Are you and your children well-adjusted?
On the arrival of
your new baby you will be overwhelmed by this little
miracle called life! Isn’t it incredible, how two cells become four, then eight,
and continue until nine months later, a perfect little human being is formed,
with all ten toes, fingers, a nose, two eyes and everything else in between! The
little heart starts beating at 24 days and eyes form at 36 days and nine months
later, a miracle is born. Children
can benefit from chiropractic care before they are born, by having a mother
with a nervous system free from the interference of spinal ‘subluxations’. ‘Spinal
Subluxation’ is the mis-alignment of the spine that puts pressure on the
nervous system, and chiropractors are the only professionals trained to locate,
analyse and correct spinal subluxations.
Devonport Family Chiropractic has had the privilege of
serving over 100 families (many with newborns) with quality wellness chiropractic
care. Our passion is caring for children along with their Mums and Dads to
promote optimal performance in Life for the whole family.
Your
spine is made of 24 moveable bones called vertebrae, plus the tailbone, pelvis,
and skull. Nerve impulses travel down the spinal cord from the brains and branch
out into nerves, and exit between the vertebrae to carry messages from the
brain to the body. Spinal
subluxations can irritate and cause interference with the nerves, just like
static on a phone line! The message from the brain is slowed down and the impulses
carried by the nerve are unable to reach the various parts of your body
properly. This can contribute to problems in one’s health. A doctor of
chiropractic aligns the vertebrae and pelvis through very gentle adjustments to
the spine, relieving the pressure on the nerves and allowing full nerve energy
to reach the tissues or organs.
For women, chiropractic care promotes a more regular
menstrual cycle and optimal uterine function, helping to prepare her body to be
strong, supple, and a balanced to carry a baby when pregnant. In fact, restoring
proper nerve supply to reproductive organs has helped many couples who thought
they were infertile.[1][2]
Pregnancy
Chiropractic is a safe and essential part of
a healthy pregnancy. A nervous system free of subluxations will always contribute
to a healthier mother and child as pregnant mum’s share the same body chemistry
as their unborn child. We have had several women see us throughout their whole
pregnancy, and it has been so rewarding to see them experience a more
comfortable pregnancy, easier labour and delivery and a better start to life for
baby, as well as a quicker recovery for Mum. The shift in a woman’s posture and
centre of gravity can put stress on the lower back and pelvis. Along with
helping restore nerve supply, chiropractic also works to settle the joints into
proper position with each other and we find many women report that their
pregnancies were easier and their delivery times shorter when they received
chiropractic care.
Chiropractic for Kids!
Most chiropractors believe that every infant should be
checked for subluxation (nerve interference) as soon after birth as
possible. We check and adjust babies soon after birth, to alleviate
subluxations caused by in-utero constraint and the journey down through the
birth canal. Today’s birthing procedures, even so called ‘natural’ births, can
put tremendous pressures on a child’s spine. And while injury from forceps
deliveries may be less common today, vacuum extraction and eager hands can do
even more damage by pulling, forcing and twisting the baby’s young spine which protects
the nervous system travelling inside. Any interference of this nerve supply can
cause problems in the function of the body. Without the language to explain,
many newborns experience colic, unexplained crying, lack of appetite, frequent
ear infections or other signs of poor health. Even relatively easy deliveries
can result in subluxations. If indicated, a gentle, life-affirming adjustment
is given. Chiropractic adjustments on children are extremely gentle, about the
same amount as check a ripe peach without bruising it! Be proactive and give
your baby his or her chance at the best possible life experience.
We are
always happy to discuss any questions you may have. Please feel free to contact
us at [email protected] or call us on 446 0547. Our website www.devonportfamilychiropractic.co.nz has plenty of information and testimonials from our clients
as well as online booking.
If you are interested in getting your family checked, mention
this article and we will do an initial family consultation for just $37. Or book online by clicking the hand below!
