Exercise is great for everybody, but it can do amazing things for pregnant women. Exercise can help stimulate progesterone production, which could combat pregnancy complications. Exercising throughout a pregnancy can help an expecting mother cope with labor and have an easier delivery. Exercise also enhances postnatal recovery and rehabilitation. At Thrive Wellness Center in Fayetteville, we're dedicated to empowering mothers and helping them find the routines that work for them.
HOW CAN EXERCISE HELP?
Benefits of exercise during pregnancy?
The transition to motherhood can be emotionally and physically taxing, but with regular exercise, it can be a more joyous experience. Along with the typical benefits exercise brings to most individuals (increased energy, better mood, improved posture, enhanced strength, higher quality sleep), exercise goes further for expecting mothers.
Reduces backaches and swelling
Reduces constipation and bloating
Can help prevent or treat gestational diabetes
Can improve the ability to cope with labor
HOW CAN ADJUSTMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP?
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC DURING PREGNANCY
Stress relief
Pregnancy can be a stressful time, especially with your first child. Regular exercise can keep stress triggers at bay.
Reduced pain
It's normal to feel discomfort during pregnancy, but you don’t have to be in pain. Exercise can help reduce the aches that are common during pregnancy.
Coping with labor
A major benefit to exercising throughout your pregnancy is gaining an enhanced ability to cope with labor and delivery.
Fayetteville Lower Back pain treatment for Pregnant patients
Pregnancy is a different physiological state. It takes the aches, pains and discomforts we’ve experienced because of previous injury or aging and exacerbates them. Low back pain can happen at several different points of a pregnancy, but if it’s been a problem for you in the past, it’s more likely to be an issue for you while you’re pregnant. Chiropractic care from Thrive Wellness Center in Fayetteville can help alleviate your lower back pain and give you the tools and advice to stay comfortable throughout pregnancy.
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
Low back pain during pregnancy
Low back pain during pregnancy is often caused by a previous injury. If a woman was already experiencing back pain before pregnancy, the pain is exacerbated around weeks 24 or 25. If she had a previous pelvic or low back injury, low back pain may begin 15-20 weeks into the pregnancy. It’s also difficult to separate injury from a general history of athleticism, so women who have played sports are at greater risk of low back pain during pregnancy.
Previous injuries to the low back or pelvis
Previous low back pain
History of athleticism in sports where ligaments are stretched, particularly gymnasts, tennis and soccer players, ice skaters, and dancers
HOW CAN ADJUSTMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP?
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC DURING PREGNANCY
Pain relief
Adjustments can help with certain types of non-hormonal low back pain, but the best medicine is movement.
Exercise programs
From Birthfit to the Lotus Method, our Fayetteville team can recommend a program that caters to women at all stages of pregnancy.
Prevention & preparation
We’ll work with moms-to-be on techniques and exercises to prevent low back and other common pains associated with pregnancy.
Fayetteville Symphysis Pubis Disorder treatment
During pregnancy, the hips spread in preparation for birth. The symphysis joint, in particular, opens up to an inch during labor. When this joint doesn’t come back together properly, there can be an issue with a second pregnancy. That’s why Symphysis Pubis Disorder is most common in multiparous women (women who have had more than one pregnancy). It’s also a common disorder for women who are overweight, those with weak abductors, or those who are generally not in great physical health in weeks 32 to 35 of their pregnancies. The Fayetteville team at Thrive Wellness Center is dedicated to giving women the tools they need to make the best choices for their bodies and their pregnancies.
HOW DOES SPD MANIFEST?
Symptoms of SPD
Low back pain during pregnancy is often caused by a previous injury. If a woman was already experiencing back pain before pregnancy, the pain is exacerbated around weeks 24 or 25. If she had a previous pelvic or low back injury, low back pain may begin 15-20 weeks into the pregnancy. It’s also difficult to separate injury from a general history of athleticism, so women who have played sports are at greater risk of low back pain during pregnancy.
Feels like the hip is collapsing or the leg is caving in
Pain running down the inside of the leg
Knee pain that shoots from the groin down into the leg
LET’S GET SPECIFIC
Common causes of SPD
The symphysis joint comes together improperly after a first pregnancy
Lack of activity or exercise during pregnancy
Being overweight during pregnancy
Weak abductor strength
HOW CAN ADJUSTMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP?
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC DURING PREGNANCY
Pain relief
Exercising before, after, and during your pregnancy can help reduce your chances of developing Symphysis Pubis Disorder.
