Expat Living Singapore – July 2019

HEALTH & FITNESS

JULY 2019 143

Q

Is it beneficial to see a chiropractor

during pregnancy?

For many pregnant women, aches and pains in the

lower back and hips are part of the experience, and

chiropractic care can certainly help with that. But,

the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy

extend far beyond back pain.

Pregnancy can throw off the balance of your body

because as the belly grows larger, the ligaments that offer

support become looser. This relaxing of the joints causes

instability, leading to severe pain with walking, getting

up and down, and rolling over in bed. The imbalance

can also impact the amount of space available to the

developing baby. Chiropractors can provide exercises and

stretches, along with adjustments, to help stabilise the

pelvis and aid the prevention of intrauterine constraint

• when an external force obstructs the growing baby’s
  normal movement, potentially leading to birth defects.
  A misaligned pelvis can also make it hard for the
  baby to move into the best birth position, thus posing
  potential complications with delivery, and affect a
  woman’s ability to have a natural and non-invasive
  birth. A balanced pelvis means your baby has a lower
  chance of moving into a breech or posterior position,
  and optimal baby positioning results in easier and
  safer deliveries for both mothers and babies.

Dr William
Choi,
Gonstead
Chiropractor

Health Help

International Bintan

Marathon

Back for a second year, the half marathon (21km)

and full marathon (42km) distances will take

place on 8 September, with a family run (3km)

happening the day before on 7 September. The

scenic routes will have participants passing the

beaches of Lagoi Bay among other picturesque

attractions. For more details and to register, visit

bintanmarathon.com.

Additionally, regular chiropractic care can help

control symptoms of nausea, shorten the length of

labour, decrease the need for pain medications during

labour and aid in a more speedy postpartum recovery.

Gonstead chiropractic is a non-invasive and drug-

free approach to a healthy pregnancy. All Gonstead

chiropractors are trained to work with pregnant

women, and use a special table designed to keep the

pressure off the belly during treatments.

Academy of Chiropractic Clinic

#02-27 Riverside Point

30 Merchant Road

6438 5051 | accsing.com

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