Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Redwood City
A woman’s body undergoes profound changes during pregnancy and delivery. The hips widen, muscles change position, and body weight shifts dramatically. These changes can put excess stress on joints, muscles, and nerves, which may cause discomfort and make delivery more difficult.
Prenatal chiropractic care eases the body through the transitional period of pregnancy using a series of relaxing treatments. A combination of massage, chiropractic, and nutritional care helps the body adapt to pregnancy and prepare for delivery.
The Drs. at Family Chiropractic have guided thousands of women in Redwood City through their pregnancies over the past 40 years. We understand that every pregnancy is unique. We take the time to discuss your pregnancy and your health before using modern treatments and manual therapies to provide the highest quality care.
Let the specialists at Family Chiropractic ensure that your pregnancy is healthy, happy, and pain-free.
The Prenatal Chiropractic Care You Need
Many healthcare professionals consider prenatal chiropractic care to be essential to a smooth pregnancy. Chiropractic therapies are not just beneficial for reducing muscle pain. They support a healthier pregnancy from the first signs of showing to delivery.
Here are a few reasons why prenatal care is so important.
Reduce Discomfort
Discomfort during pregnancy is very common, but you don’t need to suffer through it. For example, about 80% of women experience back pain during pregnancy that can be treated with chiropractic care. Prenatal chiropractic can also reduce nausea, leg pain, and swelling.
Protect Your Baby
Prenatal chiropractic care can benefit your baby by ensuring that your pelvis is correctly positioned during pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis can restrict the amount of space your baby has to develop, and it can prevent the baby from moving into a healthy birthing position (head first and rear-facing).
Ease Delivery
Women who receive prenatal chiropractic care experience 25% to 31% shorter labor times. This is because chiropractic care aligns your pelvis for a smooth delivery. It also supports the hormonal changes that occur during labor to relax the muscles and ligaments in the pelvis.
Improve Posture
Pregnancy changes your body drastically, and it can negatively affect your posture in the long term. Chiropractic treatments prevent your spine from curving too much and help you carry your weight in a healthy way. Good posture during pregnancy also helps your body transition more easily during labor.
Reduce Stress and Improve Sleep
Prenatal chiropractic is also an effective way to manage stress and improve sleep, reducing the likelihood of miscarriage and preterm birth. Massage therapies release tension and promote relaxation while giving you a peaceful moment to yourself.
Treatment Programs
Family Chiropractic offers a variety of chiropractic treatments to ease discomfort during and after pregnancy. The non-pharmaceutical and non-invasive treatments are safe for mother and child.
Chiropractic Care
Prenatal chiropractic care targets areas that commonly cause discomfort during pregnancy. Dr. Piazza gently manipulates the spine and joints to relieve tension. This helps your body to transition smoothly through the stages of pregnancy. When your body suffers less stress, tension, and inflammation, it provides a better environment for your baby’s growth.
Spinal Decompression
Spinal decompression is an effective treatment for back and hip pain during pregnancy. Using modern technology and manual therapies, Dr. Piazza repositions the spine to better support your weight and relieve back pain. Patients often experience significant relief after one treatment and total relief after 4 to 8 treatments.
Postnatal Therapeutic Massage
Labor puts an incredible amount of stress on your muscles. Postnatal massage can help ease the resulting pain and tension while helping your body to adjust to motherhood. Regular postnatal massages can also encourage fulfilling sleep and reduce pain in your arms and shoulders from carrying your newborn.
Family Chiropractic has specialized in prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care in Redwood City for over 40 years. We are proud to have helped multiple generations in the community enjoy healthy pregnancies and grow thriving families.
If you are experiencing any discomfort due to your pregnancy, including back pain, pelvis pain, leg pain, nausea, or swelling, contact Family Chiropractic now. Just one treatment can bring significant relief and promote a healthy delivery.
Contact Family Chiropractic today to schedule your appointment. Or, drop in for a visit on Main Street, Redwood City.
