How Chiropractic Care Supports Your Family’s Well-Being

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At Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic, we understand the integral role that family plays in maintaining health and vitality. Below, we explore how chiropractic care can be a cornerstone of your family’s wellness journey, supporting each member in achieving their health goals and thriving together.

Enhancing Family Wellness

Chiropractic care offers a holistic approach to health that focuses on optimizing the body’s innate ability to heal and function properly. From infants to seniors, every member of your family can benefit from regular chiropractic adjustments. By ensuring proper spinal alignment and nervous system function, chiropractic care promotes overall wellness and resilience to illness.

Providing Preventive Care for All Ages

Just as we prioritize regular check-ups for our teeth and eyes, regular chiropractic visits are essential for maintaining optimal health. By addressing spinal misalignments and imbalances early on, chiropractic care can prevent a myriad of health issues from arising later in life. From improving posture and mobility to enhancing immune function, chiropractic adjustments provide a solid foundation for lifelong health and vitality.

Supporting Active Lifestyles

For families who lead active lifestyles, chiropractic care can be particularly beneficial in preventing injuries and enhancing performance. Whether your family enjoys sports, outdoor activities or simply staying active together, regular adjustments can help ensure that everyone stays in top form. By addressing musculoskeletal imbalances and optimizing biomechanics, chiropractic care supports your family’s ability to move with ease and grace.

Promoting Holistic Healing

Beyond addressing physical ailments, chiropractic care also acknowledges the interconnectedness of the body, mind and spirit. Our holistic approach encompasses not only spinal adjustments but also lifestyle counseling, nutritional guidance and stress management techniques. By addressing the root causes of health issues and empowering families to make informed choices, chiropractic care fosters holistic healing and well-being.

From preventive care to holistic healing, chiropractic care offers a comprehensive approach to family wellness. Schedule an appointment with us today and embark on a path towards optimal health for your entire family!

How Chiropractic Care Supports Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies

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August marks National Breastfeeding Month, a time to celebrate and advocate for the benefits of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding is not only a natural way to nourish babies but also offers numerous health benefits for both mom and baby. From providing essential nutrients and antibodies to reducing the risk of certain health conditions, breastfeeding plays a crucial role in promoting optimal health and bonding between mother and child. However, breastfeeding can sometimes come with challenges, and many mothers encounter issues such as latch difficulties, low milk supply or discomfort.

At Pott. County Sports & Family Chiropractic, we understand the importance of breastfeeding and offer comprehensive support for breastfeeding moms to ensure they have a positive and successful breastfeeding journey. Whether you’re a new mom navigating the challenges of breastfeeding or an experienced mom seeking support for your breastfeeding journey, we’re here to help.

  • Chiropractic adjustments – Chiropractic adjustments can be incredibly beneficial for breastfeeding moms and their babies. For moms, regular adjustments can help improve spinal alignment and posture, relieving tension in the back, shoulders and neck that may arise from breastfeeding positions. This can alleviate discomfort and improve milk flow, making breastfeeding a more comfortable and enjoyable experience. For babies, gentle chiropractic adjustments can help ensure proper alignment of the spine and nervous system, which can aid in optimal breastfeeding latch and suckling. By addressing any potential issues early on, chiropractic care can promote a smoother breastfeeding journey for both mom and baby.
  • Nutrition counseling – Nutrition plays a crucial role in breastfeeding. By providing personalized guidance on nutrient-rich foods and hydration, nutrition counseling ensures that moms are meeting their increased nutritional needs during breastfeeding. This not only supports maternal health and energy levels but also enhances the quality and quantity of breast milk produced.
  • Biofeedback and diagnostic testing – Biofeedback and diagnostic testing can help identify dietary sensitivities or intolerances that may affect the baby through breast milk, allowing moms to make informed choices to optimize their baby’s health and development. With tailored nutritional recommendations, breastfeeding moms can feel confident in their ability to nourish themselves and their little ones effectively.
  • Fascial and craniosacral work – These gentle techniques focus on releasing tension and restrictions in the fascia and craniosacral system, which can sometimes contribute to latch issues and breastfeeding challenges. By addressing these underlying issues, we can help babies achieve a more comfortable and effective latch, leading to a more successful breastfeeding experience for both mom and baby.

This National Breastfeeding Month, we celebrate all breastfeeding moms and their dedication to providing the best start for their babies. If you’re a breastfeeding mom in need of support, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Or, use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment today. We’re here to support you every step of the way on your breastfeeding journey!