Better balance
Keeping your psoas loose and well-balanced will help strengthen your abductors, making it easier for your symphysis joint to come back together
Enhanced quality of life
When your body comes back together properly after delivery, your postnatal life is that much more enjoyable.
Fayetteville Round Ligament pain treatment
Think of the body as a clock with a pendulum. When the body is balanced, the pendulum swings freely from one side of the clock to the other. However, if the pendulum gets stuck on one side, the other side has to accommodate. During pregnancy, as the uterus and baby get bigger, they may shift to an unideal position which can cause the pelvis to become lopsided around weeks 15 or 16 of the pregnancy. This can cause the ligaments to stretch, which manifests as sharp pain on one side of the lower belly or groin, also known as round ligament pain. The team at Thrive Wellness Center in Fayetteville can adjust your round ligaments to get your baby in a better position, and to keep you comfortable throughout your pregnancy.
WHY DOES IT HAPPEN?
Symptoms and triggers for round ligament pain
Round ligament pain is a lombar issue and certain activities or movements can trigger pains. This pain is different than the zing of lightning crotch, which happens when the baby descends. It’s actually an issue that has to do with the balance of the body and the baby being in the correct position.
A deep, sharp pain, usually on one side of the belly button
Stabbing or stretching sensation in the lower belly or groin
Rolling over in bed
Rapid movements
Vigorous activity
Quick steps
HOW CAN ADJUSTMENTS AND LIFESTYLE CHANGES HELP?
BENEFITS OF CHIROPRACTIC DURING PREGNANCY
Pain relief
There are adjustments that your Fayetteville chiropractor can perform to help relieve pain and encourage the baby into a better position.
Reduced tension
Soft tissue work from your chiropractor can help release pressure and discomfort from round ligament pain.
Comfortable pregnancy
When the baby isn’t positioned correctly, it can throw the your body off balance. The right adjustments can keep you comfortable.
SOME FAQ'S
How is low back pain during pregnancy treated at thrive wellness center?
How is low back pain during pregnancy treated at thrive wellness center?
Lower back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy due to a lot of different factors. Low back pain can be caused by the position of your baby in the womb, weight gain, changes to your posture, and a shift in gravity to name a few.
By getting regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy in Fayetteville, your body will get accustomed to the rapid weight gain instead of putting too much pressure on certain areas of the back. This will prevent strains and relieve back pain for women throughout their pregnancy along with a host of other benefits like improved sleep and mood.
We must keep your body in the proper alignment because of the changes that occur during pregnancy which can alter the alignment of the spine and joints. These changes can cause back pain along with issues with your posture.
Chiropractic adjustments will keep the pelvis and lower back in alignment to prevent low back pain. We will also work with you to develop exercises that will relieve discomfort, which you can do at home.
Is Chiropractic care during pregnancy safe?
Is Chiropractic care during pregnancy safe?
Yes, chiropractic care is perfectly safe throughout pregnancy. Chiropractors are specially trained in how to cater to pregnant women and treat specific pregnancy-related pain in the back and neck.
In fact, many women reap an array of benefits from seeing a chiropractor during their pregnancy because it can help relieve their pain, improve mobility, prevent delivery complications, and reduce feelings of nausea.
One of the biggest benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy at our Fayetteville practice is the prevention of intrauterine constraint which can cause birth defects. This happens due to pelvic misalignment which restricts your baby's space in the womb, therefore restricting their movement.
We can re-establish the proper balance between your pelvis and spine alignment so this doesn't happen. This also encourages your baby to be in the optimal birth position, which is face down in the rear position. Without a balanced pelvis, your baby could be facing the wrong way and require a more invasive delivery such as a cesarean section.
How soon can I experience relief for back pain after chiropractic treatment?
How soon can I experience relief for back pain after chiropractic treatment?
The good news is that studies have shown pregnant women experiencing pain relief after seeking chiropractic treatment in less than 5 days. No adverse reactions were observed and it has been deemed perfectly safe for mother and baby.
If you are experiencing back pain during pregnancy, you don’t have to continue to suffer. It is likely caused by your body position and alignment, which are all aspects that can be adjusted and manipulated to feel more comfortable.
At Thrive Wellness Center, we treat pregnant women all the time to help ease the process of carrying a baby to term. If you’re looking to relieve your discomfort, contact us today to schedule an appointment with one of our chiropractors.
