If you're a mom, or currently pregnant, you probably know how hard it is to perform simple daily tasks. Your entire pregnancy has put a strain on your neck, hips, knees, and especially on your back. What used to be a simple activity such as getting out of the bed now seemed to be a challenge that you have to deal with every day, considering that you have a bump that can make you either fall over and tip around the moment you lose your balance.
The good thing is, you don't have to carry the strain throughout your term - chiropractic adjustments and treatment can bring you relief during your pregnancy. It can bring relief to the weight and strain on your spine, which also means that this procedure can inhibit your nerves to be compressed due to that added weight. Compression of the nerves may cause the familiar tingling or numbing sensation on your arms, back, legs, fingers, and hips. As your little one grows along with your belly, you may need to go back to a chiropractor regular treatments. This also takes care of the imbalances that your growing belly may create.
CHIROPRACTIC TIPS FOR PREGNANCY
Visiting a chiropractor and getting these chiropractic adjustments are a perfect way to ensure that your body remains balanced - not to mention, this also helps you feel good throughout your term. But, it's not just about these adjustments - you too can do a lot of things that can help you feel better during your pregnancy such as exercising regularly. Get the blood flowing, walk or swim daily. Move and get those muscles moving. Remember, that safety is your top priority and always check with your doctor the kind of activities that you can and up to what extent is acceptable.
During pregnancy, you may also want to avoid wearing high heels. At this point, you can become unstable which may also trigger postural imbalances. Right now, sticking with comfortable and flat shoes doesn't sound like a bad idea after all. If you have small children, or if you're planning on lifting objects, make sure that you are familiar with proper lifting techniques such as bending your knees. If it's too heavy, do not be afraid to ask for help.
While sleeping, to ease your lower back from the added pressure, try putting a pillow in between your knees and lie on your side. If you have to be on a desk for work, try and use a footrest to relieve pressure off your legs and feet. As much as possible, try not to sit for more than 30 minutes - stand up from time to time and move around.
Once you've given birth, do not forget to
schedule chiropractic adjustments and treatments to help with your healing muscles. This is the time that your joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments are starting to return to its original form.
Alaska Back Care is the preferred Anchorage chiropractic for your needs.