Pregnancy and childbirth as well as postural changes associated with breastfeeding and care for a newborn can take a toll on the body. Additionally, the emotional and hormonal changes following birth can result in a compromised nervous system. These changes can lead to anxiety, stress, physical discomfort, pelvic imbalance, and muscle strain causing:
- Neck pain and headaches
- Back pain
- Joint stiffness
- Wrist, hand, and thumb pain
- Hip and sacroiliac joint imbalance and discomfort
- Pelvic floor pain and core dysfunction
Providers at Cooper Chiropractic provide gentle chiropractic adjustments and muscle work geared toward restoring balance, improving posture, and alleviating pain leading to an overall smoother recovery in the postpartum period. Regular chiropractic care also helps regulate the nervous system promoting improved sleep, reduced anxiety, and hormone and immune system regulation. If warranted, our providers can provide a diastasis recti assessment as well as facilitate pelvic floor physical therapy referrals to trusted providers in the community.