Structural changes occur to the body during pregnancy, their possible complications, and how chiropractic care can help:

During pregnancy the expectant mothers body will undergo structural changes to allow room for the babies growth and development. Along with these structural changes comes extreme stress on the muscles, joints and ligaments of the spine and pelvis. This extreme stress can cause misaligned joints, strain muscles, and over stretch ligaments resulting in a painful complications or can cause further irritation and complications to an already existing spinal or pelvic problem. There are four types of complications that can arise from spinal or pelvis dysfunction:

• Excessive curving of the lower back

  Chiropractic During Pregnancy - Understanding the Body's Changes ...