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, speedy 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, stiffness in the joints and other issues that they mistakenly believe they have to “live with.” No doubt about it, 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.

The strain on the joints and back can also have a ripple effect, causing other aches and pains in other parts of the body, 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 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. Steve 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 can 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 easily misaligned and affect the soft tissue and muscles surrounding it. This very common problem can be easily and quickly treated with 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.

Chiropractors receive specific training in treating pregnant women and Dr. Schram has been treating pregnant women since 1984. With specific and gentle techniques he assures that your treatment is safe and effective for you and 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 delivery.