Low Back Pain During Pregnancy

Low back pain is a common complaint during pregnancy. For each ten pounds of weight carried in front of the spine, you increase the internal disk pressure by fifty pounds. (1) This is due to leverage exerted on the spinal column. During pregnancy women secrete a hormone called Relaxin. This hormone gives the ligaments the necessary laxity for childbirth; however, it also allows painful misalignment to occur with subtle provocation. On the bright side, this ligament laxity allows us to make the corrections using very little force so that we can restore comfort to the expectant mother with unusual ease. There is no reason to live with the discomfort inherent in pregnancy.

Dr. Camp can correct these problems gently and effectively.