Alleviating Physical Complaints During Pregnancy

Receiving the news that you’re pregnant is incredibly exciting. It marks the beginning of a nine-month journey filled with beautiful experiences. Unfortunately, these nine months aren’t just filled with joy; many women also face the common pregnancy-related discomforts. While some navigate these easily, others may struggle more with physical complaints.

From the moment of conception, your body undergoes significant changes. Although you may not notice them right away, your body starts preparing for pregnancy. Your metabolism changes, your hormonal balance is disrupted, and your uterus begins to expand. These changes can lead to various physical complaints. Chiropractic care can be an effective way to address these issues.

Recognizing Pregnancy-Related Complaints

It’s important to recognize the complaints that may arise during pregnancy. Below are some common physical issues that chiropractic care can help alleviate:

• Back Pain: As pregnancy progresses, back pain often becomes more prominent. Carrying extra weight affects your posture, which in turn impacts the strain on your lower back, leading to lower back pain.
• Tailbone Pain: Changes in hormone levels can make your joints and muscles more flexible, including your tailbone and pelvis. As your uterus grows and your posture changes due to the added weight, your tailbone and pelvis can become overstressed, causing pain. You might feel this pain when sitting upright for long periods or when biking and standing.
• Pelvic Pain: Pelvic pain encompasses discomfort in various areas around the pelvis, such as the groin or pubic bone. This pain is often caused by the stretching of ligaments supporting the uterus. As the uterus expands, these ligaments stretch and can become sore during sudden or vigorous movements.
• Radiating Pain to the Legs: Pregnancy hormones can cause your joints to become more flexible, which can lead to nerve compression. This compression may cause pain in the back, buttocks, or legs, often described as a burning sensation or weakness in the legs, cramps in your muscles, or tingling in your buttocks, legs, feet, or toes.

How Chiropractic Care Can Help

Chiropractic care focuses on the treatment and prevention of issues related to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. Physical complaints arising from pregnancy are often interconnected and typically involve nerves or changes within the musculoskeletal system. Chiropractic treatment for pregnant women involves gentle adjustments to the joints using techniques such as massage or trigger point therapy. Extra care is taken to ensure the treatment is safe for both the mother and the baby.

Chiropractic care can help reduce pain, provide greater stability, and potentially make labor smoother. Treatments can be tailored to your needs as your pregnancy progresses, and you can receive care throughout all stages of pregnancy, including the final weeks.

For more information on chiropractic care for pregnant women and how Ruggensteun can support you, visit our website or contact us at +31 40 7117 282. We’re here to help you through your pregnancy journey and beyond.