Celina Pregnancy Chiropractor – Prenatal Chiropractic Care

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Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Celina

Pregnancy is a time of rapid change in a woman’s body – the shape changes, the centre of gravity changes, there is a massive increase in hormones and the ligaments all over the body loosen to prepare the mother to give birth. These massive changes that occur during a very short period of time can cause the body to become stressed and experience structural shifts of the spinal column, which can lead to back pain, discomfort, and irregular body function. Chiropractic adjustments performed by our chiropractor can help your body better adapt to all of these changes, leading to a healthier pregnancy and birth.

Major structural changes occur during pregnancy and after birth.

CAN I RECEIVE CHIROPRACTIC CARE IF I AM PREGNANT?

Absolutely! At Apex Spine and Sport, we are concerned about the structural relationship between the spine, pelvis, and nervous system.  During pregnancy a woman’s body undergoes dramatic changes. In a very short period of time, her body has to learn how to adapt structurally, hormonally, and emotionally.

We believe that all moms should enjoy and cherish their pregnancy. Prenatal Chiropractic care can help make pregnancy more comfortable, more enjoyable, and prepare the body for an easier, safer birth.

Common conditions that chiropractic may help with during pregnancy include:

  • Acid Reflux

  • Constipation

  • Heartburn

  • Low Back Pain

  • Morning Sickness

  • Pubic Bone Pain

  • Sciatica

  • Sleep Issues

At Apex Spine and Sport, we do everything we can to ensure the safety of both mom and baby. Our office is equipped with specialized adjusting pillows that allow mom to safely lay face down to receive her chiropractic adjustment.

Our end goal is to stabilize mom’s pelvis and spine, allowing her to have a healthy and happy pregnancy.

Dr. Dillan is trained in the Webster Technique, a specific chiropractic analysis and gentle adjustment designed for pregnant women.

 

 

Why does a chiropractor care about pregnancy and birth?

The answer can be quite simple, yet many people don’t see it. Most people have a skewed view of chiropractic. Our main role as chiropractors is not to only treat headaches and back pain. Rather, we are trained to help each and every patient reach their full potential by allowing their body to work with ease and efficiency.

When an expecting mom receives chiropractic during her pregnancy, it has been shown to:

  • relieve back pain, neck pain and joint pain associated with a mother’s changing body.

  • reduce labour time and increase ease of delivery.

  • help control nausea, acid reflux and other symptoms related to pregnancy.

  • help with insomnia, leaving the mom feeling more energized.

  • help establish pelvic balance and structure to optimize room for the baby to move and grow. More space to move and grow means that baby can get into a better position for delivery.

  • help empower you to make healthy decisions for you and your growing family.

  • help you to maintain an overall healthier pregnancy.

Each of these benefits are not only great for mom, but important for what all parents want at the end of their pregnancy—a healthy, happy baby.

The easier a pregnancy and the birth process are, the less stress and strain babies endure, which leads to better bonding, better nursing, better sleeping, and fewer digestive complaints (colic, reflux, and constipation).

 

 

 

Chiropractic Care at Apex Spine and Sport During Pregnancy

Before beginning any sort of care, Dr. Dillan will sit down with you during your complimentary consultation to discuss your current health concerns, future health goals, and what having a healthy pregnancy means to you. This is a time where you can get to see our office, meet Dr. Dillan and our chiropractic team and decide if we are the right fit for YOU. We are becoming a member of your family’s health journey and we want to do everything we possibly can do to make you feel comfortable and welcome.

If you feel like we can help, the next step is to do a prenatal examination. This examination is tailored specifically to pregnant women and helps to detect spinal shifts and identify the underlying cause of your discomfort and pain (If you have any. We also see lots of expecting mothers without any current health concerns to ensure that they stay healthy throughout the entire duration of their pregnancy). Our pregnancy examination consists of three different diagnostic criteria:

  1. Structural 3-D Analysis- where we take a look at your posture and your weight distribution. Your posture gives us a big indication as to what is going on with the structure of your spine on the inside.

  2. Movement Screen- We go through specific movements and ranges of motion to fid where the stuck points are in your spine. The good news, it’s completely safe for pregnant moms, growing fetuses and babies .

  3. Specific Spinal Testing- to make sure your spine is adapting properly to all of the major changes your body is undergoing.

Once the exam is completed, our Celina pregnancy chiropractor will come up with a detailed and customized plan to help you have the best pregnancy possible. Your unique plan will include chiropractic adjustments, acupuncture and functional training to help promote optimal spinal structure during pregnancy while at home. At Apex Spine and Sport, Dr. Dillan is trained in gentle chiropractic techniques that are painless and provide the relief you’re seeking. We have specialized pregnancy pillows that make our prenatal adjustments so comfortable (and moms usually never want to get up!).

 

 

 

WHEN SHOULD MY BABY SEE A CHIROPRACTOR?

There are times in a baby’s first year of life when new stressors are being placed on their spine and nervous system. At these times, it can be important to have your baby’s spine checked by a pediatric chiropractor to ensure proper development and structure.

Important times to consider bringing your baby to a chiropractor include:

  • After the birth process.

  • When your baby learns to hold his or her own head up.

  • When your baby learns to sit up.

  • When your baby learns to crawl.

  • When your baby learns to stand.

  • When your baby learns to walk.

  • If your baby is experiencing any developmental delays.

 

Dr. Dillan is trained to provide only the most gentle and specific chiropractic adjustment for your baby. The pressure we use to adjust a baby is the same pressure you would use to see if a tomato is ripe. Oftentimes babies will smile or sleep right through their adjustments.

Interested in how chiropractic can help your child?  Schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Dillan today – (972) 357-1009 or book online below!