Chiropractor for Pregnancy in Cambridge, ONTARIO
Pregnancy, for most women, is an incredibly joyful time. You’re creating a new life, growing your family, and have plenty of beautiful moments on the horizon.
But at the same time, your body is under a lot of strain: your back and joints hurt, your posture has changed, you experience frequent bouts of nausea, and you’re carrying around a significant amount of extra weight. And with all that being said, we haven’t even touched on the psychological impacts and hormonal changes associated with pregnancy.
At Mitchell Chiropractic we’re happy to provide your body and musculoskeletal system with some much-needed attention. We’ll safely and gently realign your spine and remove interferences along the nerve pathway so your body can return to a place of overall well-being.
There are a number of benefits associated with visiting a chiropractor for pregnancy:
Reduction in back pain
This is the most common reason pregnant women seek chiropractic care. Professionals estimate that a staggering 50-80% of women experience back pain over the course of their pregnancy. There are two main causes:
Some women try to accommodate the additional weight they carry up-front by adopting a curved/stooped posture. This can cause the spine to misalign over time.
Pregnancy triggers the release of a hormone called relaxin, which is responsible for loosening ligaments around the pelvis and increasing mobility in other areas of the body. Unfortunately, it can also interrupt the function of supporting ligaments around the spine, which can cause instability and misalignment.
The back pain you’re experiencing may be due to one or the other, or it could be an unpleasant combination of the two. Either way, we’re able to help. Using gentle ministrations, we’ll realign your spine.
Prepare your body for childbirth
It’s important to make sure your body is properly aligned and ready to take on the demands of childbirth—especially if you’re giving birth vaginally. Our chiropractors can help with that. We’ll make sure your back, pelvis, and hips are aligned so you can experience a faster, more comfortable delivery.
Using the Webster Technique, we can also lessen intrauterine constraints that have the potential to cause structural defects and breech positions. Once a baby is in breech we can’t directly turn them, but we can create an environment where they are encouraged to move in the right direction (head down).
Reduce nausea
Subluxations along the spine can have global effects on your digestive function, since the nervous system plays a strong role in regulating digestion. By realigning your spine and removing interferences, we can improve overall communication and digestive function in the body. We’ll help you say goodbye to morning sickness!
Keeping Mom and Baby Healthy
As always, our first priority is the health of our clients. We are well-acquainted with the pregnant body, and will employ maneuvers that are safe for you and your little one.
With that being said, chiropractic care for pregnant individuals should not be undertaken if you suffer from preeclampsia, placenta previa, vaginal bleeding, or an ectopic pregnancy. If you have a specific concern in mind that falls outside the scope of that list, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll let you know if chiropractic care is still a viable option for you.
Visit Mitchell Chiropractic for Pregnancy Care
With over thirty years of experience in the industry and a fleet of satisfied clients, you can trust us with your health. We’ll make sure your body is equipped to handle the demands of childbirth and ease prenatal symptoms that are causing you discomfort and pain. Call us today at 519-622-1101 to schedule an appointment!