Pregnancy puts the body through one of the most significant physical transformations it will ever experience, and the spine and pelvis bear a substantial portion of that load. As the baby grows and the center of gravity shifts forward, the lumbar spine compensates with an increased curve, the pelvis tilts, and the surrounding muscles work harder to maintain balance and stability. For many pregnant patients the result is back pain, hip pain, sciatica, or pelvic discomfort that makes sleeping, sitting, standing, and moving through daily life significantly more difficult.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe, gentle, and often highly effective for these complaints. Dr. Jay Lagoni has treated pregnant patients throughout his nearly 20 years in practice and sees pregnancy-related back pain and sciatica regularly at Lagoni Chiropractic. Treatment is adapted to each trimester and to the specific complaints and physical changes of each patient. Positioning and techniques are modified to ensure comfort and safety throughout the pregnancy.
The most common reasons pregnant patients seek chiropractic care include lower back pain from the increased lumbar curve and added anterior weight, sciatica from pressure on the sciatic nerve as the uterus expands, pelvic pain and instability as the joints loosen in preparation for delivery, and mid-back and rib pain from postural changes in the thoracic spine. In many cases these complaints are dismissed as a normal part of pregnancy and patients are told to wait it out. They do not have to.
Treatment for pregnant patients at Lagoni Chiropractic is gentle by design. Adjusting techniques and table positioning are modified throughout the pregnancy to accommodate a growing abdomen and changing joint laxity. The Arthrostim instrument is particularly useful during pregnancy for patients who prefer or require a lower force approach. Soft tissue work, low-level laser therapy, kinesiotaping for lumbar and pelvic support, and a specific home exercise program are all part of the toolkit depending on what the patient needs.
If you are pregnant and dealing with back pain, sciatica, or pelvic discomfort, call us at (765) 778-4095 or fill out the form on our New Patient page.
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