Chiropractic Care
One of the most fascinating things about pregnancy is that women are told that the aches, pains and physical symptoms are “normal” . . . they are basically told to expect it, and to accept it, and to just muscle through.
Stop and think about that for a moment! Pregnancy is a normal process - a physiological part of being a woman. But for some reason, instead of recognizing that pain in your body is a sign of a problem that can (generally) be fixed, women just embrace it. Oddly, if they were having the same symptoms outside of pregnancy, they might be more inclined to seek out solutions.
Chiropractic care is one of the best practices you can have throughout your whole pregnancy to not only resolve discomfort, but also to support your health.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care
Increase range of motion
Increase flexibility
Stabilize joints
Balance the pelvis
Relieve pain
Treat headaches
Help baby breastfeed better.
Chiropractic care can literally make your pregnancy easier, and result in a shorter, more enjoyable birth.
How to find a good chiropractor?
There are many chiropractors with very different types of practices. Not all chiropractors are the same. We only recommend chiropractors who have specialized training in providing care for pregnant women and newborn babies. That’s the starting point. You can find a list of our favorite chiropractors on our website under “Trusted Colleagues”
Here is some information about the chiropractors we work with the most often that may help you find the chiropractor who is right for you:
Grounded Wellness: There are 3 talented chiropractors at Grounded. They all are excellent, kind, and provide great care. They are conveniently next door, so you can schedule your appointment with them on the same days you’re with us for prenatals. In addition to excellent chiropractic care they have a whole team of people who provide holistic care in their practice.
Acupuncture
Cupping Therapy
Ozone Therapy Insufflation
Robson Nutritional Therapy
Lilies Massage Therapy
Holistic Skin Studio
Organic Facials
Triada Chiropractic for Women and Children: Dr. Katrina Gallagher is another of our very favorite chiropractors. She brings so much more than chiropractic to her practice. She is a Webster-certified perinatal and SOT pediatric chiropractor. She is also a clinical nutritionist and a certified doula. Her practice is unique in many ways. Her style of care is very thorough and multi-dimensional. She offers complimentary meet & greets, She incorporates nutritional counseling into her care. And one of the most fun and unique parts of her practice is that she hosts “Wiggles & Wellness” purposeful play groups helping parents learn developmentally appropriate play strategies to support their children.
Spangler Chiropractic is a family owned chiropractic office. They treat the whole family - moms, dads, babies, and children. They are experts in balancing, lengthening, strengthening and stretching. They treat all kinds of joint pain.
Social House mission statement is to help families heal naturally. Their mission is to provide families with hope and answers. They use unique systems to actually measure stress in the nervous system, and customize a plan to increase overall health. They provide customized care for babies, children, expectant mothers, and the whole family.
