as: Midwives, Obstetricians, plunket , Health Visitors, Other Practitioners, to provide the most appropriate care for your child.
The examination and care we offer to new Mums and Mums to be is extremely gentle, and we do our utmost to provide support and assurance to all patients and their families.