3 Key Reasons to Visit a Chiropractor During Pregnancy

The body changes in many ways during pregnancy to prepare for birth. Chiropractic care can treat the aches often associated with these changes plus it can lead to an easier delivery. Here are three main reasons why visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy is beneficial to you and your baby.

“Dr. Likins took exceptional care of my pregnancy-related back pain.”

1. Fewer Headaches

Women can often experience an increase in headaches during pregnancy. This is because the body changes its center of gravity to compensate for a growing belly. The change in posture causes a loss of cervical curve, which leads to headaches. Regular visits to a chiropractor during pregnancy helps keep the neck in line, reducing these common aches.

2. Less Back Pain & Back Labor

The changes your body experiences during pregnancy have a major impact on your back. As breast size increases to prepare for lactation, you may notice more upper- and mid-back strain. A growing belly also creates new back issues, because your center of gravity moves forward. This causes there to be a forward and downward pull on the low back. With this shift, the lumbar curve can also become more prominent, which strains the lumbar spinal joints. Your lower rib cage will also expand during pregnancy as your baby grows and moves in the womb, which can aggravate mid-back joints. Chiropractic care can relieve these backaches during pregnancy, leaving you more comfortable throughout the process.

3. Reduced Pelvic Discomfort

Another common problem during pregnancy that chiropractic care can treat is pelvic discomfort. There are many things that lead to this discomfort, including a shift in how you walk when pregnant and the release of the hormone, relaxin. Both of these changes cause aggravation of the pelvic joints along with other nearby joints, nerves and ligaments.

But making sure your pelvis is aligned isn't just for your comfort during pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis can make labor more difficult, because your baby may have a harder time getting into the right delivery position. Having a chiropractor keep your pelvis in line during pregnancy can lead to shorter labor times and allow you to have a non-invasive birth.

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There are many more benefits to visiting a chiropractor during pregnancy for you and your baby. Pregnant women may experience a reduction in preeclampsia, a reduced instance of dystocia and less incidence of postpartum depression. Chiropractic has also been known to help women increase their production of breastmilk and find more comfort while breastfeeding.

“By listening attentively to my concerns, Dr. Likins linked my digestive issues to alignment issues in my spine and was able to provide consistent relief for chronic nausea through chiropractic care.”

To learn how chiropractic care can help you during your pregnancy, set up a consultation with our team here.

The Benefits of Visiting a Chiropractor for Kids of All Ages

As a parent, you do what's best for your child's health and take measures to prevent any harm. You probably take your kids to the dentist regularly to prevent cavities. They likely visit a pediatrician often to avoid illness. However, what if there's something you're missing?

Almost every person experiences spinal nerve stress at some point in his or her life. Subluxations, severe forms of spine and nerve stress, are a "hidden epidemic." They may occur as early as infancy after a difficult birth or from childhood falls. Injuries from car accidents or sports can also cause spinal problems with lasting effects. This is why there are many benefits of visiting a chiropractor for kids of all ages.

Chiropractic care can treat spinal stress through gentle, non-invasive methods. Research done by The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association shows spinal therapy is safe and beneficial for kids of all ages. Keep reading to learn more about the many ways children can benefit from regular chiropractic care.

Chiropractic for Infants

An infant's spine can undergo severe stress during birth. If not addressed, that spinal stress can lead to more problematic issues in the future. And not only that, an infant's spine will double in size in its first two years. With all that growing and changing, it's best to check on how the spine is developing regularly to ensure proper alignment. Chiropractic care can also help with common infant issues like colic, poor sleep patterns, ear infections, and constipation.

Chiropractic for Toddlers

You know all those falls toddlers experience when learning how to walk? Those tumbles cause spinal stress. Other firsts like running, jumping and kicking affect a toddler's physical development too. Regular visits to a chiropractor ensure their body is developing properly. Chiropractic care may also lead to your toddler becoming sick less often and therefore needing less antibiotics. Other benefits include reduced irritability and mood swings and promote better sleep, which makes mom and dad happy too!

Chiropractic for Kids

As children start school, they're introduced to new physical stressors like processed foods, technology, sports and environmental chemicals. They may also experience stress from homework, bullying and peer pressure. These stressors interfere with the nervous system, which in turn affects your child's health as he or she grows and develops. Chiropractors are experts in removing this interference, allowing your child's body to self-heal. Other benefits of visiting a chiropractor for kids include less growing pains, headaches and belly aces. A properly working nervous system can also lead to more regular sleep patterns and the ability for your child to stay focused in school.

Chiropractic for Teenagers

Teens today are more susceptible to poor posture than ever before. Long periods of time in front of a computer, on a cell phone or playing video games are just a few of the main causes. Stress on the nervous system also increases as teenagers start to feel the pressures associated with becoming an adult. Visits to a chiropractor can reduce symptoms of stress like headaches, fatigue, irritability and depression.

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At Chiropractic Care Center, we offer affordable programs for kids to treat problems related to the nervous and musculoskeletal systems. These programs are gentle, non-invasive and done without drugs or surgery. Click here to schedule a consultation today.