Round ligament pain during pregnancy may be common, but it doesn't have to be your reality. Dr. Hall has over 30 years of experience using gentle, safe techniques to minimize pregnancy-related pain.
Round ligament pain is usually a sharp or stabbing pain in the lower belly or groin area most often occurring when rolling over or standing quickly. It can present itself virtually any time during pregnancy but is most commonly experienced in the second trimester.
Many doctors tell their pregnant patients that round ligament pain is normal, cautioning they may have to endure it throughout their pregnancy. Dr. Hall tells his patients that round ligament pain may be typical, but it is certainly not normal. He has been practicing gentle, effective techniques to minimize, manage, and usually eliminate the pain associated with round ligament stress during pregnancy for over three decades.
Understanding the Round Ligaments
These ligaments attach the uterus to the groin. They work with the Sacrotuberous Ligaments to stabilize the entire utero-pelvic region. During pregnancy, the perfect storm of mechanical and hormonal stress can transform them into a significant source of pain, resulting in lower abdominal and pelvic pain that can even stress the fetus.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help
Utero-pelvic stress can affect pregnancy in many ways including pelvic bone misalignment and tightening/torsion of pelvic muscles and ligaments. Dr. Hall applies gentle, safe, and effective techniques to the spine and soft tissues to relieve the mechanical stress put on the utero-pelvic structures during pregnancy. He is one of the few practicing chiropractors who studied directly under Dr. Larry Webster — the pioneer behind the Webster Technique — during his tenure at Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta in the mid-1980s.
If you or someone you know is experiencing the physical stressors of pregnancy, schedule an appointment today at Acacia Chiropractic Clinic in Tega Cay. Call us at (803) 412-2240. We look forward to helping you!
