There exist better recovery plans for a sprained ankle than for a woman postpartum. Let us help raise the standard of care for postpartum women.
Both neuromuscular and biochemical changes occur during pregnancy. A woman’s centre of gravity shifts as her baby grows, which increases stress and strain to ligaments, muscles, joints, and other supportive tissues of the pelvis and low back.
Compensatory patterns have an impact up the back and into the neck, causing varying levels of discomfort. Additionally, increased ligament laxity is due to the release of a hormone called relaxin. For this reason, adjustments are especially gentle during pregnancy.
The below factors increase the frequency of discomfort, muscular spasms, soft tissue pain, and altered biomechanics. Fortunately, they all respond very well to chiropractic care:
- increased ligament laxity due to the release of relaxin
- increase in weight gain and forward weight bearing
- poor body mechanics and postural habits
- ribcage enlargement increasing rib discomfort
- nerve and vascular impingement from mechanical pressure (eg. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), and Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS))
- Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD), also known as Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
- Increased headaches during a time when most women want to avoid taking unnecessary pills