Supporting Moms-To-Be
Chiropractic Care Throughout Pregnancy
Prenatal care is an important part of a healthy pregnancy. We specialize in providing gentle, safe, and effective chiropractic care tailored to the needs of pregnant women.
Our goal is to provide natural pain relief, improve overall comfort and reduce stress for expecting mothers. We use a variety of techniques, such as the Webster Technique, to help align the pelvis and reduce stress on the uterus. We also offer nutritional and lifestyle recommendations to help ensure the best possible outcome for mother and baby.
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Treatment is always tailored to the specific needs and stage of pregnancy or postpartum recovery of each individual, and utilizes low-force techniques, making it a safe and comfortable option throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
Contact us today to learn more about how our prenatal care services can help you.
Tonal Neurostructural Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy
Pregnancy brings about significant biomechanical and hormonal changes that can impact a woman's posture, comfort, and overall health. Tonal Neurostructural chiropractic addresses these changes by:
Restoring
Pelvic Balance
Supporting Optimal
Fetal Positioning
Reducing Intrauterine
Constraint
Alleviating Pregnancy-Related Symptoms
Preparing for
Labor and Delivery
The pelvis undergoes considerable stress during pregnancy. Tonal adjustments focus on ensuring proper pelvic alignment and biomechanics. This can alleviate common discomforts like back pain, hip pain, and sciatica, and create more space for the developing baby.
By reducing tension in the pelvic muscles and ligaments, tonal chiropractic, often utilizing techniques like the Webster Technique, can help create an environment that encourages the baby to move into the optimal head-down (vertex) position for birth.
Misalignments in the pelvis can create tension on the uterus and surrounding ligaments, potentially restricting the baby's movement. Tonal care aims to release this tension, allowing the baby more freedom to move and develop.
By improving nervous system function and spinal alignment, tonal chiropractic may help reduce symptoms like nausea, headaches, and fatigue often associated with pregnancy.
A balanced pelvis and an optimally functioning nervous system can contribute to a smoother and potentially shorter labor and delivery process.
Chiropractic care in pregnancy is vital to the normal physiological function of both the mother and baby during pregnancy and birth.
Starting Life
Chiropractic care for newborns focuses on gentle and precise adjustments to address potential musculoskeletal issues that may arise during the birthing process. The physical demands of birth can sometimes lead to misalignments in a newborn's spine, which could contribute to various discomforts. Chiropractic practitioners who specialize in infant care use very light pressure and gentle techniques to assess and correct these misalignments, aiming to support the baby's nervous system function and overall well-being.
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Many parents seek chiropractic care for their newborns to address issues such as colic, difficulty breastfeeding, or restlessness. The goal of these adjustments is to promote proper spinal alignment and nervous system function, which may help alleviate these concerns. It's important to note that chiropractic care for newborns is a specialized area, and parents should seek out chiropractors with specific training and experience in pediatric care.
Tonal Neurostructural Chiropractic Care for Postpartum
The postpartum period is a time of significant recovery and adjustment as the mother's body returns to its pre-pregnancy state while adapting to the demands of caring for a newborn. Tonal Neurostructural chiropractic can assist in this phase by:
Facilitating Postpartum Recovery
Addressing Postural Strain from Newborn Care
Supporting Hormonal
Balance
Improving Energy Levels and Reducing Fatigue
Promoting Overall
Well-being
Gentle adjustments help realign the spine and pelvis, which may have shifted during pregnancy and childbirth. This can aid in the healing process and reduce postpartum pain.
Activities like breastfeeding, carrying the baby, and frequent bending can place significant strain on the neck, shoulders, and back. Tonal chiropractic helps address these postural imbalances and alleviate associated pain.
The nervous system plays a crucial role in hormonal regulation. Optimizing nerve function through tonal adjustments may indirectly support the body's return to hormonal balance postpartum.
By addressing physical stressors and optimizing nervous system function, tonal care can contribute to improved energy levels and reduced fatigue during the demanding postpartum period.
Gentle and effective care can help new mothers feel more comfortable, mobile, and better equipped to handle the physical and emotional demands of new motherhood.
Chiropractic for Children
Even in uncomplicated births, newborns undergo considerable forces as they navigate the birth canal. These forces can sometimes lead to:
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Subluxations: Misalignments or restrictions in the spine and joints, particularly in the upper cervical spine (neck) and cranium.
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Cranial Strains: Subtle compressions or distortions in the bones of the skull.
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Tension in Soft Tissues: Strain in muscles and ligaments around the spine and cranium.
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These structural imbalances can potentially interfere with the delicate and rapidly developing nervous system, which controls all bodily functions.
Low - Force
Specialized Training
Holistic Approach
Adjustments are incredibly gentle, often involving only fingertip pressure (like checking the ripeness of an avocado.)
The force used is significantly less than what would be used on an adult. The goal is to release tension and restore proper alignment, allowing for optimal nervous system function.
It's crucial to seek a chiropractor who has specific training and experience in working with newborns. Dr. Bako has the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective care.
While the focus is on the neurostructural system, the chiropractor will also consider the baby's overall health and well-being, often discussing feeding, sleep patterns, and developmental milestones with parents. Chiropractic care should not replace necessary medical care for newborns. It can be a complementary approach to support overall health and well-being.
Reasons Our Pediatric Patients Visit Us
Birth Trauma
Colic and Irritability
Feeding Difficulties
Sleep Disturbances
Torticollis
Reflux
Ear Infections
Constipation
Repeated Falls
Frequent Illness
Anxiety
"Text Neck" Symptoms
Headaches
Bedwetting
Sports Injuries
Dance & Gymnastics
Painful Menstruation
Scoliosis
Competitive Swimming
Wellness
School Age
Chiropractic care for school-age children aims to address postural issues from prolonged sitting and backpack use, as well as injuries from sports and play, to support healthy growth and development.
Chiropractic care for toddlers focuses on addressing musculoskeletal imbalances from falls and rapid growth to support proper posture and neurological development during active exploration.
Toddler
Newborn
Gentle chiropractic care for newborns addresses potential birth-related structural stresses to support optimal nervous system function and healthy development.