About Chiropractic Care

The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest patients in the care of the human frame, in diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.
-Attributed to Thomas Edison

What Is Chiropractic Care?

Chiropractic is a natural method of healthcare that treats the causes of physical problems, such as pain in your back, legs, arms, or neck, rather
than just the symptoms.

Chiropractic is based on a simple but powerful
premise: With a normally functioning spine and nerves and a healthy lifestyle, your body is better able to heal itself. That's because the spinal cord, which is protected by the spine, is the main pathway of your nervous system.

It controls movement, feeling, and function
throughout your body. Your chiropractor has at least six years of professional training in the sciences and healthcare, leading to a doctor of chiropractic (DC) degree. He or she works to
restore your health and guides you in a
personalized approach to overall wellness.

Your chiropractor has at least six years of professional training in the sciences and healthcare, leading to a doctor of chiropractic (DC) degree. He or she works to restore your health and guides you in a personalized approach to overall wellness.

What Causes Back and Leg
Pain During Pregnancy?

During pregnancy, the increasing weight and size of the baby put stress on the spine's three natural curves. As a result, changes in posture occur that can cause pain in your back or legs.

Increased Stress on Your Spine

As your baby grows, you carry more and more weight in front of you. This stretches your abdominal muscles. When you stand, the baby pulls down on the thoracic curve (middle back) and forward on the lumbar curve (lower back). The larger the baby grows, the more exaggerated these curves become.

This puts pressure on the joints in the spine. It may also put pressure on nerves, causing pain. The sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower spine down the legs, can also become irritated, causing pain in your legs. At the same time, joints in the pelvis loosen. This helps prepare you for delivery, but it can also irritate nerves in the spine.

What Can I Do to Ease Back and Leg Pain

Along with spinal adjustments, maintaining good posture, moving safely, exercising regularly, and eating right can help reduce stress on your spine and relieve pain.

Practice Good Posture

Good posture reduces stress on the joints, nerves, and muscles in your back. Keep your head and shoulders centered over your hips. When you sit, keep your knees level with your hips. To lift, end at the hips and knees, not the waist. Then lift with your legs. To reach, turn your whole body, not just your head and neck. Sleep on your side with your knees slightly bent. This relieves pressure on your spine. Put a pillow between your legs, beneath your abdomen, and under your neck-but not under your shoulder.

Start today toward a healthier tomorrow!