Prenatal Chiropractic Care: Ease Your Journey with Well Set.

By: Dr. Chase Stanker, DC, TPI.

Hey there, mama-to-be! Welcome to the wonderful journey of pregnancy! But let’s be real — if you found yourself here, you might be one of the thousands of women feeling the serious aches and pains for the next 40ish-weeks. From the backaches to sciatica, your body’s going through some serious changes. But fear not, we might be your new best friend.

Welcome to Well Set!

Tailored Techniques for Mom-To-Be:

Set aside the images of aggressive adjustments that you might have in your head – prenatal chiropractic care is all about gentle, tailored care for you and that little bun in the oven. At Well Set, our highly trained team knows exactly how to adjust your body safely to accommodate your growing belly using the Webster Technique.

No need to worry about harming your baby—they’re snug as a bug in there! But with gentle adjustments, your chiropractor can help ease those strains on your back and pelvis, making the long days on your feet feel a bit more bearable.

Addressing Sciatica and Pelvic Discomfort: 

During pregnancy, your body undergoes various changes to prepare for the birth of your baby. One such change involves the production of a hormone known as relaxin. The primary role of relaxin is to relax the ligaments throughout your body including your pelvis, which is essential for making the birthing process smoother. However, a side effect of this loosening is that it can sometimes cause the bones in your spine to shift or become misaligned, leading to discomfort or pain.

Sciatica—sounds like a super-villain, right? Well, it’s no joke when it strikes during pregnancy. That shooting pain down your leg can make even the simplest tasks feel like climbing Mount Everest. With consistent prenatal chiropractic care, we can help relieve that pressure, giving you some much-needed relief.

Chiropractic care comes into play as a supportive remedy for these misalignments. Chiropractors specialize in correcting these misalignments through safe and effective techniques. By realigning your spine and pelvis, chiropractic care not only aims to reduce the discomfort you might be experiencing but also ensures that your body is in the best possible alignment for when it’s time to give birth. This not only contributes to your comfort during pregnancy but can also facilitate a smoother delivery process.

Tips for Finding Relief at Home:

Can’t make it to the chiropractor’s office regularly? We get it—life happens! But, there are things you can do at home to complement your prenatal chiropractic care. From gentle stretches, moderate exercises, and tips to help with ergonomics while your body compensates for a growing baby, there are plenty of ways to give your body some TLC between appointments. Our docs would love to help collaborate with you on finding exactly what your body needs throughout your pregnancy. Your body will thank you from the inside out!

So, there you have it! Pregnancy pains may be par for the course, but they don’t have to take over your life. With the help of our team, you can breeze through those 40ish-weeks feeling like a superhero!

Say goodbye to the aches and hello to the happier and more comfortable you!