Back Pain
Common Causes of Back Pain During Pregnancy
Back pain is the most common soft tissue complaint pregnant women generally encounter. There are a number of reasons for this, including:
- increased ligament laxity due to the release of the hormone relaxin
- increase in weight gain and forward weight bearing
- poor body mechanics and postural habits
- ribcage enlargement increasing rib subluxations
- nerve and vascular impingement from mechanical pressure
The above factors increase the frequency of vertebral subluxations, muscular spasms, soft tissue pain and altered spinal biomechanics - all of which respond exceptionally well to regular chiropractic care.
