Pregnancy

We believe that an important part of a healthy pregnancy are regular check ups with a chiropractor or osteopath. As your baby grows it is essential to maintain balance in the bony and ligamentous structures of the Mother’s spine and pelvis.

Joint and ligament laxity increases due to the release of pregnancy hormones and the body’s
centre of gravity moves forward due to the ‘bump’. There may also be a weight gain which causes many women to suffer with symptoms such as low back, mid back and rib pain, sciatica, groin and leg pain.

Musculature and joint dysfunction in the pelvic area may also affect the birth process and may have an effect on giving birth to your new born.

Then after giving birth there are new stresses on the body; leaning into car seats, changing nappies, feeding, reduced sleep and most importantly your body healing, the list is endless.

Treatment can help by aiding to balance the pelvis musculature and posture therefore reducing distortions, pain and the risk of minor birth trauma to your baby following the birth process.