Many chiropractic patients want to know: Should I still get adjusted if I’m pregnant?  

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It’s a good question — and the answer is yes. 

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Chiropractic care can help support a healthy pregnancy and reduce associated back pain.  During pregnancy, a woman’s body will produce a hormone that impacts the ligaments and spinal joints in the back, which can create significant changes in posture, movement, and overall musculoskeletal health. Sometimes, this hormone can even loosen joints creating instability in the bones.  

As a result, pregnant women may begin experiencing low back pain, leg pain, headaches, and trouble sleeping.  

Once the baby begins to weigh more than a few ounces, the additional weight can throw pregnant women even more off balance – creating the “perfect storm” for back pain.  

Most often people think that chiropractic care is just for adults. But that’s not so. Chiropractic care is also beneficial for kids. You don’t have to be a grown-up to gain a wide range of advantages offered by chiropractic care.

 Young kids can benefit from regular visits to pediatric chiropractors. Pediatric chiropractic care works well for children because their bodies are still growing. For the proper development of the body and brain, the spine should be aligned perfectly. 

 If you are an athlete, however, chiropractic can arguably be even more crucial. An athlete’s body undergoes stress on a regular basis. This physical stress, and the resulting wear and tear on the body, can negatively affect both their performance and their health, which can, in turn, impact the success and longevity of their career. 

According to the American Chiropractic Association, spinal manipulation is an effective headache treatment option for many sufferers. Chiropractic adjustment can improve acute and chronic neck pain, which can reduce the number of headaches you’ll experience — whether you suffer from migraines, tension headaches, or something other kind.

Low back pain is one of the leading causes of disability.  About 22 million Americans visit chiropractors annually. Of these, 7.7 million, or 35%, are seeking relief from back pain.

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​Research shows that spinal manipulation can help relieve pain and improve function in people with acute low-back pain, one of the most common types of back pain.

Research has also shown chiropractic care to be helpful in treating neck pain and headaches. 

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Neck pain is a common problem, especially if you sit for many hours a day, frequently bend your neck to use your phone, or have poor posture. 

Chiropractic may help ease your neck pain by realigning your spine and easing tension in your neck muscles.