A new addition to the family is always an exciting time. But it’s also, as many parents would agree, exhausting. As a new mom, you’re healing post-birth, as well as potentially breastfeeding your newborn. Inevitably, there are tons of adjustments happening. It can also be both an emotionally and physically taxing time.
When it comes to physical changes, your spine and pelvis, in particular, face unique challenges during this recovery phase. So, can chiropractic care help? What should you know during this transitional period? Here are your Lithia chiropractor’s top tips!
Tip #1. Consider Booking An Early Spinal Assessment
The process of pregnancy and delivery can significantly impact your spinal alignment. A thorough chiropractic evaluation in the early postpartum period can help identify any misalignments that occurred during pregnancy or delivery.
Early detection allows for gentle corrections that support your body’s natural healing process, helping prevent long-term issues from developing during this crucial recovery time.
Tip #2. Focus on Restoring Pelvic Alignment
Pregnancy hormones and delivery cause changes in pelvic positioning that can persist after birth. However, chiropractic adjustments help restore proper pelvic alignment, supporting your body’s return to its pre-pregnancy state. This realignment is vital for preventing compensatory movements that could lead to discomfort as you adjust to caring for your newborn.
Tip #3. Seek Out Nervous System Support
The postpartum period places new demands on your nervous system as you adapt to different sleep patterns and caregiving activities. Proper spinal alignment helps optimize nervous system function, supporting your body’s ability to handle these changes and demands. Regular adjustments help maintain this optimal function, contributing to better adaptation during the postpartum recovery.
Tip #4. Discuss Adaptive Postural Care
Caring for a newborn introduces new movement patterns that can strain your spine. This is why we encourage you to seek out and discuss adaptive postural care with your local chiropractor.
Your chiropractor can assess how these movements affect your spinal health and provide specific guidance for maintaining proper alignment. This proactive approach helps prevent potential issues from developing as you adjust to the physical demands of motherhood.
Tip #5. Track Your Progress
Your body’s healing process during the postpartum period is unique and dynamic. Regular chiropractic visits allow for careful monitoring of your recovery progression, ensuring that your spine and pelvis continue to stabilize properly. This monitoring helps identify and address any concerns early, supporting optimal healing.
Alternatively, you can also track your progress on your own. For instance, you could keep a journal, noting your mood, areas of tension or soreness, and more each day. This can provide motivation and clear data when you need it the most.
Discover The Power of Chiropractic Care Today!
As your body continues to change post-pregnancy, maintaining proper spinal alignment becomes important for long-term well-being. Chiropractic care helps establish and maintain healthy alignment patterns that support your changing needs throughout the postpartum period and beyond.
Ultimately, each mother’s postpartum experience is unique. Yet, your chiropractor can create a care plan that addresses your particular concerns while supporting your body’s natural healing processes. This individualized approach helps ensure optimal recovery and adaptation to your new role.
Begin your postpartum recovery journey today. With At Last Chiropractic, you can rest assured you’re with a team that truly cares. Book your appointment today!
