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What to know about pain relief during pregnancy...

8/20/2013

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This past week in the office we had a couple of pregnant women come into the office experiencing back and neck pain. Their primary concern is the welfare of the baby and are hesitant to take any kind of medication for pain relief. Why do pregnant women have more aches and pains in the joints and muscles? And what can be done to help?

I came across this article on Pub Med this week explaining why pregnant women tend to have some of the pains they do. As most patients in our office know, we have curves in our spine that help support our weight.

It is estimated that somewhere between 50% and 85% of women experience low back pain during pregnancy. With an increase in weight in the front of the body in pregnant women, the lower spine is also pulled forward creating an increase in the lower curve of the spine. This is called lumbar hyperlordosis. The increase curve will cause many of the aches and pains pregnant women experience.
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Here's what a chiropractor can do. I will quote from the published paper because he says it so awesome. "Owing to fears of the potential effects of medications, many women are unsure of what to do about low back and pelvic pain during pregnancy. This uncertainty can often lead to increased feelings of stress, anxiety, and helplessness. Women might report to their physicians with symptoms of pain located in the groin, pubic symphysis, or sacroiliac joint. They often believe that their pain is a result of a problem with their placenta, uterus, or developing baby. Common sacroiliac joint dysfunction can often cause substantial pelvic pain and can be relieved with a simple adjustment by a chiropractor in minutes. Chiropractors, as primary health care professionals, have the ability to identify and diagnose mechanical problems and to alleviate many cases of undue stress or anxiety. Chiropractic doctors are also trained to understand when symptoms are indicative of something more ominous and to refer the patient to the appropriate professional if a nonmechanical issue is suspected."

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7 Comments
Laurie link
8/20/2013 02:18:32 am

Wish I had had some help 32 years ago and with each of the 4 following pregnancies. I might not have spent the last 3 months of each in bed with early labor contractions. It was exhausting!

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Tara link
8/23/2013 04:11:56 am

@Laurie - that sounds awful! I'm in my first trimester with my second child - hopefully it will be a fairly easy experience.

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get pregnant fast link
9/9/2013 04:14:24 pm

Plenty of useful information related to pregnancy

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George Izner link
9/23/2013 03:29:20 am

Majority of pregnant women worried about severe pain of pregnancy and don't know what to do at the right time for the relief of this pain. Some women focus on fresh vegetables and fruits and some get relief after taking rest. But the best tips which are experienced and have good effect upon the pregnancy pain relief are described by you very well. As you discussed couple of pregnant women come in the office who hesitate about medication of this pain. But your recommendation about this not only best relief for pain but also allow them to do work during pregnancy.

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pregnant after 40 link
10/9/2013 06:35:05 pm

This kind of pain is very uncomfortable and can bring you nervous and exhausted. There are a lot of professionals who can help you with this.

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pregnant after 40 link
10/10/2013 02:28:04 am

btw, medications are the worst option one could choose!

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Chiropractor in Arizona link
11/1/2013 03:09:15 pm

Thank you for sharing this useful information with your readers.. well done.

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