Combining manual therapy and exercise is one of the best things that can be done to relieve the expectant mother's pain without the use of drugs which can be harmful to her unborn child and thus contraindicated during pregnancy.Pregnant women suffer from low back pain during pregnancy due to the physical changes their bodies are undergoing which are further complicated by the hormonal changes that are taking place during the pregnancy. As a result of the great weight in the front of the body, the center of gravity shifts more toward the back of the body, causing the normal spinal curve to increase and also the hip joints to rotate outward and the arches of the feet to flatten. Affected joints are supported by ligaments which are softened during the pregnancy by a hormone known as Relaxin. Relaxin, which is produced by the woman's ovaries primarily affect the joints in the pelvis, softening them and preparing them for stretching during childbirth.
In Motion understands the changes in your body and will generate a plan tailored to your needs. Our Doctors of Chiropractic can check the spine to insure that the pelvis and vertebra are functioning together as a unit and are properly balanced. All this is extremely important for the pregnant woman who needs to have her body as healthy and strong as possible in order to handle the rigors of pregnancy and childbirth.
A comprehensive rehabilitation program with our Physiotherapist can provide the pre-natal or post-natal patient with a means to manage the pain and discomfort often associated with pregnancy.
Pregnancy massage is provided by using a variety of techniques while focusing on the therapeutic needs of the client as she goes through physical and emotional changes.
Benefits of Massage Therapy for Pregnancy:
- Relieves stress and promotes relaxation
- Relieves muscle spasms, cramping, and myofascial pain
- Relieves headache discomfort
- Increases circulation of blood and lymph
- Relieves stress on weight-bearing joints
- Provides emotional support and nurturing touch
- Includes an ongoing educational exchange about the process of relaxation, breathing, and visualization which helps facilitate the clients' response during the labor process
Our registered massage therapists utilize a pregnancy pillow to allow clients the option to receive a massage in a more comfortable position.
