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It doesn’t take a lot of imagination to understand why
chiropractic care helps pregnant women. As the baby grows, so does
the abdomen, changing your center of gravity and stressing the
spine.
Other changes increase spinal stress. Hormonal changes during
pregnancy include the production of relaxin, which is designed to
soften the ligaments of the pelvis, facilitating delivery. Relaxin,
however, is not specific – it softens all of the ligaments of the
body, including those of the spine. Just at the time that the spine
needs to be the strongest, relaxin weakens it. The effects of
relaxin are cumulative, increasing with each subsequent pregnancy.
Many women experience back pain, pinched nerves, and even pain
shooting down their legs, during pregnancy. Stress on the nervous
system can cause more than shooting pain. Pressure on the nervous
system can compromise many functions of the organ systems of the
body.
Chiropractic care can be a powerful tool in managing the
difficulties of pregnancy and optimizing health. Dr. Myler uses
techniques developed specially for pregnant women to provide safe,
effective care, for less pain and better health – for Mom and Baby.
Here are some websites that have more information on Chiropractic
care during pregnancy: Click on the name of the organization to
visit their website.
American
Chiropractic Association
American
Pregnancy Association
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