Aches and pains during pregnancy can cause discomfit, however, we provide prenatal chiropractic care at Live Well Chiropractic in West Haven and Layton, UT, to alleviate any pain and help you enjoy the pregnancy process. Today, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about prenatal chiropractic care so you have more insight before visiting us. After a readthrough, contact us for any additional details and so we can tell you about our treatments!

Why Does Pregnancy Cause Discomfort?

Early pregnancy has its own set of physical symptoms, but as it progresses, women often feel aches, stiffness, and pains they from carrying a child. The extra weight on joints and the changes that the body goes through to prepare for childbirth add can also cause discomfort for women who may have trouble sleeping and generally don’t feel well during pregnancy.

What is Prenatal Chiropractic Care?

Prenatal chiropractic care is designed specifically for pregnant women and can help them feel more comfortable during their pregnancy. This care has to be handled the right way because pregnancy can make women more vulnerable to joint injury and increased pelvic pain in some cases. Due to this, prenatal chiropractic has to be focused on safe treatments and positions for the mother and child.

How Can Our Chiropractors Help?

Our chiropractors can utilize gentle treatments and techniques to help realign the spine and joints. This reduces pain and discomfort, and can make movement easier. Seeing our chiropractors regularly during pregnancy is beneficial in keeping aches and pains to a minimum. In addition, the treatments can help you stay flexible and active as your due date approaches.

What Treatments Make Pregnancy Easier?

Treatment pregnancy vary for each person. Changes to treatments may also need to be made as the pregnancy progresses because some chiropractic manipulation techniques may not be as safe as they were at the beginning of the term. Our chiropractors will work closely with you to provide you with the treatments that will make you feel comfortable and are most suitable for you.

Contact us Prenatal Chiropractic Care Today

If you're in the West Haven or Layton, UT, and in need of prenatal chiropractic care, our team at Live Well Chiropractic is happy to help. We want to help you have an enjoyable pregnancy and reduce the aches and pains you may experience as your due date nears. Contact us today to learn more about our treatments and to schedule an appointment!