Chiropractic Care: During Pre... Health Article

During pregnancy you may be reluctant to take medications for pain. Chiropractic care is a natural way to treat back pain during and after pregnancy without using medications. Your doctor of chiropractic is specially trained to determine the best treatment for your own needs.

History and Physical Exam

You and your chiropractor will discuss your symptoms and your lifestyle. Gentle physical, orthopedic (bone and muscle), and neurological (nerve) tests help reveal the condition of your spine. Gently pressing on the spine helps check for tenderness, pain, swelling, and restricted range of motion. These tests are safe for the baby and the pregnant mother.

Spinal Adjustments

Special chiropractic methods, called adjustments, can help relieve your back and leg pain. Adjustments cause no harm to the baby and are safe up until delivery. During an adjustment, your chiropractor gently presses on joints in the spine. This relieves pressure on nerves and restores motion and alignment.