RELIEF FOR PREGNACY-RELATED BACK PAIN, LEG PAIN
Pregnancy-related low back pain, leg pain,
pelvic pain and other neuromuscular pain conditions drains
the joy out of pregnancy for some. Just ask anyone
who’s been pregnant! Treatment
without drugs is desirable for these sufferers.
Chiropractic treatment with spinal manipulation is one such
evidence-based treatment option. (1) In a study that did not track
what kind of care (if any) they received for their
back pain, researchers found that the likelihood of the pain affecting self-grooming and work activities was twice the risk
for those who had a combination of musculoskeletal pain issues
versus just low back pain throughout pregnancy. Those who experienced
both pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and low back pain (LBP) had five times greater
risk of work absence. Those who noted
that they experienced a mix of PGP and LBP had a 13-times higher
likelihood. At 6 months postpartum, 16% still had some
pain, 38% had persistent pain, 50% were pain-free. (2) This is where relieving
care like chiropractic spinal manipulation comes into play. For example, a
26-year-old pregnant woman in her second trimester suffered
with severe pain in her low back and both hips and down
her right leg expressed relief after her initial
treatment with Cox® Technic flexion distraction decompression. Cox® spinal
manipulation was delivered in a side-lying, comfortable
modified position for treatment. She reported complete relief of
her pain with 8 visits. (3) Chiropractic is a non-drug, gentle
option for pain relief during pregnancy. Let your pregnant
friends know that they don’t have to suffer with back pain!
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Evaline Delson on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson about the utilization
of The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment protocols to help regain
some pain free joy of the pregnancy.
Minster HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise for (Pregnancy-Related and All)
Back Pain
Exercise certainly helps anyone
with back pain and even those who experience back pain while
pregnant. 42.3% of pregnant women had low back pain which
was more common than in the normal population. Being physically
active with regular exercise was recommended. (4) A study of
pregnant women who exercised from their 17th to their 34th week versus those
who did not exerices reported 21.9 mm less low back pain and 12.9
mm less sciatic pain on a VAS (0-100) scale score, 6.9% reported less pain, slept
better, had less pain while lifting, and were less limited
in their social lives due to pain. (5) A review of the outcomes
of 16 randomized clinical trials found that women who did
physical activity throughout their pregnancy had less pain
intensity, had reductions noted in their disability
questionnaires, and noted less general pain overall. (6) What
exercises are effective? A simple series of exercises centering
on abdominal tightness, pelvic tilting, and foot and ankle movements were found
to be statistically significant in lessening
pregnancy-related musculoskeletal disorders. (7) The three basic exercises for
back pain patients in the Cox® Technic System are comparable:
abdominal tightening, pelvic tilt, and knee chest exercises. So easy.
So effective.
Minster Chiropractic Center is honored to be your
Minster chiropractor and values your sharing your
chiropractic care with family and friends, especially the pregnant ones
this month! See you soon!
Make your Minster chiropractic
appointment today!