Prenatal Chiropractor in Jersey City, NJ

It is widely believed that chiropractors are only used for those who have been in an accident, have had an injury, or are dealing with back and neck problems. However, chiropractors are trained to help women during their pregnancy, and if they’re dealing with infertility.

Chiropractors have created specially made adjustable flat tables that allow pregnant women to be able to lie down comfortably without adding any extra pressure to the stomach. We often see women in our clinic due to the constant changes that are occurring to their bodies during pregnancy, a few of these changes include:

– Hormonal changes
– Posture changes
– Not being able to take medications for the discomfort felt during pregnancy

Many women will deal with intrauterine constraint, which is when the pelvis becomes misaligned and reduces the amount of room that is available for the baby to develop. Not only do women deal with many issues during pregnancy as their body continuously changes, but the spine is also the main communicator to the entire body. Seeing a chiropractor for chiropractic adjustments regularly helps to make sure that the spinal function is at its peak.

Regular chiropractic adjustments during pregnancy allow women to receive a wide array of benefits, a few of these benefits include:

– Curbing nausea
– Decreasing the amount of time in labor
– Helping to ease any pains in the joints, back, and neck
– Increasing the patients’ chances of a vaginal birth

There is no set time frame for when a pregnant woman should start chiropractic care. As the belly grows and the body ramps up the production of hormones, as well as the loosening of the ligaments and joints, pregnant women may start to feel discomfort and pain. This is where pregnancy chiropractic care comes in, as we are able to help realign the spine, as well as the ligaments and muscles that surround the spine, in order to help ease any of the discomfort and pain you may be dealing with when pregnant.

Regular chiropractic visits earlier in the pregnancy, up until after birth, are recommended for the optimal alignment of your spine. We usually recommend visits once a month at the start of the pregnancy; however, they may ramp up to once a week once you get further in pregnancy.

Chiropractors can help to decrease any pain that occurs during pregnancy and labor. Chiropractors are proven safe, effective, and drug-free treatments to help pregnancy discomfort while improving function during pregnancy and after birth.

We can help by reducing back and pelvic pain, relieving tired and achy muscles, helping prepare the body for childbirth, and helping ensure faster recovery after birth.

During a chiropractic adjustment, the chiropractor will ask how you’re feeling. During this time, it is best to be honest and let them know exactly what you are going through, so the chiropractor can best help relieve any discomfort and pain you may be feeling. They will ask you to lay on your stomach on the special chiropractic adjustment table, where they will use specialized instruments to help readjust the body.

At Harborside Sport & Spine, we are committed to helping our prenatal patients with evidence-based practice utilizing chiropractic care, and if needed, recommending prenatal massage. For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We serve patients from Jersey City NJ, Hoboken NJ, Weehawken NJ, West New York NJ, Guttenberg NJ, Secaucus NJ, Harrison NJ, Kearny NJ, Newark NJ, Belleville NJ, Lyndhurst NJ, East Orange NJ and Elizabeth NJ.