Bottom Line: Going through 3 trimesters and nearly 9 full months of carrying a baby is a long, long, long time. Even just a few months can seem like an eternity if you’re a mom dealing with pregnancy-related low back pain. We have great news for you – it doesn’t need to be that way! Chiropractic care has helped millions of expecting mothers feel better than ever, before, during and after their pregnancies.

Why it Matters: Between the extra weight, fatigue, and pain, pregnancy can be tough on a woman’s body. However, chiropractic care can dramatically improve an expecting mom’s quality of life. The best part? Chiropractic is effective AND safe!

• Drastic hormone changes occur during pregnancy that affect a woman’s musculoskeletal system.
• The hormone relaxin loosens the ligaments of her pelvis and spine.
• The instability and loosening of these ligaments can cause her back and sciatica pain.

Next Steps: Go to our practice’s Facebook page and share the video we recently posted. You probably have friends who are pregnant right now or thinking of getting pregnant soon. Let them know they have a Chiropractor close by who can help them let the good times roll!

Science Source:
(1) A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing a Multimodal Intervention and Standard Obstetrics Care for Low Back and Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Oct 23.