The small of a woman’s back has long been the focus of painters’, poets’, and sculptors’ attention. And according to recent research, this curved section of the lower back may have significance reaching beyond mere aesthetic appeal. This physical curvature of the spine, known as “vertebral wedging,” is a sign of a woman’s ability to have multiple children without increased risk of spinal injury. To our human ancestors, this feature was a sign of a woman’s ability to shift her center of mass over her hips during pregnancy. Without such a curve, the pressure on a pregnant woman’s hips increases by nearly 800%, rendering her significantly less mobile.
Chiropractors take these and other factors into consideration when treating pregnant patients. Is pregnancy in your future? A continuing schedule of regular chiropractic checkups can help detect, correct, and maintain optimum spinal and nervous system function. Find out how chiropractic care, combined with proper diet, exercise, can enhance your well-being and help you enjoy life to the fullest. Call Family Practice of Chiropractic at 617.472.4220 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 112 McGrath Hwy., Quincy. We offer computerized spinal scans. We are able to adjust patients sitting, standing, or lying down to accommodate any level of discomfort.
P.S. According to the study mentioned above, angles greater than a 45-degree curvature expose women to back pain and the risk of slipped discs.
For Your Health,
Dr. Gabrielle Freedman