Pregnant women need adequate musculoskeletal care during pregnancy

Website design By BotEap.comMany women experience musculoskeletal problems during pregnancy. Low back pain, pelvic girdle discomfort and / or neck pain and low back pain are common. This occurs as the pregnancy progresses due to the increase in weight and size of the baby internally and the subsequent postural changes experienced by the expectant mother. This article will discuss musculoskeletal conditions that occur during pregnancy and possible palliative care. A specific case study of the author will also be presented as an example that the reader may find helpful and useful.

Website design By BotEap.comA recent research study published in the BMJ Open in August 2017 noted that musculoskeletal pain is a common cause of sick leave during pregnancy. An electronic survey of 6686 new mothers in 12 European countries revealed that 8% were absent due to illness during pregnancy due to pain in the neck, back or pelvic girdle. These findings reveal the need for musculoskeletal care during pregnancy to help reduce pain and sick leave.

Website design By BotEap.comWhen I started chiropractic practice 33 years ago, I treated a patient named Donna. Donna had a desk job and found that monthly chiropractic adjustments kept her neck and lower back pain free. She became pregnant with her second child and we continue to give her regular treatments. After having the baby I asked her how the delivery went. She said, “I wish I had known about chiropractic adjustments when I had my first child.” She reported that her second pregnancy had been much easier and the delivery was more comfortable and took less time than her first child. She noted that during her first pregnancy she had not received chiropractic care and, although there were no complications, it had not been easy.

Website design By BotEap.comOver the years, I have seen many similar results. Pregnant women who receive chiropractic care have more comfortable pregnancies and easier and faster delivery times. Chiropractic research verifies these facts.

Website design By BotEap.comThere are postgraduate chiropractic classes focused on treating pregnant women using the Webster Technique. Training during the Webster Technique study emphasizes the anatomical study of the bones, joints, muscles, and nerves of the body. In addition, education is provided on the physiology of pregnancy and its effects on women and the developing fetus. The Webster Technique also teaches gentle manipulative procedures that chiropractors use to keep the pelvis and lower spine of pregnant women in good alignment. This method is a safe, gentle, and drug-free alternative way to help women during pregnancy.