Chiropractic adjustments are safe and effective care for a pregnant woman. Chiropractic colleges devote special training to the care of pregnant women, newborns and children to ensure that they can be helped through chiropractic. Adjustments may be modified to ensure comfort for the patient and her baby. Dr. Henderson is available to speak to you personally about chiropractic during your pregnancy. Just contact our office to schedule a complimentary consultation.
2. Why choose chiropractic during pregnancy?
Chiropractic is effective drug-free care. Pregnancy can be a very difficult time for a woman. Physical and hormonal changes happen quickly and can easily lead to discomfort and disability. Chiropractic adjustments throughout your pregnancy will help keep you active and comfortable. Your delivery may be easier and healthier for your baby. And you’ll recover faster after delivery.
3. Will chiropractic care help my delivery?
Many women under chiropractic care during pregnancy report shorter labour and an easier, more natural delivery. The nerves in your lower spine send messages that control uterine contractions. Misalignments in this area of the spine can choke those nerves and lead to weak, ineffective pushing on the day of delivery. Chiropractic adjustments also keep the joints of your pelvis supple and better able to handle the demands of birth.
4. Is chiropractic care safe for young children?
Yes. We use child-sized adjustments for child-sized patients. Dr. Henderson has received specific training on adjusting children. The research on adjusting children is clear. Chiropractic, when done properly, is safe and effective care for patients of all ages.
5. Why should my newborn be checked for subluxations?
The birth process can be traumatic to a newborn spine. Even “normal, uncomplicated” births can cause the bones of the neck to become misaligned. Babies with spinal misalignments from birth can have difficulty breast feeding, be colicky, and spit up frequently. They can also experience frequent colds, flus and ear infections. A simple, painless exam will determine if your child’s spine is misaligned.
6. Why do children need chiropractic care?
Spinal misalignments can be caused by small stresses that add up. Children fall often learning to walk, learning new sports, or just playing with their friends. Layer upon layer these small traumas add up to misalignments that distort their posture and choke their nerves. A chiropractic exam will reveal these changes and allow you to correct them before the big problems set in.
7. What can I expect during my child’s first visit?
We begin with a series of questions to help us understand what your child has been through and what your concerns are. We’ll do a series of tests to uncover the misaligned areas of their spine. We’ll measure their posture, how they bend and twist and how the nerves in their spine are being affected. Dr. Henderson will study these results and form his recommendations. During your second visit we’ll go over all of your child’s exam findings, we’ll make sure you understand and have all of your questions answered and after we’ve discussed care plan options the healing will begin with your child’s first adjustment.
