Pregnancy

Aches and Pains During Pregnancy? Chiropractic Care Can Help

Pregnancy is such an exciting time. You're preparing for childbirth, getting things for the new addition to your family, and you probably want to enjoy every minute of that baby growing inside of you. Unfortunately for many expectant mothers, the joy of pregnancy can sometimes be dampened by its difficulties.

The body goes through so many rapid changes during pregnancy that it may cause a lot of stress, discomfort, anxiety, and pain. Anything you can do to help keep you relaxed, comfortable, and healthy will be a help in getting you through pregnancy as it progresses. Many women are finding upper cervical care can be a blessing at this time. 

How Upper Cervical Care Can Benefit You During Pregnancy

The seven uppermost vertebrae make up the upper cervical spine, a vital part of the spine that carries the weight of the head and protects the spinal cord where it connects to the brainstem. The brain and spinal cord make up the Central Nervous System, which regulates all of the body's functions by transmitting signals via nerves. 

The neck area is vulnerable and prone to injuries from poor posture. When you're pregnant, your posture can shift dramatically and exacerbate problems such as inflammation, swelling, nerve compression, joint pain, and muscle tension. The entire musculoskeletal system can be thrown off. Pinched or compressed nerves can disrupt signals, interrupting a wide variety of body functions. This can lead to many common pregnancy symptoms: backaches, headaches, indigestion, sciatica, sleep disorders, constipation, or mood swings. 

A chiropractor—particularly one who specializes in the upper cervical spine—can make adjustments to restore the spine's proper alignment. This will help reduce inflammation and swelling, restoring health to the musculoskeletal system and allowing nerves to function optimally in directing those vital bodily functions. Once properly aligned, the body's natural healing mechanisms take effect and begin repairing damage and returning the body to a state of wellness. 

We Can Help with Pre-Natal and Post-Natal Care

Dr. Gordon Elder is an upper cervical chiropractor specializing in the Blair Chiropractic Technique. This modern technique is ideal for pregnant women because it is known for being safe, gentle, and effective. It does not involve the jarring snaps and cracks associated with traditional chiropractic methods. Instead, Blair practitioners utilize advanced technological tools to get a precise understanding of your upper cervical spine so that they can apply low-pressure techniques that you barely feel. 

At the Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas, Dr. Elder has a three-step plan for working with patients. The first involves a health screening and includes 3D diagnostic imaging scans to help the doctor calculate your unique anatomy. 

The second step is the healing process. Dr. Elder will gently coax the spine back into proper alignment to bring relief to many common pregnancy symptoms. Once properly aligned and functioning properly, you will notice the natural healing processes are underway.

Continued check-ups are the final step, ensuring the spinal alignment holds. This way, Dr. Elder can nip problems in the bud to ensure your systems are functioning properly up to birth, and after.

If you're pregnant and are struggling with common pregnancy symptoms, contact Dr. Elder for a safe, drug-free, non-invasive alternative treatment. The doctor's areas of coverage include  Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and El Paso in Texas, as well as Hobbs in New Mexico.

Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.