Can you go to the Chiropractor while Pregnant?

Yes, you can receive chiropractic care while pregnant. Dr. Barnes is trained to work with pregnant women and is Webster Certified. A woman’s body goes through many physical changes while pregnant. Through regular chiropractic treatments we can provide specific chiropractic adjustments and exercises to prepare the body for these changes, which will help ease discomfort throughout the latter stages of a pregnancy.

What are the benefits of Postnatal care? 

Postnatal Chiropractic Care Helps You Heal Faster

The critical 4th trimester of recovery.

“I recommend we assess mom shortly after delivery since many postpartum women need help healing their bodies and supporting the pelvis and spine after the effects of pregnancy, labor and delivery, DrCloe Barnes says. We can provide several options to help heal diastasis recti (a separation of the abdomen), as well as postpartum rehab to correct posture, create stability in the pelvis, and support the pelvic floor. In most postpartum women, it takes a year to fully recover from pregnancy and childbirth, but Dr. Cloe Barnes sees faster and more productive recovery in women who practice Postpartum chiropractic and Corrective rehabilitation programming.

 What is Prehab in the prenatal population?

“Bounce back from baby with athleticism and grace”.

For moms-to-be, making it happily through pregnancy can be like making it through a marathon. Training for pregnancy starts with a solid plan. Be proactive and listen to your body. Focus on the pre-natal phase, or preg prehab, to make bouncing back after baby a bit more of a breeze. Build your core! Our team of doctors and personal trainers will develop exercises that include pelvic floor strengthen and spinal stability that will strengthen the deep intrinsic muscles that surround the spine and pelvis. Strengthening your pelvic floor and deep core muscle will not only properly house your little one, it will also decrease any tension in the lumber spine and pelvis (which means less low back and pelvic pain for you).

How does these exercises help in the perinatal period?

In a good pelvic floor and spinal stability exercise program, you will learn how to properly contract and relax the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles. It is also important to coordinate your breathing with these exercises – “breath holding” is actually more harmful to the pelvic floor due to increased intra-abdominal pressure. We focus on breathing mechanics to get you ready for labor. This will help during the labor and delivery process, especially during the pushing phase. Postpartum, you will have an easier time resuming these exercises again, with an increased awareness of what the muscle contractions feel like and slowly increasing the repetitions and contraction holds over time. 

We offer postnatal rehabilitation, pelvic floor therapy and exercise programming for the new momma!

YOU’VE BEEN CLEARED TO EXERCISE AGAIN…NOW WHAT? 

Don’t worry you’re not alone, We are here to guide you every step of the way! 

Postpartum pain is NOT your new normal.

Let our team get you back to the activity you love, without the worry.

Lower Back Pain while Pregnant

Suffering from lower back pain is one of the most common ailments when it comes to pregnancy. It is natural that as a woman’s weight increases in the belly, her center of gravity will be pulled forward. This causes the spine to curve which will strain her lower back. To reduce these symptoms a chiropractor can help maintain proper posture during treatments. Chiropractic adjustments are completely safe for mother and baby. In addition to this, Dr. Cloe Barnes will prescribe you with custom exercises to keep you active, flexible and mobile throughout your pregnancy. Chiropractic adjustments can be especially attractive to people who would like to stay away from medications while pregnant and suffering from lower back pain.

Sciatica Caused by Pregnancy

A common phenomenon caused by lower back pain is the sciatic nerve becoming irritated. The sciatic nerve runs from each side of the spine down to the foot, connecting all of the muscles in the lower half of the body. When pinched or irritated it can become uncomfortable for a pregnant woman. This is known as Sciatica. When suffering from Sciatica a woman can feel mild aches to sharp severe pains in the back and side of the legs. Other symptoms include numbness and tingling and weakness in either leg or foot. Through spinal adjustments and stretching a chiropractor can release the pressure that is causing the pinched sciatic nerve which should alleviate the problems.

Joint Pain while Pregnant

Joint pains are equally as common in pregnant women. Due to the natural increase in fluid retention it is common for knee and ankle joints to come under increased pressure. This in turn can also decrease the required blood flow throughout the legs that can cause severe aching and throbbing. Soft tissue therapy can relax the muscles which will not only loosen the joints but will improve the blood flow. Blood will carry the oxygen to these joints which will allow them to heal quicker after a prolonged time of being under pressure. At Chance Chiropractic Rehab & Wellness we utilize many different techniques to combat joint and muscle pain. Call us today for a consultation!

Fatigue while Pregnant

The longer the pregnancy goes on the more this will come into effect. Your central nervous system runs along your spinal cord and is connected to your brain. It controls so many things in your body, from blinking and breathing to walking and talking. But when the central nervous system is negatively affected through poor spine health, it becomes harder to do those everyday normal jobs. Making sure your spine is aligned helps you feel more energetic because the body doesn’t have to compensate for problems associated with a kink in the nervous system. Dr. Chance will make sure that your spine is not under any abnormal stress even during a pregnancy. Through safe spinal adjustments we can improve your energy and general wellness which will make you feel a lot better.

Heartburn and Indigestion while Pregnant

Pregnant women can suffer from heartburn and indigestion. This is natural because not only are you eating for two, but you may also have cravings for foods that might not necessarily be the healthiest option. While the womb is expanding it is putting severe pressure on your internal organs, stomach, and intestines. In addition, the increased production in hormones can trigger heartburn. This increase allows the body and muscles to relax. While laying on your back these overly relaxed muscles result in the valve in your stomach relaxing which results in acid gaining access to your esophagus. A chiropractor can rework the muscles and help shift the esophageal valve into a more comfortable position that will allow it to function properly. We offer safe and natural nutritional options for you and baby.

The physical stress of pregnancy can lead to a great deal of discomfort.

Due to the weight that that is gained, a mother’s center gravity changes. It shifts to the front of her pelvis and this is not a natural position. It can result in added stress and discomfort in the lower back, feet and the pelvis.
Throughout the pregnancy, as the baby grows, the mother gains more weight and the back becomes more stressed, this causes the lordotic curvature in her low back to increase. If there has been a history of lower back problems, there is a good chance that the pregnancy will aggravate the condition. This may lead to difficultly performing daily routines and create difficulties in labor.

According to the American Pregnancy Association, 50-70% of pregnant women experience lower back pain at some point. The back pain generally peaks around the third trimester because this is when the baby gains the most weight. There are many more problems that the stress on the lower back can create such as leg cramps, abdominal cramping, constipation, and much more.

At Winter Park Chiro we utilize specific Webster protocol spinal adjustments and exercises to reduce extra stress during your pregnancy and ensure a smooth and safe birthing process and faster recovery.

If you have any questions or would like to schedule an evaluation you can book here or call our office at 407-960-2103.