Pregnancy, Pediatric, & Family

In Dr. David's Words

Pregnancy is one of the wonderful blessings that women and families experience in their journey. However, a woman may also experience a load of different health-related symptoms, each of which vary in severity during the course of the pregnancy. Among these symptoms, back pain is one of the most common ones due to a variety of factors: hormonal changes, biochemical/physiological changes, and structural changes. As the fetus grows inside the mother’s womb and her belly comes out, the shape, or curvature, of her entire spine also changes to support and endure the unusual size and weight of the fetus and uterus.

This hyper-extended spinal curvature destroys the balance of the body’s bio-mechanics as the center of gravity moves forward, which then causes tension and inflammation in the lower back as well as the pelvic and hip joints. Additionally, if the mother has an asymmetrical positioning of their right and left pelvic bones, she is more vulnerable to tension and inflammation in one or both sides of her pelvic and hip joints, lower back muscle groups, as well as round ligaments.

Back pain during pregnancy is a common issue and a painful one at that. Pain-relief medication is not recommended for this condition as it can cause harm to the fetus. Prenatal chiropractic is a safe, non-invasive treatment for pregnancy related back pain as well as other ailments. After the baby is brought into the world, many families consider family chiropractic to help with their child’s growing pains and to prevent “text neck” and other posture problems.

We at Alight Chiropractic are excited to provide prenatal relief and help you have a great pregnancy experience! Our Kirkland chiropractor also provides prenatal and pediatric chiropractic, and has enjoyed helping mothers and children alike on their wellness journey. Contact us today!