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Why Choose Chiropractic during Pregnancy

2/26/2016
By: Brianna Busch, DC
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Pregnancy care is a unique healthcare market, and chiropractic can be an excellent way to bring together both the father and mother with a focus on preparing the mother’s body for pregnancy and postpartum. A plethora of changes occur to the body in such a short amount of time, often leaving "mothers-to-be" (as well as “fathers-to-be”) flustered and bogged down with multiple questions and concerns. As a Chiropractor, my intention is to prepare the family with education, and promote musculoskeletal balance in the pregnant mother, being a continual base of knowledge and support for the family throughout the pregnancy experience. 

In a recent article by Weis et al, 2015, they looked at obstetric attitudes towards chiropractic care.2 Of the 91 completed survey participants, “forty percent of respondents referred at least some patients for chiropractic care each year, and 56% were interested in learning more about chiropractic care.”2 It is my goal through this introductory letter, and our future connections, to relay some of the indications, benefits, safety and contraindications for chiropractic care for your pre-pregnancy, mid-pregnancy, and postpartum patients.

​Summary of Benefits for Chiropractic Pregnancy Care
Most from the additional sourced information at the end of this blog

  • Better pelvic alignment of the mother’s pelvis creating more space for the baby to grow and move comfortably. 4
  • Improved biomechanics
  • Improved sleep
  • Improved quality of life
  • Reduced pelvic and low back pain (along with a plethora of other musculoskeletal related injuries or dysfunctions)
  • Exercise and activity prescription
  • Nutrition and Supplement information
  • Patient education leading to improved outcomes and coping strategies.
  • Education and support given to mothers throughout the pregnancy journey (in a conservative and drug free manner) includes educating the patient on WHY they are having pain or dysfunction, HOW to fix the issues, and WHAT they can do actively to prevent/manage the issues. 
  • An important step in the patient referral process for those with no red flags or contraindications, ultimately reducing healthcare dollars.


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6 Health Benefits with Chiropractic Care

10/3/2014
                                                                                                                                                                                                    By: Albert Huang, DC
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What's the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word chiropractic?

Did you instantly think back or neck pain? Adjustment? Spinal health?

Most people would associate going to a chiropractor with the aforementioned. Certainly, chiropractors perform adjustments and yes, chiropractic is effective in reducing back pain but is there anything more that they can help you with above and beyond spinal health?

Let's explore the 6 Biggest Benefits of Chiropractic Care:

1) Stress Relief
Studies show that chronic stress is related to disease onset and negative health effects. Stress is a sympathetic reaction that triggers a fight or flight response in the body. The inability to cope with stress overtime results in muscle tightness, fatigue, and nerve irritation. Chiropractor's can help lessen stress through body work, breathing techniques, and exercise prescription. Spinal adjustments can also help the body return to a more balanced, relaxed state by improving neurological function and adaptability.

2) Pain Management
Chiropractic is a safe, natural, and drug­-free approach to pain management. Research has shown this treatment option to be effective in reducing headaches, back, and neck pain. The goal with therapy is to address the root cause of the pain and improve function.

3) Healthier Brain function & Mind-Body connection
Your brain is the master controller and orchestrates everything that happens in your body. Your attention, cognitive processing, learning, motor-control, breathing, heart rate, blood pressure, and digestion are all controlled by your brain and nerve system. Spinal misalignments may cause nerve interference and lead to mind-body dissociation. The intent of chiropractic treatment is to alleviate aberrant forces and optimize communication between the nervous system to the rest of your body. When your brain and nerve system function well, your body functions well.

4) Better Posture
Chances are that you spend at least half of your day sitting. Since, humans weren't built to sit for extended periods, the majority of us experience postural changes and strains. Poor posture is related to fatigue, decreased productivity, back and neck pain. Your chiropractor is trained to provide exercise recommendations, stretches, ergonomic and lifestyle counselling, physical therapy and rehabilitative procedures to improve your musculoskeletal system and posture.

5) Improved Sex, Libido, & Reproduction
Sexual function once again stems from the ability of the nervous system and endocrine to perform well. Proper communication by nerve signalling between your sex organs, hormonal center, and musculoskeletal system are important for libido health and sexual function.
So how are the endocrine and nervous system linked? A part of the brain called the hypothalamus connects these two essential systems. The hypothalamus regulates basic needs such as sleep, hunger, thirst, stress response, and sex. This is why people under chiropractic care often report improvement in things like depression, anxiety, sleep patterns, energy levels, sexual performance, and reproductive function.

6) Optimize Body Performance and Overall Health
The body is a self-regulating and self-healing organism that knows how to repair and preserve itself. The body heals itself through cellular processes that are directly controlled by the nervous system. It will do this as long as there is no interference in the nerve flow to the tissues. Some of the most impacting areas of chiropractic medicine include improved circulation, relaxation. better performance, enhanced mobility, and faster recovery time.

Your chiropractic doctor will thoroughly assess your overall health and if they discover underlying health problems or conditions that are outside of their area of expertise, they will refer you to a medical professional who can help you. Book your appointment today and find out first hand what other benefits chiropractic can offer you!

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