Low back pain while pregnant
We all hear it when we announce our pregnancies. ‘Just wait until the back pain starts’. Why are we scaring mom’s like this!? There are treatments and therapies we can use to help prevent back pain or manage it. Chiropractic care is one of the best things a mom could do for her low back pain, but combined with occupational therapy, the results are endless!
With the increase in relaxin hormone, her joints are more mobile which can cause more frequent misalignments of the spine and pelvis. As a chiropractor I can not only work on the misalignments, but help to balance the muscles of the pelvis, and educate you on maneuvers to help relieve pressure and pain.
Getting adjusted weekly throughout the pregnancy has so many benefits! It can decrease the common aches and pains of pregnancy, including low back pain, pubic pain, mid back pain, rib pain, neck pain and headaches. Another perk of getting adjusted through pregnancy is decreasing labor times. By getting rid of misalignments, the nervous system can communicate efficiently with labor muscles, the uterus and allow adequate hormone release. Lastly, by getting adjusted throughout your pregnancy we can create an optimal space for the baby to grow. Re-aligning the spine takes tension off of muscles, tendons and ligaments which allows the mom’s body to stretch and grow as the baby gets closer to their due date.
When low back pain starts disrupting daily activities and making sleep impossible. Like many other aches and pains though, common should not be accepted as normal! Pelvic floor therapy can address dysfunction in the muscles, ligaments and tissues and significantly reduce lower back pain!
During your pregnancy and postpartum journey, the benefits of pelvic floor therapy extend beyond just pain relief. By improving the function of the pelvic floor muscles, patients often experience enhanced core stability, which is essential for a healthy back. Some key benefits pertaining to low back include:
Reduced pain: Targeting the root cause of pain rather than just the symptoms.
Improved mobility: Enhanced flexibility and range of motion in the lower back.
Better posture: Strengthening the core muscles helps maintain proper alignment.
Bottom line,
if you suffer from low back pain, even if you aren’t pregnant or postpartum, consider setting up a consultation! We can assess your condition and develop a personalized treatment plan. Remember, addressing core and pelvic floor dysfunction can be a game-changer in managing and alleviating low back pain. Don’t let pain hold you back—take the first step towards a pain-free life today!
Overall, the most important thing we can tell you about low back pain during pregnancy is to come get an evaluation done to ensure there isn’t something bigger going on. We are a neuromusculoskeletal specialist as chiropractors and have the training, knowledge and drive to help YOU! Additionally pelvic floor therapy while pregnant can decrease labor time, improve birth outcomes and kickstart your postpartum recovery! Bottom line, if you suffer from low back pain, even if you aren’t pregnant or postpartum, consider setting up a consultation with our pelvic floor specialist and chiropractor for the best co-management results to improve your pregnancy and postpartum recovery.
