Chiropractic
Chiropractic is simple. It’s natural. It honors the wisdom of your body. And it has helped millions enjoy relief and better health for more than a century. Chiropractic doctors are trained to locate misalignment of the vertebrae that can cause joint and nerve pain. This is a representation of one type of subluxation. A subluxation, as defined by the Association of Chiropractic Colleges, is: a complex of functional, structural and/or pathological articular changes that compromise neural integrity and may influence organ system function and general health.” A subluxation causes nerve interference in some portion of the body affected by those nerves, which also affects the soft tissue and muscle. Over time, this leads to degenerative and arthritic conditions.
By detecting and correcting spinal subluxations, your body and nervous system will work more efficiently, giving you more energy and improving your performance at work, sports and leisure activities. Getting you back to a better quality of life, well-being and health is our goal and mission at StillPointe.
What types of conditions benefit from chiropractic treatment?
- Neck and low back pain
- Headaches
- Auto accidents
- Work injuries
- Sports injuries
- Joint pain and arthritis
- TMJ and jaw pain
- Pregnancy-related back and joint problems
Listen to your body. Good health is more than how you feel. It is your ability to handle (or adapt to) physical, chemical and emotional stress without losing your physical, chemical or emotional balance. At StillPointe we believe that your body is much smarter and possesses technical knowledge far beyond our present understanding. Our goal is to help your body help itself through natural health care.
Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy
During pregnancy, there are several physiological and hormonal changes that occur as the baby is developing and the body is getting ready for birth. You and your baby are in good hands at StillPointe, as we specialize in treating pregnant women and infants, with advance training and many years of experience. We receive many referrals from area OB/GYN physicians and clinics because of our thorough, professional and effective treatment of pregnant women. In addition, research has shown that chiropractic care during pregnancy can often result in a shorter labor and delivery, and fewer interventions during the birth process.
What are some of the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
- Relieving back, neck and joint pain that result from postural and pelvic changes as the baby grows and puts pressure on the low back and abdomen.
- Establishing balance and alignment of the pelvis to allow the baby to be in a better position for labor and delivery.
- Providing massage and myofascial release that gives the baby more room and reduces intrauterine constraint.
- Adjustments are very gentle and help relieve stress of discomfort and anxiety during pregnancy by providing balance to the nervous system.
Dr. Saetre has advanced training as a Fellow in the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. She is certified in the Webster Technique. This technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that creates balance and stability of the pregnant pelvis, reducing undue stress to the uterus and supporting ligaments. This balanced state in the pelvis makes it easier for a breech baby to turn naturally. We are happy to consult with you and your doctor to see if chiropractic care can benefit you during this important time.
Children and Chiropractic
“As the twig is bent, so grows the tree.”
Fortunately we don’t remember it, but birth is the first major trauma of our lives.
Often the twisting and pulling during delivery causes babies to have problems turning their head to both sides. This is called “torticollis,” and if you have ever had a very stiff neck, you know how painful it can be. In infants, this may manifest in problems with nursing, comfortable sleeping and other physiological symptoms, even reflux and ear infections. Also, babies that cannot easily turn to one side often get flat spots on one side of the head, which can lead to problems as they grow. This is easy to correct at an early age as infants respond very quickly to gentle, finger-tip adjustments.
Dr. Saetre has almost 20 years of experience treating newborns, infants, children and adolescents. She has a post-graduate fellowship in maternal and children’s health and certification in the Webster Technique for intrauterine constraint. We work with you and your child to gently and effectively alleviate spinal problems resulting from birth trauma, sports injuries and just the bumps and bruises common as a child grows. Spinal adjustments for infants and young children involve very light correction that will restore mobility to areas that have become “jammed,” which frees up the body and nervous system to function normally.
Just as you have your child’s teeth checked regularly as a preventative measure against decay and misalignment, it is important to have their spine checked for the same reasons. We can help prevent scoliosis and spinal problems that may become permanent conditions once the body is at full growth. We will be happy to provide a complimentary consultation to see if chiropractic care will benefit your family.
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