4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Your Pregnancy Pains

By Donna Stark

There are a lot of changes going on during a pregnancy but none as painful as the structural imbalance that occurs in the body. Pregnancy leads to added weight in the front and that can cause improper alignment and extra stress on the lower back, hips, and knees. Fortunately, there are several things a person can do to reduce the discomfort and better manage the remaining time left in the pregnancy. If you are pregnant and looking for ways to increase your comfort, take a look at the following suggestions from your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic.

Exercise Daily

Light to moderate exercise is good for both the parent and the baby, so keep your body moving! Swimming and walking are good options to go with during this time because they are easy on the joints, will put less stress on the spine than other workouts, and can strengthen the heart and lungs. They can also be highly effective with helping you maintain a healthy weight.  

Engage in Deep Breathing Exercises

Deep breathing exercises can help reduce stress and relax the body which can have a remarkable effect on how a person perceives pain. Search online for some videos or ask your doctor for some suggestions on how to achieve the results you want.

Improve Your Posture

Sit up straight! You have probably heard those words a million times over throughout your lifetime but it couldn't be more important to do so than now. The way you hold and carry your body has a significant effect on your overall health and wellness, so try to make a consistent and daily effort to improve the way you sit, stand, and sleep. The corrections you make will go a long way with improving both the way you feel and the quality of your life.

Get Adjusted

One of the most important steps you can take to reduce your pain and improve your well-being is to see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic regularly. Chiropractic care can help alleviate pain, reduce stress, regulate hormones, and improve the quality of sleep you are getting. Essentially, it can improve nearly every aspect of your overall health and wellness, which means the health of your baby will be impacted too. And since chiropractic care is an all-natural approach, you won't have to worry about its safety at all during your pregnancy!

Come on in Today for Relief

Are you ready to start feeling better? Feel free to stop in and have a chat with the chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. Just be ready to get adjusted though, because after they answer all your questions and concerns, you won't have any doubt it's the right choice to make!

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Glendale, Ariz.