Pregnancy

Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care 

Pregnancy is an exciting period where you are anticipating the arrival of your baby, but it can also be filled with anxiety and uncertainty and it places a lot of stress on your body.

At Keystone we take a holistic approach to pregnancy and support you through the many changes that are happening in your body as it nurtures and develops your baby.

As your baby grows your centre of gravity changes and this changes the loads on your lower back and pelvis. These changes also create compensatory adaptions throughout your body which we can help to address so they don't become problematic.

What are the common issues? 

• Low back or pelvic pain

• increased pressure on the diaphragm causing reflux and/or shortness of breath

• generalised aches and pains

• difficulty sleeping

How can Keystone help? 

At Keystone Chiropractic & Yoga, our chiropractors take a holistic approach to Pregnancy and your postpartum recovery. There are many issues that can occur as your baby develops and an accurate diagnosis is important to make sure your treatment assesses these issues. Your appointment will include a review of how your pregnancy is progressing and a physical examination to assess both the underlying problem and the compensatory stresses and strains this has caused.

For any treatment to be effective both the cause and compensatory issues need to be addressed. During pregnancy we take extra care to ensure the safety of both you and your baby. We will work with you to provide a personalised treatment plan to help you continue to do all the things you love, and make sure you are healthy and strong to care for your baby when it is born. We also help with your postpartum recovery as you body returns back to your new 'normal' and adapts to the challenges of a new born.

Your treatment will be aimed to maintain balance and mobility to your body. It will include a combination of soft tissue releases and mobilisations, gentle chiropractic adjustments (where appropriate), and exercises and stretches to help your body cope with the postural imbalances as your centre of gravity changes.

We also have yoga and tai chi classes which can be adapted to keep you safe and strong during your pregnancy and in your post partum recovery. 

Need more help? 

• We have stretches and exercises on this page which you can try. Remember to keep everything in a pain free range.

• If you have any questions or concerns please call us on (02) 98682260, or email us reception@keychiro.com.au. We are always happy to help!

• If you need personalised help we can organise a complimentary phone consultation with one of our Chiropractors. They will be able to advise you on whether Chiropractic treatment will help your condition, or recommend the right person to help. Please contact us to schedule a call. 

• You can make an online booking at www.keychiro.com.au/booking