Pediatric and Pregnancy Chiro FAQs

• WEBSTER TECHNIQUE

  Dr. Jacquelyn Nicholls is a chiropractor who is Webster Technique Certified. The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated.

  Webster Certified Chiropractor provides safe and effective and drug-free care for pregnant moms. Webster Certified Chiropractors is someone who has been specifically trained to assess and adjust the spine and pelvis in pregnant women. Sacral or pelvic dysfunction may contribute to difficult labor for the mother (i.e., dystocia), caused by inadequate uterine function, pelvic contraction, and baby mal-presentation. Correction of sacral dysfunction may have a positive effect on all of these causes of dystocia.

  Webster Technique focuses on relieving the tightness in the round ligaments. This allows the baby to shift comfortably and freely within the womb so that he or she may get into the proper position for his or her big journey to the outside world.

• PREGNANCY RELATED BACK PAIN

  The average healthy weight gain in pregnancy is 25-35 lbs. As the baby grows, the spinal curve increases and the core muscles cannot stabilize the spine as they did before. This extra weight, especially in the front of the body, places a lot of stress on the joints in the back, hips, knees, and feet.

  In addition, in the third trimester, Relaxin, a hormone, increases ten times. This hormone relaxes your ligaments which allows the loosening of the body’s joints to accommodate the enlarging uterus and allow the baby to pass through the pelvis during delivery. These loose joints force the muscles of the back and pelvis to work overtime, resulting in muscle and joint pain.

  A maternity and Webster-certified chiropractor can provide safe, effective, and drug-free conservative care to relieve pain by decreasing pressure on the joints, muscles, and nerves of the spine and pelvis.

• ULTRASOUND THERAPY

  Ultrasound Therapy is an effective tool for treating chronic pain and various kinds of disorders such as mastitis with breast-feeding mothers.

  WHAT IS ULTRASOUND THERAPY?
  Ultrasound therapy is the use of Ultrasonic waves or sound waves to treat muscle injuries, reduce the inflammatory response, and break up blockages. It does this by using high frequency that is not audible to the human ear are produced by means of mechanical vibration in the metal treatment head of the ultrasound machine. The treatment head is then moved over the surface of the skin in the region of the injury transmitting the energy into the tissues.

  Therapeutic ultrasound is one of the most popular modalities in physical therapy due to its ease of use, applications for multiple issues and time efficiency.

  HOW DOES IT WORK?
  Ultrasound is thought to accelerate the normal resolution time of the inflammatory process by attracting more mast cells to the site of injury. This may cause an increase in blood flow which can be beneficial in the sub-acute phase of tissue injury. As blood flow may be increased it is not advised to use ultrasound immediately after injury.

  PLEASE NOTE: Ultrasound Therapy is added to Chiropractic or Physiotherapy appointments as required to maximize treatment results, and is not a standalone service.

• What are the BENEFITS of seeing a chiropractor throughout your pregnancy?

  Benefits of regular chiropractic support through your pregnancy include, but are not limited to:

  • Maintain an overall healthier pregnancy
  • Control symptoms of nausea (using acupuncture treatment)
  • Reduce pain and time of labor and delivery
  • Encourage optimal positioning of the pelvis to help reduce in-utero constraint and breech presentation
  • Relieve back, neck, foot, and joint pain

  Why not take one of our free consultations and find out more?