RELIEF FOR PREGNACY-RELATED BACK PAIN, LEG PAIN
Pregnancy-associated low back pain, leg pain,
pelvic pain and other neuromuscular pain issues drains
the happiness out of pregnancy for some. Just ask a current or formerly pregnant woman! Treatment
without medications is optimal for these sufferers.
Chiropractic treatment with spinal manipulation is one type of
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 discovered that the likelihood of the pain restricting self-grooming and work activities was twice the risk
for those who experienced a combination of musculoskeletal pain complaints
versus just low back pain throughout pregnancy. Those who had
both pelvic girdle pain (PGP) and low back pain (LBP) had a five-times higher likelihood of work absence. Those who noted
that they experienced a mix of PGP and LBP had a 13-times greater
likelihood. At 6 months postpartum, 16% had lingering
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 lower back and both hips and down
her right leg noted relief after her first
treatment with Cox® Technic flexion distraction decompression. Cox® spinal
manipulation was delivered in a side-lying, comfortable
modified position for treatment. She noted complete relief of
her pain with 8 visits. (3) Chiropractic is a non-drug, gentle
option for pain relief throughout pregnancy. Let your pregnant
friends know that they do not 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 use
of The
Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management treatment protocols to help regain
some pain free joy of the pregnancy.
New Roads HEALTH TIP OF THE MONTH: Exercise for (Pregnancy-Related and All)
Back Pain
Exercise surely benefits anyone
with back pain and even those who experience back pain during pregnancy. 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 suggested (4) A study of
pregnant women who exercised from their 17th to their 34th week versus those
who didn’t reported 21.9 mm less low back pain and 12.9
mm less sciatic pain on a VAS (0-100) scale score, 6.9% said they had less pain, slept
better, had less pain while lifting, and were less restricted
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 decreases noted in their disability
questionnaires, and noted less general pain overall. (6) What
exercises work? A simple series of exercises focusing
on abdominal tightness, pelvic tilting, and foot and ankle movements were found
to be statistically significant in decreasing
pregnancy-related musculoskeletal disorders. (7) The three basic exercises for
back pain patients in the Cox® Technic System are similar:
abdominal tightening, pelvic tilt, and knee chest exercises. So easy.
So effective.
New Roads Chiropractic Center is pleased to be your
New Roads chiropractor and appreciates your sharing your
chiropractic care with family and friends, especially the pregnant ones
this month! See you soon!
Schedule your New Roads chiropractic
appointment today!