Being a mom is a true testament to the amazing ability of a woman's body to adapt. Amongst the many amazing physiological changes that take place is a rise in hormones which relaxes the joints tendons and ligaments to create a more suitable environment for mother and her developing baby.
This is important because of the changes this hormone provides to the structure of the body and more specifically to the spine. Often times the curves of the spine change and the individual bones in the spine can become shifted or rotated. This shift can put stress on the pelvis, sacrum and spine causing severe discomfort and pain.
The structure changes that take place in a woman’s body during pregnancy can sometimes affect the mother for the rest of her life. If there is a shift in the spine it will affect how she moves and how balanced her body is.
In addition, as the ligaments of the body stretch out during pregnancy there is an increased stress on the vertebra. This can lead to aches and pains which can be very uncomfortable at times; one of the most common complaints being low back pain.
Structural Chiropractors address any structural shifts that may have taken place in your spine during pregnancy or raising a child. These shifts affect normal nervous system function and normal biomechanics of the body. Structural Chiropractic Care is a great way for any mother or mother-to-be to insure their body is functioning at the highest level possible.
