Chiropractic Care
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Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care plays a vital role in supporting a healthy pregnancy. As an expectant mother’s body rapidly undergoes physical changes, regular chiropractic adjustments help maintain a more balanced, flexible, and comfortable state for the spine and surrounding soft tissues. This care is crucial in minimizing discomforts associated with pregnancy, such as back pain, pelvic pain, and sciatica, while promoting overall wellness.
At Golden Family Chiropractic, our doctors are Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). The Webster Technique is a specific, safe, and gentle chiropractic method designed to optimize pelvic alignment and reduce intrauterine constraint. By carefully adjusting the pelvis, this technique helps ensure that the baby has enough space to move into the best possible position for birth, potentially reducing the likelihood of complications during labor and delivery.
Each chiropractic adjustment also reduces interference to the nervous system, which is essential for improving the physiological function of both the mother and her baby. When the nervous system is functioning optimally, the body can better adapt to the physical and hormonal changes of pregnancy. This leads to a more comfortable pregnancy experience and supports the baby’s development, creating the healthiest environment possible.
Furthermore, balancing the pelvic bones, muscles, and ligaments promotes a more efficient birthing process. When the pelvis is properly aligned and flexible, it can help reduce labor time, decrease the need for medical interventions, and improve overall birth outcomes. Chiropractic care is also beneficial postpartum, aiding in recovery and ensuring that the mother’s body returns to its pre-pregnancy state more smoothly.
Our doctors are dedicated to providing gentle, individualized care to help expectant mothers feel their best throughout their pregnancy journey. Regular chiropractic care can set the stage for a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy, an easier birth, and a better recovery—all while supporting the optimal development of your baby.
Postpartum Care
Just as pregnancy brings about many changes in the body, the postpartum period also introduces unique challenges and physical demands. New mothers often experience added stress on their bodies from activities like holding and carrying their baby, breastfeeding, lifting car seats, and managing the daily demands of motherhood. These activities, combined with the lingering effects of the hormone relaxin, can make it difficult for the body to regain its pre-pregnancy biomechanics and function.
During pregnancy, relaxin loosens ligaments and joints to accommodate a growing baby and prepare the body for birth. However, even after childbirth, relaxin remains in the body for several months, which can cause joint instability and discomfort. This can lead to misalignments in the spine and pelvis, contributing to pain, muscle tension, and reduced mobility.
Postpartum chiropractic care focuses on restoring balance, alignment, and optimal function to the spine and joints. By addressing any lingering misalignments, chiropractic adjustments can help reduce pain, improve posture, and promote overall well-being. This is especially important for mothers who may be experiencing back pain, neck pain, or pelvic discomfort due to the physical demands of caring for a newborn.
Additionally, chiropractic care can help support the body’s recovery by enhancing nervous system function. A properly functioning nervous system improves communication between the brain and body, aiding in hormone regulation, reducing stress, and boosting energy levels—all of which are essential for adapting to the new challenges of motherhood.
Postpartum adjustments can also help alleviate common issues like sciatica, headaches, and upper back pain from breastfeeding or carrying the baby. Moreover, regular chiropractic care can support the body’s natural healing process, helping new mothers feel more balanced, aligned, and capable of caring for their little one.
Remember, taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your baby. Prioritizing your health through chiropractic care can foster a quicker, smoother recovery and allow you to embrace the joys of motherhood with less discomfort and more energy.
Newborns
It is incredibly important for babies to be checked by a chiropractor soon after birth. Many health challenges that arise in childhood or even adulthood can often be traced back to subtle structural misalignments that occur during birth. The birthing process, while natural, can sometimes be quite traumatic for a newborn's delicate body, especially if assisted methods like C-sections, vacuum extractions, or forceps deliveries are used. These methods can create tension and cause slight shifts in the alignment of the upper cervical spine, particularly the top bone in the neck (the atlas).
Even a small misalignment in this area can interfere with the function of the nervous system, which controls and coordinates every function in the body. This disruption can affect a child's growth and development, potentially leading to issues such as colic, difficulty nursing, reflux, irritability, sleep disturbances, and more. Early chiropractic intervention helps ensure the spine is aligned properly, allowing the nervous system to function without interference, which is critical for healthy development.
Chiropractic care for infants is extremely gentle and safe. The amount of pressure applied during an adjustment is no more than what you would use to check the ripeness of a tomato. Our techniques are specifically designed to be soothing and comfortable for babies. Most babies sleep through their adjustments, as they find them very relaxing.
Chiropractic care is also highly effective in addressing common infant issues such as colic, nursing difficulties, acid reflux, cranial bone distortion, torticollis, and digestive problems. By ensuring that the spine and nervous system are functioning optimally, chiropractic care supports the body’s natural ability to adapt, heal, and thrive. Regular adjustments can help promote better sleep, improved digestion, and a calmer, happier baby, setting the stage for healthy development as they grow.
By having your baby checked by a chiropractor early, you’re taking a proactive step toward ensuring their body is functioning at its best from the very start, providing a strong foundation for lifelong health and wellness.
Children
The spine is the central pathway for communication between the brain and the rest of the body. It houses billions of nerves that transmit messages to every cell, tissue, and organ, playing a crucial role in regulating every function of the body. When the spine is properly aligned, the nervous system can operate without interference, allowing the body to function at its best.
However, if there are misalignments or blockages in the spine, this communication can be disrupted, affecting the body’s ability to heal, grow, and adapt. Chiropractors are trained to identify and correct these spinal misalignments, often referred to as subluxations, to ensure that the nervous system is free of interference and the brain and body can communicate optimally.
Chiropractic care for children is especially important during critical periods of growth and development. Proper spinal alignment can enhance not only physical health but also behavioral and emotional well-being. When the nervous system is functioning without interference, children are more likely to experience improvements in motor skills, cognitive development, immune function, and even emotional regulation.
Our goal is to support your child's body in reaching its full potential by maintaining a healthy spine and nervous system. We are here to help ensure that your child’s nervous system operates properly, providing a solid foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Through gentle and effective adjustments, we help promote overall wellness, allowing your child to thrive during these vital developmental years.
Did you know….
Children with optimally functioning nervous systems by visiting a pediatric chiropractor tend to have:
Better sleep
Diminished allergies
Less ear infections
Elevated mood
Increased connection
Less asthma
More relaxation
Less sick days
Easier time digesting food
Enhanced performance
Improvement in behavioral issues
Family Care
Chiropractic care is an effective option for the whole family. Families who undergo regular chiropractic care often report a noticeable increase in health and energy, stating they get sick less and to a lesser degree than in the past- fewer illnesses, fewer allergies, less asthma, less fatigue, fewer headaches, and more.
With an increase in overall health comes a decrease in dependence on medication and fewer hospital bills. Unfortunately, the expense of traditional health care today is among one of the leading causes of bankruptcy for many families in the United States, and 70% of those affected have health insurance. Our goal at Golden Family Chiropractic is to find the underlying cause of the problems and correct them, allowing your body to heal and function optimally. Dr. Lauren & Dr. Katie have helped thousands of people of all ages achieve extraordinary health through chiropractic care.
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At GFC we are passionate about helping children grow up to be thriving young adults. We are here to help support your family as they make leaps and bounds throughout life.