Education > Pregnancy and Chiropractic - Living Without Pain During Pregnancy

Dr J Nathan Wooten Education : Texas Woman's University, Denton, TX – Physical Therapy Parker College of Chiropractic, Dallas, TX - Doctorate of Chiropractic 2006 15 years physical rehabilitation experience Useful Information about Chiropractic : - About Chiropractic - DTS (Decompression Traction) - Stretch Excercises - Ailments & Chiropractic Benefits - Colic and Chiropractic - Spinal Degeneration - Upper Cervical Technique - Pregnancy and Chiropractic - Symptoms of Spinal Misalignment

Back pain, headaches, neck pain, carpal tunnel syndrome… these are a few of the conditions many pregnant women experience during pregnancy. Most of the time, expectant mothers are told they must live with the pain during their pregnancy. This is a fallacy. Women can choose to minimize or eliminate suffering from aches and pains during their pregnancies. This choice also makes a safer and more comfortable delivery possible. The choice available to them is chiropractic care, one of the most popular alternative health-care choices since its beginning.

During pregnancy, women experience weight gain, postural shifts, differences in their center of gravity and numerous hormonal changes. Any or all of these factors can impose stress on the spine and pelvis (collectively called spinal stress). In addition, any previous accidents, emotional stress, tension and overexertion can add to spinal stress. Spinal stress can shift the vertebrae (bones of the spine) and pelvis out of their normal alignment, causing pain, numbness or tingling. The misalignment of the spine and pelvis can compress and irritate nerves, such as the sciatic nerve, causing severe pain and discomfort.