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Is Chiropractic safe for the Pregnant Patient?
Chiropractic is the treatment of choice for
expectant mothers and is very safe for mom and baby-to-be. Special
methods are used in order to assure safety and comfort.
During pregnancy,
most women experience a number of neuromuscular and biochemical problems
which respond favorably to gentle, safe, noninvasive chiropractic care.
These include:
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release of the
hormone relaxin causes muscle and ligament relaxation
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allows
joints to more easily misalign
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increased weight
gain
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increased
demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles
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increased
stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments
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increase in
lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which further increase the
above
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increased
joint stress and thus occurrence of vertebral and sacroiliac
joint misalignments
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change in weight
distribution
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increased
demand and fatigue on spinal and pelvic muscles
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increased
stress on spinal and pelvic ligaments
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increase in
lumbar and thoracic spinal curves which further increase the
above
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increased
joint stress and thus occurrence of vertebral and sacroiliac
joint misalignments
The above changes
primarily affect the pelvic and spinal ligaments, muscles, joints and
other supportive soft tissues. These changes cause sprain/strains of
pelvic and spinal structures, as well as alteration of the normal spinal
curvatures and spinal biomechanics. The result is an increased stress on
the body leading to pain and discomfort.
Chiropractic Treatment of the Neuromuscular and
Biochemical Problems
Doctors of
chiropractic can alleviate the uncomfortable symptoms arising from the
muscular, ligamentous, and biomechanical stresses encountered during
pregnancy. We accomplish this through the use of a number of highly
specialized procedures and techniques:
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GENTLE SPINAL
ADJUSTIVE PROCEDURES - specifically designed for use in the pregnant
female
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assist in
maintaining a spine free from vertebral misalignments and
fixations - optimizing spinal biomechanics
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keep pelvis
and spine in correct position/posture
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assist in
pain relief by (1) reflexively reducing pain levels, and (2)
reducing spinal and pelvic stresses which produce soft tissue
pain
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keep tissues
and biomechanics functioning optimally to minimize complications
during birth
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THERAPEUTIC
EXERCISES AND STRETCHES - safe for use during pregnancy
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keep spinal
musculature strong, balanced, and pain-free
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enable
spinal muscles to maintain the spine and body in a neutral,
correct posture
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keep mom
active and mobile
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SOFT TISSUE WORK
- massage, trigger point work, soft tissue mobilization, etc.
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keep muscles
relaxed and flexible
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reduces
bouts of muscle aches and pains
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reduces
spinal stress
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DIETARY AND
NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING - unique to the pregnant mother
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prevent
neural tube and other birth defects
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increase the
chances for a healthy baby
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assist the
mother in maintaining optimal energy levels
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keep mother
happy and healthy during stressful periods
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GENERAL
PREGNANCY INFORMATION - general info on pregnancy
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answer
mother's questions
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improve
mother's health
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optimize
birthing process
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enhance
baby's health
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What do our patients say about A Functional
Life - Dr. Clary,
"Thank you so much for using your "magic touch" to fix my neck. Your
adjustments allow me to avoid surgery and to continue to work - pain
free! Without your Chiropractic experience I would have to change
careers. I thank you and my family thanks you!"
Joe Schepers - Mound, MN
A Functional Life
"I want to take this opportunity to say THANK YOU to all of the great
doctors at A Functional Life for helping my family to stay healthy. You are the best
Chiropractors in all of Minnesota."
Matt Otto - Rice, Minnesota
"Thank you for educating me about how
chiropractic can help me to live a much more enjoyable lifestyle free of
aches and pains. Your seminars are the best thing I could have spent my
time on. It will help me for the rest of my life. You all are the best."
Kara N. - Woodbury, MN
"I have suffered from migraines my entire
life, until I met Dr. Fred Clary, DC that is. Dr. Clary, thank you for
relieving a lifetime of pain. I never believed in Chiropractic care
until I was introduced to you. I can now live my life free of those
terrible migraine headaches. I don't know how to begin to thank you!"
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