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Why see a Chiropractor while pregnant?

WE PROVIDE PREGNANCY CHIROPRACTIC CARE IN ASHBURTON USING THE WEBSTER TECHNIQUE

We love seeing pregnant mums. In our Ashburton office our tables adjust for a pregnant woman’s body to comfortable lie on her stomach.

REASONS TO SEEK CHIROPRACTIC CARE WHEN PREGNANT?

Women may seek chiropractic treatment for many reasons whilst pregnant.

  • General pain

  • Sciatica

  • Baby not turning (breech position)

  • Shallow Breathing

  • Back pain

Our goal as chiropractors is not to treat a specific problem but to help support the spine and body as it is going through these changes.

During pregnancy, there are many changes that occur in the body. Some of these changes could result in a misaligned spine or joints and also may cause pain or discomfort for example:

  • Protruding abdomen and increased back curve

  • Pelvic changes

  • Postural changes

Making sure that the pelvis is balanced and aligned is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is misaligned it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby. we make sure that the pelvis is balanced and aligned .


Further reading: Click the links below for evidence based research.

Article 1: Ground breaking study - Chiropractic and pelvic floor control
Article 2: Back pain during pregnancy
Article 3: Pregnancy and Chiropractic
Article 4: Dr Jennifer Barham-Floreani

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