Many pregnant women assume that pregnancy is supposed to be painful, uncomfortable, and even miserable. The truth is, for the majority of women it really is. However, it doesn't have to be so. With some frequency of chiropractic care during the various stages of pregnancy, it can be very comfortable. During each trimester of pregnancy, the woman's body is constantly undergoing various changes. Many of these changes are due to hormones that the brain releases. One hormone in particular is called 'relaxin'. This particular hormone changes the flexibility of the muscles and ligaments all around the pelvis. The discs and joints of the spine are changing due to relaxin. The pelvic bowl is changing its position and shape in preparation for the baby to be delivered. Relaxin is secreted in elevated quantities to effectively make these changes occur throughout the body. Chiropractic care ensures that the pelvis is moving the way that it should. As a chiropractor, Dr. Ryan analyzes the spine, cartilage, joints, tendon and ligaments to make sure the body is functioning at optimal capacity. Most women with child have an anterior pelvic tilt forward because their belly sits in the front. This causes additional stress to be placed on the low back. That means the low back will have more curve to it than normal, adding stress to the vertebrae and discs. Dr. Ryan has a special interest helping pregnant women feel the best they can with chiropractic care. Give High Caliber Chiropractic a call today for schedule your appointment. 720-505-1221