Preconception & Pregnancy
We offer a variety of techniques to best suit your needs and your body's healing potential, and are here for you through every step of your preconception and pregnancy journey.
Preconception Care
Chiropractic adjustments remove interference to the nervous system allowing your body to heal. By pursuing preconception care our main goals are to make sure mom and dad are aligned, healthy, and ready to conceive. Chiropractic care has been shown to help with increasing fertility. Ask to see research on your first visit!
Preconception Techniques We Use
We offer a variety of techniques to help meet your needs. Palmer package is a compilation of a variety of techniques including: Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Toggle Recoil. In addition, Dr. Emily Brown is Webster certified through the ICPA and proficient in a variety of pediatric techniques. When necessary, cranial work is incorporated into the adjustment.
Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Is Important
According to the American Pregnancy Association, chiropractic care has been shown to help with:
Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
Managing nausea symptoms
Reducing the time of labor and delivery
Relieving neck and back pain
Avoiding a possible cesarean delivery
Pregnancy Techniques We Use
The Webster technique is a highly sought after technique in pregnant women that allows for the restoration of proper pelvic function. This technique may help with the prevention of dystocia, or difficult labor. Dr. Emily Brown is fully certified and proficient in the Webster technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). In addition to Webster technique, Palmer Package is used to aid in the correction of subluxation. Palmer Package includes: Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Toggle Recoil.
Pediatric Care
Adjusting an infant or a child is much different than adjusting an adult. Approaches to infant and toddler adjusting involve much gentler touch. Kids usually heal faster and respond to care more quickly, too.
Why Chiropractic Care For Children Is Important
The birth process can be traumatic for babies, which is why it is so important to get your children checked for nervous interference from birth! Chiropractic care may help with conditions such as but not limited to:
Colic
Ear infections
Digestive issues (IBS, leaky gut, constipation, etc.)
Behavioral disorders (ADHD, etc.)
Sleep
Immune system
Allergies
Bedwetting
Asthma
...just to name a few!
Both of our doctors are proficient through the ICPA in a variety of pediatric techniques including cranial work. In addition she practices with Palmer Package which includes: Gonstead, Diversified, Thompson, and Toggle Recoil. Our doctors use all of their training to compile a care plan that best serves your child.
How To Know If Your Child May Be In Need Of An Adjustment
Fussiness/colic
Head tilt which may appear as preference to only feeding on one side, always turning their head to one side in a car seat, or when in the standing position a head tilt is noted
Crawling appears to be different
For any other questions call and make an appointment to see if your child is in need of chiropractic care.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
Kids Like To Be Kids!
Sometimes you have to get on the floor and play cars with them or build with blocks or whatever it is they want to do to build trust with them. We believes it is important to include the child in the examination process and begin teaching them about health from an early age!
“Amazing! I always feel so much better when I leave your office. Even things I thought you wouldn’t be able to help with, you always do.”
Wellness and Prevention
Keep your body functioning at its best!
WHY WELLNESS CHIROPRACTIC IS IMPORTANT
Regular adjustments are like an oil change in your car. They are necessary to keep your nervous system performing at its best. Adjustments help your body to process and better handle stress, improve your immune system function, and allow for faster healing! Wellness care is also important to prevent scar tissue formation and keep your spine in the best shape possible!
Nutritional Counseling, Supplements, and Equipment
We carry a strict line of specific supplements which are recommended based on individual needs. Contact us if you’d like a consultation. We also carry Foot Levelers orthotics, Pillowise pillows and other items to help you feel your best long after your adjustment.
Massage and WEllness from Up North Wellness and Massage
Your body functions at its best when everything is in alignment and working together the way it is meant to. That means giving your muscles the TLC they deserve. Muscles that function properly will allow for a deeper adjustment that lasts longer. Massage therapists Sarah and Elizabeth have a myriad of skills ranging from personal training, massage, myofascial release, musculoskeletal alignment and occupational therapy.
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