Chiropractic Treatment in Cheney, KS when Pregnant
If you are looking for prenatal and postpartum chiropractic in Wichita, KS area you are in the right place!
Prenatal & postpartum chiropractic spinal and pelvic adjustments can reduce or resolve pregnancy discomforts such as back pain, hip pain, pubic pain, sciatica, heartburn, carpal tunnel, and more. Prenatal chiropractic creates proper movement in the pelvis to allow for optimal positioning for baby and mom's comfort. Prenatal chiropractic adjustments can make the pelvis more flexible so that pelvic joints move more easily in labor. Postpartum adjustments help the mother mend after the birthing process. Postpartum treatments are important to help mother recover so she can focus on enjoying the company of her new little one.
Chiropractic treatment when pregnant
Regular visits to a chiropractor during your pregnancy can help reduced pain and discomfort. One collaborative chiropractic and medical study revealed that 75 percent of pregnant chiropractic care patients reported pain relief. Plus, adjustments designed to re-establish balance and alignment to your pelvis and spine will do more than just make you feel better. Chiropractic care can be beneficial for your baby, too.
As the pregnancy progresses the physical changes that occur can lead to a misaligned spine or joints.
Other uncomfortable changes during pregnancy might include:
As the pregnancy progresses the physical changes that occur can lead to a misaligned spine or joints.
Other uncomfortable changes during pregnancy might include:
Relaxin is a hormone that relaxes all ligaments of your spine, preparing your body for labor. This may create hypermobility which can makes your body, more prone to injury or weakness. This can lead to hypermobility of your sacroiliac (SI) joints. Many women suffer from SI pain during pregnancy. The hormone also causes pregnant women's arch of their foot to flatten. As the biomechanics of their feet change, it causes impacts the joints upwards in the chain including changes in their knees and hips. Your chiropractor can help you improve the stability of your joints to reduce pain and discomfort.
IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE WHILE I AM PREGNANT?
IS CHIROPRACTIC SAFE WHILE I AM PREGNANT?
YES! Pregnancy puts a lot of stress on a woman's body. As the baby grows in the womb, the mother's body changes. Her weight-bearing shifts, her ligaments loosen, her biomechanics change, and need to be supported.
These changes can be supported with chiropractic care. Getting adjusted throughout a pregnancy helps alleviate all these symptoms of low back pain, sacroiliac pain, sciatica, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel and more. Getting regular chiropractic care during pregnancy has been shown to reduce labor time by up to 50%. There is also decreased likelihood for the need for drugs during delivery.
Our Additional Therapies
Additional chiropractic therapies are used along with the chiropractic adjustment to increased blood flow, improved range of motion (ROM), reduce muscle tension, stimulate lymphatics, and create relaxation. These therapies help provide relaxation and comfort for joint manipulation or the chiropractic adjustment.
Dry Needling
Dry needling is a trigger point therapy that is used to treat pain and movement impairments. The technique uses a "dry" needle, one without medication or injection, inserted through the skin into areas of the muscle.
Myofascial Release Therapy
(MFR) is useful for treating skeletal muscle immobility and pain by relaxing contracted muscles, improving blood and lymphatic circulation, and stimulating the stretch reflex in muscles
Soft-Tissue Instrument-Assisted Mobilization
(IASTM) is a myofascial intervention used for soft-tissue treatment. The stainless-steel Instruments effectively break down fascial restrictions and scar tissue.
Cupping Therapy
Cupping is performed to dispel stagnation (stagnant blood and lymph), thereby improving tissue healing potential.
Electric Muscle Stimulation Therapy
(EMS) or E-stim is a type of therapy modality that applies an electrical current to help fatigue or strengthen muscles, block pain signals, and improve blood circulation.
Therapeutic Ultrasound
Ultrasound therapy is used to increase blood flow of the treatment area. Decreases pain by reducing swelling and edema. Softens and breaks down scar tissue with gentle massage of muscle tendons and/ or ligaments.
Traction/
Decompression Therapy
Spinal Decompression Therapy helps reduce of pressure on the spinal and discs which can compress on one or more nerve roots passing through or exiting the spinal column.
Roller Traction Therapy
Intersegmental traction also known as a Roller table is a therapy that helps by relaxing spinal muscles and reducing the muscle spasms.
