DeMaio Family Chiropractic
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy – Gambrills
2391 Brandermill Blvd.
Suite 105
Gambrills, MD 21054
410-721-2222
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy – Bowie
17000 Science Dr.
Suite 204
Bowie, MD 20715
301-262-4545
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy – Odenton
Odenton: 1413 Annapolis Rd.
Suite 100
Odenton, MD
410-672-1700
DeMaio Family Chiropractic & Physical Therapy – Severna Park
456-A Governor Ritchie Hwy.
Severna Park, MD 21146
410-946-6499
Chiropractic Advice For Moms-To-Be
As many new mothers can attest, the muscle strains of pregnancy are very real and can be more than just a nuisance. The average weight gain of 25-35 pounds, combined with the increased stress placed on the body by the baby, may result in severe discomfort. Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers will develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies.
This is especially true during late pregnancy, when the baby's head presses down on a woman's back, legs, and buttocks, irritating her sciatic nerve. And for those who already suffer from low-back pain, the problem can become even worse.
During pregnancy, a woman's center of gravity almost immediately begins to shift forward to the front of her pelvis. Although a woman's sacrum, or posterior section of the pelvis, has enough depth to enable her to carry a baby, the displaced weight still increases the stress on her joints.
As the baby grows in size, the woman's weight is projected even farther forward, and the curvature of her lower back is increased, placing extra stress on the spinal disks.
In compensation, the normal curvature of the upper spine increases, as well.
While these changes sound dramatic, pregnancy hormones help loosen the ligaments attached to the pelvic bones. But even these natural changes designed to accommodate the growing baby can result in postural imbalances, making pregnant women prone to having awkward trips and falls.
What Can You Do?
Call a chiropractor for an evaluation and treatment to make your pregnancy more comfortable with less muscle strain on your body.