Pregnancy causes a lot of changes in a woman’s body. Carrying a baby can put pressure and strain your back and other body parts, causing pain. Prenatal chiropractic care works to alleviate this pain. At Ries Wellness, serving Bucktown and Chicago, IL, our chiropractor provides a variety of natural methods to alleviate aches and pains during pregnancy. Our goal is to make the experience less uncomfortable and to help prepare your body for childbirth.

How it Works

When you visit us, we will form a treatment plan for you based on your specific pains. This typically includes spinal manipulations and adjustments. Our chiropractor will manually realign the spine to alleviate any pressure on the body. This can relieve lower back pain from carrying the baby. We also offer stretching exercises, massages, and more to alleviate pain during pregnancy.

Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care

If you are considering chiropractic care when pregnant, here are just some of the benefits you will get

It’s Safe and Effective

There are no known side effects of chiropractic care in pregnant women. Since our prenatal chiropractor, Dr. Anthony Ries, is trained to work with expectant mothers, he has extensive knowledge on how to safely perform chiropractic care during pregnancy. We will address any concerns you have and answer all your questions before starting treatment.

Relieves Back Pain

Due to added weight and hormonal changes during pregnancy, mothers may experience misalignments in their spines that can press on the spinal nerves, causing pain. Chiropractic adjustments realign out-of-position joints and ligaments, reducing back pain. Spinal manipulation is also pivotal in correcting curvatures and abnormal postures. 

Enhances Smooth Delivery

It is every mother’s dream to have a short labor and smooth birthing process. Chiropractic care during your pregnancy aligns your spine, pelvis and hips, promoting smooth delivery.

Reduces Nausea

Chiropractic care can reduce the frequency and severity of nausea during pregnancy. Since chiropractic treatment focuses on the nervous system, an optimally working nervous system maintains a healthy balance of hormones, lessening the severity of morning sickness. 

What to Expect

If you are about to see our prenatal chiropractor, you don’t need to be nervous. We will guide you through treatments and ensure that you are comfortable. Our chiropractor uses a comfortable, special table to adjust to pregnant mothers’ bodies. We also use safe techniques to avoid pressure on the abdomen. 

Visit Our Prenatal Chiropractor in Chicago, IL for Pain Relief

If you are experiencing aches and pains during pregnancy, we can help. At Ries Wellness, serving Bucktown and Chicago, IL, our team of experts will find the right treatments to alleviate your pain and make pregnancy less uncomfortable. Our prenatal chiropractor is happy to answer any questions you have. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more.