Yes! Chiropractic treatment is a safe and effective option for women who experience low back pain, sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, headaches and many more challenges that come along with pregnancy.
Research suggests that chiropractic care during pregnancy decreases aches and pains, increases quality of life and decreases labor and delivery times.
Chiropractors restore motion to restricted joints with an array adjustments. Using her hands, she will apply a controlled and rapid force to a restricted area, which allows the joint to move in a normal manner, reducing inflammation and pain. Specific techniques have been developed for pregnancy and postpartum that are gentle and safe for mom and baby.
During the initial visit, your doc will do a thorough health history and physical exam, paying attention to your area of concern and to anything that may be a contraindication to chiropractic care (fractured bone, dislocation, etc.). Treatment includes soft tissue work, adjustments to restricted areas and functional movement exercises for you to use at home.
Health care is a team effort! Your daily routines and activities have a powerful effect on your health and incorporating a few rehab or functional movements can be a great way to help yourself stay out of pain longer. As fantastic as my treatment is, I needs your help to maintain progress on the days that you aren’t in the office receiving care!
Yes! Leaking during daily activities or exercise is common, but it is NOT normal. With focused functional movement, starting with breathing and progressing into activity, you can restore the health of your pelvic floor.
If exercise was a part of your life pre-pregnancy, then YES, keep on moving (be mindful)! If you want exercise to be a part of your life now that you are pregnant, come see us! I want to keep mamas moving until the big day, doing activities they love and staying functional until the end.
I love collaborating with your health care team - OB/Gyns, PTs, coaches and yoga instructors are all part of my network. Let’s put a plan together to keep you active.
At this time I do not submit or bill claims to insurance companies.
If your insurance will reimburse Out of Network Providers or if you use an HSA for our services, I am happy to give you the documents you need in order to submit for the reimbursement. I will always do my best to serve your needs, so please let me know if you need this information. It will be assumed you are not submitting to insurance otherwise.
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese Medicine that involves insertion of tiny needles or the use of an electronic acupuncture pen (no needle) to stimulate specific points on your body for pain relief and healing.
Dry needling is not acupuncture, it has a phenomenal effect on pain associated with trigger points, knots and tight or tender muscles that develop in muscles. Dry needling can help with things ranging from headache to plantar fasciitis, increasing range of motion and decreasing pain in many conditions.