Gentle, non-force chiropractic adjustments can help alleviate body stress and provide relief from
ongoing discomfort. For women trying to avoid medications to treat pain, chiropractic manipulation is a safe and natural option. Doctors of chiropractic can also offer nutrition, ergonomic, and exercise advice to help you enjoy a healthy pregnancy.
Expected results from chiropractic care during pregnancy include:
Prenatal Chiropractic NYC can also be beneficial after childbirth. In the eight weeks following labor and delivery, the ligaments that loosened during pregnancy begin to tighten and return to their pre-pregnancy state. Ideally, joint problems brought on during pregnancy from improper lifting or reaching should be treated during this time to prevent muscle tension, headaches, rib discomfort, and shoulder problems.