Why adjust children? Pregnant women? ….Even newborns?

We want to make sure they are as healthy as they can be. Imagine the forces working against their little spines during pregnancy, all jammed up waiting to be born. Then picture the stress of giving birth, sometimes even prolonged labor, or c-sections in which they are literally pulled out (c-sections, contrary to popular belief, are not easier on the child).

Now think of how many times a child falls as he/she learns how to walk, run, ride a bike, plays with his friends? It is rare for a child these days to escape their early years without spinal misalignments. It is unusual when these misalignments cause them pain like they might in you and me but according to some studies these spinal misalignments may affect their immune or respiratory system (creating asthma, allergies, ear infections, bed wetting, and chronic illness), or their digestive system (causing colic, constipation, and other stomach issues).

What about pregnant women? Why adjust them? Think back to your pregnancy, when you were at 8 months. Your center of gravity was way out in front of you, causing you to be totally off balance. That’s the last thing you need as you reach the end of term and go into labor.

We’ve seen remarkably healthy pregnancy’s and deliveries with women under chiropractic care. Less back pain during pregnancy, healthier, quicker labors, and an under 10% c-section rate (the national average is 25-30%).

Plus many women have seen a chiropractor when their baby’s were in a difficult position (breech, transverse, facial), and with the famous gentle chiropractic technique known as Webster’s,  over 80% of women end up with baby being head down. They go on to have the natural childbirth that they thought they’d miss out on.