As we all know, pregnancy and birth are a strain on even the most fit of bodies. The extra weight and stress created by a baby growing in your body can cause new discomforts as well as exacerbate existing ones. However, there are things you can do to increase the likelihood of having a more comfortable pregnancy. One of these is getting chiropractic work before, during, and/or after pregnancy.
How can a chiropractor help pave the way for greater pregnancy comfort, or even the possible prevention of potential issues? Let’s start with a quick overview of how chiropractic works. The brain and the spine are the two main components of our central nervous system (CNS). Our CNS controls most functions of the body and the mind. The brain sends signals to the body through the spinal cord. If the spine is out of alignment, this creates a blockage that interferes with the transmission of the brain’s messages. Blockages create pressure on the nerves, which promote imbalances in the body that usually lead to pain and other symptoms. Such symptoms can even be emotional in nature.
By aligning the spine, a chiropractor works to alleviate blockages. An important thing to keep in mind when talking about the benefits of chiropractic is that your body is an amazing machine that always works towards healing itself. Much like how a plant naturally leans toward the sun as it grows. In short, chiropractic merely aids our body’s natural healing process by helping the nervous system communicate more clearly with the brain and the body.
By getting chiropractic work before pregnancy you can alleviate blockages that might have otherwise created discomfort or pain as the baby grows. Treatment during pregnancy helps the body become more pliable and adaptive to the many shifts you’ll go through as your pregnancy advances. Treatment after birth can help your spine realign, helping alleviate many of the common pains and discomforts that commonly appear postpartum.
Many people–probably most people—go to see a chiropractor for a specific issue in the hopes of healing that issue. But what often ends up happening is that after being treated they end up experiencing relief from other symptoms as well. That’s because chiropractic is holistic in nature—a fact that your Average Josephine is not aware of. (Did you know that for some people chiropractic can actually alleviate migraines, or help reduce anxiety?)
The earlier you begin preparing your body for pregnancy, the more you’re increasing your chances of having a more comfortable and mobile pregnancy. There are certainly no guarantees, but it helps with odds. In addition to getting chiropractic, prenatal yoga classes and yoga during pregnancy can be very beneficial. And of course healthy eating and moderate cardiovascular exercise are extremely supportive too. For more information contact Andrea at Restoration Chriopractic at 818-661-6369 or go to https://www.restorationchirosfv.com/.