Chiropractic and Breech Babies During Pregnancy Created inNewsletter Library At some point during the course of her pregnancy, a woman may begin to experience low back pain and even sciatica, that is, radiating pain down the back of a leg. The likely explanation for most of these cases of obstetric-related low back pain is the…

Pregnancy, Parenting, and Lower Back Pain Created inNewsletter Library,Pregnancy & Parenting You’re pregnant! Congratulations! Your body’s changing-wondrously, marvelously. One unexpected and unwelcome change may be lower back pain. Recent studies suggest that two-thirds of pregnant women experience lower back pain.1 These statistics seem reasonable. The weight of the growing baby, plus the weight of the…

Exercising with Your Baby Created inNewsletter Library,Pregnancy & Parenting From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago— like baby carriers, joggers and trailers— even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great…

Chiropractic Advice for Moms-to-Be Created inNewsletter Library,Pregnancy & Parenting The weight gain, the bloating, the nausea… Most new mothers will tell you that the aches and pains of pregnancy are a small price to pay for the beautiful bundle of joy they’re rewarded with nine months later. But as many new mothers can attest, the…

4 Reasons to See a Chiropractor while You’re Pregnant Many women wonder if it’s safe for them to see a chiropractor while they’re pregnant. As it turns out, chiropractic care isn’t just safe during pregnancy, it’s a good idea. Here are four reasons why visiting your Birmingham chiropractor at Birmingham Wellness Center could help you…

Pregnancy Created inCommon Conditions Treated,Chronic Condition Relief,Conditions Affecting Women Chiropractic care can help the spine and pelvis cope with the effects of pregnancy by restoring a state of balance. During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity shifts forward to the front of her pelvis. This additional weight in front, causes stress to the joints of…

Cervical Pillow Created inHealth & Wellness,Wellness Essentials,At Home There are a variety of different types of pillows that are made of different grades of foam and have custom curves designed into them to support your neck. If you are like most people, you sleep on your pillow for six to nine hours every night. Shouldn’t…