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Research tells us it can! At this time of year, everyone’s talking about their Labor Day Weekend plans, but in our office, we talk about a DIFFERENT kind of “Labor Day” throughout the whole year… Did you know research has shown that chiropractic can help your labor and birth? 1. Shorter Labor Times: A retrospective review of statistics reported that primigravida (pregnant for the first time) women who seek chiropractic care throughout gestation have, on average, a 25% shorter labor time! Multiparous women (meaning they have given birth at least once already) who seek chiropractic care throughout their pregnancy have, on average, 31% shorter labor times. (1,2) 2. Help with Fetal Positioning: As discussed in our post about the Webster Technique, one of the treatment goals of chiropractic during pregnancy is meant to reduce fascial restraint within the musculoskeletal structures of the pelvis to promote biomechanical balance. Chiropractic can help decrease tension in the pelvis so the baby is able to move more freely and get into the best possible position for birth! (3) 3. Relaxation of Pelvis Floor Musculature: One recent study studied the change in tone of the pelvic floor musculature (specifically the levator hiatal area) after a chiropractic adjustment. This is the area that needs to be able to stretch during a vaginal delivery. The researchers saw that the area of the levator hiatal area was increased significantly after 1 adjustment, and this demonstrated a more relaxed state of the pelvic floor muscles. (The interesting thing with this study was that there was no change in muscle tone to the non-pregnant patients that were participants in this study, which says that this change in tone with chiropractic care may be pregnancy related only.) (4) 4. Less Pain: Research has shown that chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can be helpful at reducing pain symptoms throughout pregnancy. The authors on one study also noted that chiropractic care may significantly decrease the incidence of “back labor,” which can significantly increase pain and complications of labor and birth. The relative risk of experiencing back labor was almost 3 times greater (!) if back pain was experienced at all during the pregnancy. (5) Are you pregnant? Contact us to set up your appointment with Dr. Cristina to see if intrauterine constraint and/or musculoskeletal imbalance are affecting your pregnancy.
Sources: 1. J.M. Fallon. Textbook on chiropractic & pregnancy. Arlington, VA: International Chiropractic Association; 1994: 52, 109. 2. Fallon J.M. Chiropractic and pregnancy: a partnership for the future. ICA Int Rev Chiropr. 1990;46(6):39–42. 3. Ohm J. Chiropractors and midwives: a look at the Webster Technique. Midwifery Today. 2001;58:42. 4. Haavik H, Murphy BA, Kruger J. Effect of Spinal Manipulation on Pelvic Floor Functional Changes in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women: A Preliminary Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther.2016;39:339-347. 5. Diakow P.R.P., Gadsby T.A., Gadsby J.B., Gleddie J.G., Leprich D.J., Scales A.M. Back pain during pregnancy and labor. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1991;14(2):116–118. Let's talk BACKPACKS!
What are some signs that your child is wearing his or her backpack incorrectly?
Practical Tips for Reducing Backpack Stress on the Spine
If your child exhibiting some of the signs of spinal stress from incorrect backpack use, chiropractic may be able to help! Call us at 203-355-2830 to schedule an appointment for an evaluation with Dr. Cristina.
For the baby, the surrounding walls of the uterus tighten with pelvic imbalance, becoming more and more like tight bed sheets that restrict her motion. The chiropractic adjustment to the pelvis releases tension to the ligaments and uterus so that the baby can move freely and assume the best possible position for birth. It is important to realize that many pregnant women are seeking ICPA doctors throughout their pregnancies to utilize the many additional benefits of the Webster technique. For every stage of pregnancy, this adjustment reduces interference to the nervous system—a vital benefit to improve physiology for both Mom and her baby. When Mom’s physiological function is at its best, the baby’s development is optimized. Balancing the pelvic bones, muscles and ligaments and improving normal physiology sets the stage for a natural birth. Chiropractic care and the Webster technique allow for safer, easier births! This excerpt was taken from the ICPA Member Newsletter, 2019. For more information, visit discoverkidshealth.com. Call our office today at 203-355-2830 to set up your prenatal consultation and evaluation!
The “Duchess Slant” has become the popular sitting posture for the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex, but may not be the best choice when we’re considering healthy biomechanics. What is the “Duchess Slant”? The term was first used to describe Kate Middleton’s “zig-zag” sitting posture with her legs angled opposite her trunk (sometimes with the ankles crossed) while maintaining an upright posture with shoulders squared. It’s popular among royals because it supposedly looks more flattering when being photographed. Princess Diana and Meghan Markle have also been photographed using the “Duchess Slant.” What makes the “Duchess Slant” so bad? As a chiropractor, I cringe when I see this posture being used - these women are sitting for long periods of time in a position that can be harmful to the biomechanics of the spine and pelvis. Let’s break it down:
What does this mean for our health?
The health of our spinal column is responsible for transmitting all of the information between our brain and body. Any disruption in the normal motion of our spine can lead to an interruption in this communication, which can lead to degeneration in our spine, and degradation of our health. Check out our blog post and video, A Beginner's Guide to Chiropractic, to see how chiropractic can help address the health of your body by improving the health of your spine. I've always been a visual learner - that's why I fell in love with this video and how it explains chiropractic. It's important to remember - chiropractic helps to remove interference on the nervous system, which allows your brain and body to communicate better, which enables you to function at your optimum potential! |
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