Pregnancy Back Pain Care in Edmonton
How Chiropractic Care Could Help
Pregnancy is an incredible experience, but for many women it also comes with unexpected aches and pains. As your body changes to make room for your growing baby, your posture shifts, hormones loosen stabilizing ligaments, and your muscles take on extra strain. The result can be discomfort in the lower back, hips, or pelvis that makes everyday activities more of a challenge. Pregnancy back pain is common; options for care are available at South Side Chiropractic.
Why This Discomfort Occurs During Pregnancy
As your baby grows, your centre of gravity shifts forward, pulling on your back muscles and placing extra stress on your lumbar spine. The hormone relaxin also causes ligaments to loosen in preparation for birth, which may make joints feel less stable. Combined with changes in how you sit, sleep, and move, it’s easy to see why lower back pain shows up during pregnancy.
Pain may feel like a dull ache in the lower back, tension in the hips or pelvis, discomfort when standing or walking for extended periods, or trouble sleeping comfortably.
Gentle Chiropractic Care for Expectant Moms
Dr. Don provides prenatal chiropractic care using gentle approaches and special equipment, designed for each trimester. Adjustments are adapted to each stage of pregnancy and focused on ease.
“The goal is to encourage stability and help the body adjust to the changes of pregnancy,” explains Dr. Don.
Prenatal care may provide benefits such as:
- Reducing pressure on the spine and pelvis
- Encouraging alignment and mobility
- Promoting ease in daily activities
- Supporting pelvic balance throughout pregnancy
Tips for Day-to-Day Comfort
Alongside in-office care, we often share simple strategies to help you feel better between visits, such as using pillows for added rest when sleeping, taking short breaks to rest and stretch during the day, staying active with gentle movement, and avoiding standing or sitting in one position too long.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Ease Prenatal Back Pain in Edmonton
Back pain doesn’t have to overshadow this special time of your life. Contact South Side Chiropractic today to learn more about prenatal chiropractic options and schedule your visit.
