Pregnancy Care
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The Doctors and Therapists at Lakeway Spine Center use advanced physiotherapeutic and manual therapy techniques to eliminate pain and restore normal biomechanics to painful joints. Chiropractic Care helps women get well and stay well - before, during, and after their pregnancies!
Dr. Andrea Luise-Williams is extremely comfortable caring for pregnant women and has had tremendous results in decreasing both pre- and post- natal discomfort.
Dr. Andrea uses a table designed with the pregnant patient in mind. It has a section that can be lowered at the abdomen to make room for the belly while still supporting the patient from below. This allows the expectant mother to be able to lie face down, even in the last trimester, without discomfort during treatment!
Jennifer Burdick, LMT, one of Lakeway Spine Center's therapists, is trained and highly skilled in pre-natal massage.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy is safe for both mother and baby. There are no known contraindications to Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. Many Chiropractic patients report that their labor and delivery were faster and more comfortable because of the treatment they received during the pregnancy!
Common Problems Addressed by LSC During Pregnancy Include:
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Hip and Lower Back Discomfort
- Lower and Upper Back Pain
- Headaches
- Sciatica
- Sacroiliac Pain
- Muscle Cramps
- Extremity Numbness
- Pubic Bone Pain / Tenderness
- Rib Pain / Tenderness
- Many more...
The problems listed above, and others, tend to respond well to gentle, non-invasive care such as Chiropractic Care and Massage Therapy. Typical pre-natal care will range in frequency from weekly to monthly depending on how far along the pregnancy is and any associated complications. Spinal adjustments are especially gentle for expecting moms since the hormone Relaxing is present to make the ligaments more flexible during pregnancy.
Chiropractic Treatment During Pregnancy Includes:
Therapeutic Exercises and Stretches - Enables spinal muscles to maintain the spine and body in a neutral posture.- Pre- and Post-Natal Massage Therapy - Keeps muscles flexible and relaxed to reduce bouts of muscle aches & pains.
- General Pregnancy Information - Discussions of diet, nutrition, breastfeeding, biomechanical tips to reduce strain.
- Coordination of Care with OB-GYN, Doula, etc.