Chiropractic Adjustments – Safe and Effective During Pregnancy

Pregnant women may think that it’s the morning sickness that will do them in. And, of course they worry about a safe, easy delivery. However, there are many many months of pregnancy in between where excellent chiropractic care during pregnancy can help insure that your pregnancy is free of discomfort. Unaware of the benefits, many women may not consider chiropractic care during a pregnancy, despite back pain, joint stiffness and other issues that they mistakenly believe they have to “live with.” No doubt about it, carrying a baby in pregnancy puts a strain on the lower back, especially late in the second and during the third trimester. Dr. Steven Schram knows how to help resolve these issues using chiropractic care to ease the pressure and keep moms to be feeling like they are in tip top shape. Plus, he has several amazing massage therapists in his office who are well skilled in treating the pregnant patient.

As pregnant women adjust their posture, their way of sitting, walking and standing to accommodate for the extra girth and weight they are carrying, the put strain on the joints and back muscles. This can also have a ripple effect, causing other aches and pains in other parts of the body. The discomfort can also disturb sleep, cause necessary headaches and make what should be a wonderful time of life less enjoyable. Chiropractic care during pregnancy from Dr. Steven Schram can make this enjoyable time in life even better.

Back pain in pregnancy is most often caused by the extra weight of the fetus, putting a strain on the abdominal muscles and back. As the center of gravity shifts it will effect your posture, and the way you walk and move. In addition, pregnant women produce hormones which, near the end of the pregnancy, have joint loosening properties. Vertebrae can be more easily misaligned and effect the soft tissue and muscles surrounding it. This very common problem can easily and quickly be treated with gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy. As a preventive measure, chiropractic care during pregnancy can also make sure that the “fourth trimester” when you begin carrying, lifting and nursing your newborn infant, is also free of pain and discomfort.

Dr. Schram has been treating pregnant women since 1984. With specific and gentle techniques he makes sure that your treatment is safe and effective for not just you, but also for your growing baby.

Enjoy soothed nerves, relaxed muscle tissue and an less strain on your vertebrae for your entire pregnancy and beyond. Call Dr. Steven Schram today at (212) 696 4426 and ask how you can avoid spinal strain, learn back strengthening exercises and get in shape for a healthy, safe pregnancy and easy delivery.