Treat your pregnacy holistically with Dr. Tonya Cremin

Osteopathic Medicine and Pregnancy Pain

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also come with discomfort and pain, especially as the body goes through significant changes. Osteopathic medicine is an effective, safe, and holistic approaches that can help alleviate pregnancy-related pain, such as back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, and headaches. Dr. Cremin treatments can be particularly helpful in managing discomfort without the use of medication, which is often a concern during pregnancy.

Osteopathy will:

• Relieving Back and Pelvic Pain: As pregnancy progresses, many women experience lower back pain, particularly due to the growing uterus, changes in posture, and the softening of ligaments. OMT techniques such as gentle spinal adjustments and pelvic alignment can help alleviate back pain and correct postural imbalances that result from the growing belly.
  
  
• Reducing Sciatica and Nerve Pain: Sciatic nerve pain (pain that radiates down the leg from the lower back) is a common issue during pregnancy. OMT can help release pressure on the sciatic nerve by improving spinal alignment, relieving tension in the lower back and hips, and reducing inflammation. This treatment helps to alleviate the sharp, shooting pain associated with sciatica.
  
  
• Improving Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage: As pregnancy progresses, the body’s circulatory system works harder to meet the increased demands. OMT can improve blood flow and help reduce swelling in the legs and feet, which is common during pregnancy. Lymphatic drainage techniques can also reduce fluid retention and discomfort.
  
  
• Promoting Relaxation: Pregnancy-related stress and anxiety are common and can exacerbate pain. OMT helps promote relaxation by reducing muscle tension, which is crucial for managing pain and creating a sense of well-being during pregnancy.
  
  
• Alleviating Rib Pain and Shortness of Breath: As the baby grows, the ribs may expand, and this can cause discomfort and even shortness of breath. OMT techniques can help with rib mobility, allowing the ribs to move more freely and reduce discomfort caused by the expansion of the ribcage.

Acupuncture and Pregnancy Pain

Dr. Tonya Cremin utilizes gentle acupuncture protocols to manage pain, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation, which can be helpful during pregnancy.

• Alleviating Back and Pelvic Pain: Dr. Cremin commonly uses to gentle acupuncture protocols to treat musculoskeletal pain, including lower back and pelvic pain, which is prevalent during pregnancy. Specific acupuncture points help relieve tension in the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissue, reducing pain and improving mobility in the lower back, pelvis, and hips.
  
  
• Relieving Sciatica: Acupuncture can be highly effective in treating sciatica during pregnancy. It helps by improving circulation to the affected areas, reducing inflammation, and stimulating the release of endorphins, which are the body's natural painkillers.
  
  
• Reducing Swelling and Fluid Retention: Acupuncture improves blood flow and lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. By stimulating certain acupuncture points, it promotes the proper circulation of fluids and reduces the discomfort caused by edema during pregnancy.
  
  
• Managing Stress and Anxiety: Pregnancy can bring about significant emotional and physical stress, which can worsen physical pain. Dr. Cremin's treatment helps balance the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote overall relaxation, which in turn can alleviate pain and improve overall well-being.
  
  
• Relieving Headaches and Migraines: Pregnancy-related hormonal changes can lead to headaches and migraines. Acupuncture can reduce the frequency and intensity of these headaches by improving blood flow, balancing hormones, and alleviating tension in the neck and head.
  
  
• Balancing Hormones: Acupuncture can help regulate hormones, which can be beneficial for managing discomfort related to hormone fluctuations during pregnancy. This includes helping to manage symptoms like mood swings, nausea, and other discomforts that may occur throughout pregnancy.

Integrating Osteopathic Medicine and Acupuncture

for Pregnancy Pain

These two approaches work synergistically to help manage pregnancy related pain. Together, Dr. Cremin offers a holistic integrative approach to managing your pregnancy pain.