Prenatal Treatment Richmond Hill
Prenatal
Prenatal Treatment Details
It is very common for women to experience a variety of health and wellness issues as a direct result of the additional weight they are carrying. One of the most common is back pain, which is usually caused by the changing posture and position of the spine while the belly grows causing additional stress and strain on the feet, ankles, hips, and back.
Some of the most common issues women have reported experiencing during pregnancy are:
- Neck pain
- Low back pain
- Mid-back pain
- Pelvic pain and pressure
- Aching legs and buttocks
- Peripheral swelling
- Sciatica or shooting pain down the leg/foot
- Fatigue and low energy
- Night-time muscle spasms
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain tenosynovitis
- Sleep disturbances
How chiropractic care can help address these issues?
- Improve function and reduce back and pelvic pain with spinal manipulation and mobilization of joints and soft tissue
- Relieve fatigued, aching muscles: Chiropractic treatment plans can include soft tissue therapy and various modalities including TENS, IFC, and acupuncture among others.
Chiropractors can also recommend exercises to help rehabilitate postural changes.
- Help prepare for childbirth: A chiropractor can recommend safe, effective exercises and stretches to help prepare your body for the baby’s delivery.
- Ensure a faster recovery: As part of a comprehensive plan of management, chiropractic treatment can help manage quicker recovery and address post-natal biomechanical complaints and rehabilitation.
Try some of these tips to help improve your overall function and prevent pregnancy-related pain:
- Stretch
- Exercise
- Sleep position
- Pillow position
- Body supports