Benefits of Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

One of the most important times to receive chiropractic care is during pregnancy. As your body changes to accommodate your growing baby, your center of gravity shifts and so does your spine. This can cause a ripple effect, stressing your musculoskeletal and nervous systems, which can cause pain and discomfort.

Fortunately, chiropractic care offers several benefits, including:

  1. Relieving low back pain and pelvic pain

Studies show that more than 75 percent of pregnant women experience pregnancy-related low back pain, pelvic pain or a combination of the two. Chiropractic care is a safe, effective and drug-free way to manage these and other musculoskeletal symptoms during pregnancy. Adjustments can help correct posture and spinal curvature to keep back pain, hip pain and pelvic pain at bay.

2. Reducing morning sickness

Nausea, or morning sickness, is one of the most common pregnancy symptoms, and it can be highly uncomfortable. Chiropractic care can help reduce nausea and vomiting by realigning the spine and improving nervous system function. If you suspect your nausea is being triggered by heartburn or constipation, chiropractic care can also help improve digestive issues to settle your stomach.

3. Optimizing baby positioning

Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help you maintain healthy pelvic balance, so your baby has enough room to freely move head-first into the correct delivery position. During your eighth month of pregnancy, consider making regular chiropractic adjustments a priority to avoid breech presentation and optimize positioning.

4. Improving labor and delivery

Women who want to experience natural childbirth without the use of medications can benefit from chiropractic care during pregnancy to help simplify and improve the birthing experience. Getting regular chiropractic adjustments can help ensure the pelvis, spine and hips are properly aligned for a faster labor and easier delivery.

5. Controlling edema (swelling)

Edema, or water retention, is an all-too-common side effect during pregnancy. In fact, research shows that nearly half of pregnant women will experience this condition, with edema usually occurring in the fingers, face, back, feet and ankles. Chiropractic care can help flush water from the body through a series of spinal adjustments, manipulations and massage techniques.

Even if you’ve gone through most of your pregnancy without seeing a chiropractor, it’s not too late. Perhaps you felt great for eight months but your baby still hasn’t flipped into the proper head-down position and your due date is rapidly approaching. Or, maybe you simply need a little relief during the final home stretch. Rather than toughing it out and waiting until your baby is born, consider adding regular chiropractic care into your routine to get the relief you need.

Please use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment, or call 712-249-8231 for more information.

What to Expect During Your Chiropractic Visit If You’re Pregnant

In many ways, chiropractic care during pregnancy looks a lot like the chiropractic care you receive when you’re not expecting. ç

  1. If you’re new to our practice, you’ll be asked to fill out patient forms about your medical history, your due date and any specific concerns you’d like to address, such as sciatica or low back pain. This is also a good time to review your insurance benefits to see what’s covered.
  2. We’ll conduct a physical assessment to gauge your overall mobility, identify areas of misalignment or dysfunction and create a customized treatment plan.
  3. Depending on your condition, we may recommend a variety of treatments, including chiropractic adjustments, trigger point dry needling or soft tissue therapy. If you’re receiving an adjustment, we’ll have you get comfortable face down on a special maternity cushion and then we will provide gentle adjustments. (The health and safety of you and your baby are of the utmost importance, and it’s not necessary to use a great amount of force to achieve positive results.)
  4. After your adjustment, we’ll assess your condition and see how you are feeling. We’ll also encourage you to drink plenty of water to support healthy levels of hydration and give your body the fuel it needs to heal.

How often should expectant mothers receive chiropractic care?

In our office, we see women regularly from preconception through the postpartum period. For those without pain or other symptoms, we recommend coming in twice a month. However, if an expectant mother is experiencing chronic neck/back pain, headaches, digestive issues, sciatica, carpal tunnel or other pregnancy-related symptoms, she may need more frequent adjustments to help alleviate stress from her nervous system.

When is chiropractic care not recommended, and why?

Chiropractic care is generally a safe, effective practice during pregnancy. However, it is not recommended if you are having symptoms of preterm labor. In those cases, it is important to contact your birth provider for the best course of action.

If you’re experiencing chronic pain or discomfort, or you simply want help optimizing baby’s positioning before delivery, contact us or use our online scheduling tool to book an appointment. Or, check out our blog post to learn more about the benefits of chiropractic care for pregnant women.