Dr. Tiffani Fries and the team at Genesis Chiropractic Care have been helping women enjoy their best pregnancies using specialized prenatal techniques since 2002. Focused on comprehensive, holistic wellness solutions, our office serves clients throughout Salt Lake City, Utah; Millcreek, Utah; and Holladay, Utah. We offer integrative solutions for patients seeking pain relief, improved range of motion, overall wellness and more!

Wellness needs change during pregnancy. For many women, this nine-month journey is an ideal time to begin investigating holistic, natural options that allow them to enjoy comfort, extra energy and other benefits. This is precisely why so many pregnant women turn to prenatal chiropractic care. Does prenatal chiropractic care make for an easier pregnancy? There’s plenty of evidence to suggest that adjustments during pregnancy offer wellness benefits that range from injury avoidance to faster deliveries.

How Chiropractic Care Can Make Pregnancy Easier

During pregnancy, the body releases hormones to loosen joints and ligaments in anticipation of childbirth. For many women, this means feeling like they have to “relearn” how to operate inside their own bodies because hard, fast movements can lead to pain and injury. One of the most common complaints among pregnant women is something called round ligament pain that usually manifests as a sharp feeling in the groin or lower belly. However, it’s possible to strain any part of the body as loosening increases with every week of pregnancy. This is where chiropractic care can be essential for enjoying a comfortable, injury-free pregnancy. A chiropractor can help to ensure that your pelvic area and hips maintain proper alignment to prevent straining. Additionally, chiropractic care can help pregnant women to get back into alignment if they’ve strained or stressed joints and ligaments.

Prenatal chiropractic care is also commonly used by women seeking relief from back pain. During pregnancy, a shift in the center of gravity can create extreme stress on the lower-back area. The added weight of a growing baby can also create pain and discomfort as women compensate for body changes by altering the ways they walk and move. Unfortunately, the pain often only grows worse with each month of pregnancy. What’s more, the strain that occurs in the nine months leading up to delivery can actually make the birthing process more difficult. Researchers can enthusiastically point to the benefits of manual therapies and spinal manipulation for relieving stress that is placed on the spine during pregnancy. For many women, this is important for avoiding pain that runs down the back, legs and feet as a result of inflammation of the sciatic nerve.

For women struggling with nausea and morning sickness during pregnancy, chiropractic manipulation can have some surprising benefits. Chiropractic care can help to ease morning sickness by balancing the nervous system to allow for proper “hormonal” messaging. In many cases, an undetected subluxation in the spine may be exacerbating morning sickness by preventing the body from properly processing hormones and toxins. Prenatal chiropractic care is also focused on healing the digestive system to cool down the heartburn, indigestion and nausea that often plague pregnant women.

Live Your Best Nine Months: How to Use Prenatal Chiropractic Care to Enjoy an Easier Pregnancy

Ultimately, the goal of chiropractic care for pregnant women is to address any blockages or misalignments that can lead to inflammation and strain. Breaking up subluxations is really the key to keeping the body in balance to avoid everything from unnecessary nausea to frustrating lower-back pain. Dr. Tiffani Fries and the team at Genesis Chiropractic specialize in prenatal adjustments that can help pregnant women enjoy comfort and vitality! Many women find that the benefits of prenatal adjustments also extend to smoother, faster deliveries with shorter recovery times. Please contact us here at Genesis Chiropractic to learn more about prenatal chiropractic care or request your appointment.