How Chiropractic Care Helps With Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in Pregnancy in Te Puke!

Are you an expecting mother experiencing sharp, shooting pains down below? You may be experiencing Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in Te Puke, and chiropractic care can help.

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How Chiropractic Care Helps With Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction in Te Puke

There are plenty of aches and pains associated with pregnancy, and one of the most uncomfortable types of pain is the infamous “lightning crotch,” otherwise known as Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction or SPD. At our Te Puke Clinic we see this multiple times a year from within our pregnancy population. These sharp, shooting pains through the pubic area can occur from doing the most basic of tasks, such as sitting on the toilet or getting dressed in the morning. Even sitting down at work can prove to be a difficult task while the sharp pains of SPD plague you every hour. Don’t feel controlled by SPD; instead, learn how chiropractic care helps with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction so that you can get the help you need.

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What Causes Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction?

The inside of a woman’s body during pregnancy is constantly shifting to accommodate the precious cargo within. With this movement, it’s common for the pubic bone to become misaligned and pelvic ligaments to strain as they’re pushed to the limit. Typically, SPD occurs during the third trimester of pregnancy; however, it can happen earlier or even after the child is born. Untreated SPD pain can lead to severe difficulty with mobility during and after pregnancy, sometimes requiring a wheelchair.

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Early Signs of SPD

Women can sometimes notice early signs of Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction before they experience the sudden, sharp pains in their pubic area. Sometimes a radiating pain begins elsewhere on the body, such as on the lower abdomen, back, or thigh, before moving to the vaginal region. This pain may, at first, feel like a burning or bruising pain, rather than sudden stabs. You may even hear popping, grinding, or snapping coming from your pubic bone.

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Treatment for SPD

A Webster chiropractor in Te Puke (like us!) knows exactly how to treat any pregnancy-related pain, even something as sudden as SPD. With proper chiropractic treatment, our chiropractors can examine and realign your pubic bone. Regular treatments to release strain from ligaments that cause nerve pain will make it easier to perform normal activities again and allow you to focus on the happy events of your pregnancy rather than the pain. We will also teach you pregnancy-safe exercises that you can do at home if pain flares up again. Once you’ve given birth, we often check the alignment of your pubic bone and make adjustments to make the postnatal stage an easy transition.

For more information on how chiropractic care helps with Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction, or to schedule an appointment with a Webster chiropractor in the Tauranga/Te Puke area, contact us at Te Puke Chiropractic. Our empathetic staff is always willing to lend a helping hand to new or expecting mothers who are looking for pain relief.

For the majority of our pregnant women that have pubic symphysis pain, there has either been a significant overall improvement in their or it has completely solved it. If you or someone you know is suffering call us at (07) 574 3099 for a complimentary consultation and to set up a time to have your pelvis, spine and nervous system checked.
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Dr. David Guest is a Doctor of Chiropractic, a member of the New Zealand Chiropractic Association, and owner of Mount Maunganui and Te Puke Chiropractic in the Bay of Plenty. Dr. Guest focuses on an area of chiropractic called Structural Correction and has been in practice for 19 years. He loves helping spines of all sizes and shapes. You can reach Dr. Guest at david@mtchiro.co.nz or (07) 574 3099.