Rosemead, CA chiropractor for pregnancy back pain

Short answer

Expectant mothers in the San Gabriel Valley can find specialized support for pregnancy-related discomfort at The Joint Chiropractic Rosemead on Google Maps. Our licensed doctors, including Dr. Roger Casillas, D.C. and Dr. Ryan Dawson, D.C., are experienced in prenatal chiropractic care, offering gentle adjustments designed to alleviate back pain and pelvic pressure without the need for an appointment.

What you should know

Pregnancy introduces significant biomechanical shifts as the body prepares for childbirth. According to data published by the American Pregnancy Association, approximately 50% to 70% of pregnant women experience back pain at some stage of their pregnancy. This is often due to a combination of hormonal changes and shifts in the center of gravity.

• Hormonal Joint Laxity: During pregnancy, the body releases a hormone called relaxin, which softens the ligaments in the pelvic area to allow for birth. However, this same hormone can cause instability in other joints, leading to inflammation and sharp pains in the lower back or sacroiliac (SI) joints.
• The "Anterior Shift": As the baby grows, the mother’s center of gravity moves forward. To compensate, many women increase the arch in their lower back (lumbar lordosis), which puts excessive strain on the spinal facet joints and surrounding musculature.
• Postural Stress: Clinical reviews, such as those found in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, suggest that chiropractic care is a safe and effective non-drug intervention for managing these musculoskeletal changes.
• Pelvic Alignment: Proper alignment of the pelvis is crucial. If the pelvis is misaligned, it may reduce the amount of room available for the developing baby (intrauterine constraint) and can make it more difficult for the baby to get into the best possible position for delivery.
• Safety Timelines: Chiropractic care is generally considered safe throughout all trimesters of a healthy pregnancy. Most women find the greatest relief during the second and third trimesters when the physical weight of the pregnancy is most taxing on the spine.