Chiropractic Care for New Parents
By Donna Stark
There are some amazing moments heading your way the second you become a new parent, but sadly, some of those moments can be overshadowed by unexpected back pain. Not to burst your bubble, but did you know the way you carry and hold your newborn could be damaging to your spine? Fortunately, with routine chiropractic care at The Joint Chiropractic, you may not even experience any back pain at all. In fact, with regular adjustments in your life, you can continue showing up to those special moments feeling your absolute best!
Keep reading to learn more about postpartum back pain and how the chiropractic approach can help
New Babies and Back Pain
Even though a newborn only weighs a few pounds, the positions a parent is in when holding and lifting their bundle of joy are some of the main causes of back pain. In addition, new parents must also carry heavy gear around to keep their baby happy and safe. Things like diaper bags, car seats, strollers, and portable cribs can wreak havoc on your body and have even been known to take a parent or two out!
Chiropractic Care for New Parents
If you want to stay healthy and strong, and don't want to miss any of your child's milestone moments, come in to see your local chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic. Regular chiropractic adjustments can reduce the risk of pain and alleviate any discomfort you may already be experiencing by correcting alignment issues, reducing inflammation, easing muscle tension and strain, and supporting proper posture. On top of that, your chiropractor may also share their favorite suggestions on how to modify your lifestyle, behaviors, and sleeping positions so pain has no way of ever entering the picture.
Don't Forget These Back-Friendly Tips
In addition to regular chiropractic adjustments, there are several things you can do at home to reduce the risk of back pain when your baby comes home. Take a look at a few of them below.
- Use a chair with adequate lumbar support when holding and feeding your baby
- Bend at your knees when lifting your baby from the floor, crib, stroller, or bassinet
- Lower the sides of the crib instead of arching and reaching your body over them
- Choose a backpack with wide straps for your diaper bag
- Use proper form when lifting, carrying, and assembling the baby gear
- Alternate sides when holding your baby
Visit The Joint Chiropractic Today
Don't let back pain keep you away from all the special moments in your newborn's life. Come on in to The Joint Chiropractic to learn how beneficial regular chiropractic adjustments can be and how they can make life with a newborn more enjoyable!
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Cincinnati, Ohio.