Pediatrics and Pregnancy

Not just for adults.  Not just for pain.

Research has shown that our first spinal subluxations, affecting the nerve system’s overall ability to heal and function, occur as a result of the birth process and can lead to health concerns later in life.
Proper spinal and pelvic alignment during pregnancy not only help keep mom more comfortable, but can allow for an easier birth process and the potential for less medical intervention.

Common Childhood Ailments Associated with Subluxation

  • Torticollis and breastfeeding issues
  • Colic and excessive crying
  • Reflux, gas discomfort and constipation
  • Sleeping issues and bedwetting
  • Chronic ear, sinus and throat infections
  • Repetitive illness and decreased immune function
  • ADHD and sensory disorders
  • Anxiety and depression

Why Chiropractic?

A misaligned sacrum and pelvis can lead to tightening and twisting of muscles and ligaments causing uterine constraint.  Any constraint can limit space for the baby to develop and affect the baby’s ability to get into proper position for birth, which can potentially lead to longer, more difficult labors and more intervention.

Chiropractic adjustments are both safe and effective in correcting these restrictive misalignments and constraints.

The most commonly subluxated regions of the spine during birth are the upper neck and sacral areas.  Left uncorrected, subluxations in a baby’s spine can lead to discomfort and dysfunction and affect overall health and wellness as a child grows and develops.

Correcting subluxations as soon as possible after birth allows the nerve system to function at its optimum right from the get-go.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers

  • Helps keep mom comfortable as pregnancy progresses
  • Reduces nerve system interference aiding in proper development
  • Helps keep baby in proper position for birth
  • Reduces labor and delivery times
  • Decreases need for intervention
  • Improves chances of successful natural delivery
  • Makes postpartum recovery easier and faster

Chiropractic does not treat any of the above conditions and is not a “cure”. By improving the structural integrity of the spine and reducing nerve system interference, it can allow for optimum function resulting in decreased symptoms and dis-ease in the body.