Atlantic Ave Magazine - August 2019
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health & beauty | PAin relief<br />
By Dr. Safranski<br />
Pregnancy and Chiropractic<br />
Chiropractic, in its simplest form, is removing interference that is<br />
inhibiting the nervous system’s ability to communicate its message to the<br />
rest of the body. That is the same for athletes as it is for infants. Sure,<br />
each practitioner might be a little different and the reasons patients<br />
come in to be adjusted might be different, but the one thing that remains<br />
the same is the underlying principle, removing interference.<br />
For pregnant mamas there is not much that can be done when that person<br />
is in pain. MAYBE they take some Tylenol, stretch, or even apply heat,<br />
but since they are in the process of developing a new human, they have<br />
to be particularly mindful of what they consume - especially for pain, because<br />
there is a direct effect on the baby. How can chiropractic help mamas to be?<br />
Simple! Remove interference! There are a variety of techniques and approaches<br />
to help, however, I have found that a technique that uses a combination of<br />
adjusting the pelvis and spine as well as working the musculature around the<br />
pelvis to help create more movement in those joints of complaint and seems<br />
to be extremely helpful when it comes to pregnancy. Sciatica!!! One of the biggest<br />
complaints during pregnancy has been shown to have significant relief during<br />
regular chiropractic care. Most sciatica during pregnancy is not due to a disc issue<br />
(although it can be) is from muscular spasm of the piriformis muscle. Simple release<br />
of this muscle and accompanying muscles of the sacrotuberus ligament<br />
Headaches are also a big factor that come into play during pregnancy. Getting the cervical<br />
spine adjusted to ensure proper biomechanics as well as being accompanied by<br />
adequate water intake, and proper nutrition helps limit headaches. Another common<br />
concern from expectant mothers is chest pain. Just like in all cases, this<br />
should not be taken lightly. Go to your Obstetrician if you are experiencing<br />
chest pains and get an exam. In my experience chest pain shows up in<br />
the late second trimester/early trimester due to your body releasing a<br />
hormone called relaxin and it does just that. It relaxes all the ligaments<br />
in the body to prepare for the birthing process. When this happens, we<br />
tend to see the thoracic spine and the ribs get out of alignment. Rib<br />
pain can and does mimic chest pain. A simple adjustment is just what<br />
the doctor ordered. The round ligament has also been shown to rear<br />
its ugly head into spasm and mimic chest pain as well. The list can<br />
go on and on, but these are just a few common complaints that<br />
have been successfully treated by chiropractic.<br />
Like all injuries, pregnant or not, pain is typically the last<br />
thing to show up and the first thing to go away. Getting regular<br />
chiropractic care during pregnancy is key to a healthy<br />
birth and a happy mama. So, don’t wait, start early and<br />
enjoy the ride!<br />
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