Advanced training and more then a decade of experience caring for the needs of pregnant women has created an experience that is extremely comfortable, effective and can often see near immediate results. Women report less pain, better sleep and significantly improved energy.
We understand the special needs of a pregnant woman.
Our advanced care (and Webster technique) may provide many benefits for a woman who is pregnant. Some of these benefits may include; maintaining a healthier pregnancy, a more comfortable and shorter labor and delivery, controlling symptoms of nausea, as well as relief of low back pain (dull, sharp, or severe), leg pain, headaches, neck pain, pelvic pain, cramping, and more!
Pregnancy may be one of the best times to receive chiropractic care! While it?s always good to have an optimally functioning nervous system, it?s especially helpful now. Both mother and baby can benefit. Dr. E.J. Raven uses adjusting methods which are adapted to a mother?s size, weight and condition.
After pregnancy, hormones which help loosen the ligaments attached to the pelvic bones are still increased. Thus, treatment at this time is important as the body heals and re-establishes its normal balanced state.
Dr. E.J. Raven offers a complimentary check-up for newborns of existing patients. He does this because children need to be checked as soon as possible. The birthing process has proven to be a very traumatic experience at times, especially to the cervical spine (neck). During a natural vaginal delivery, the baby's neck can be stretched well beyond its normal length. Extreme pressure can be exerted on the baby's spine during the delivery process, especially if forceps, suction or c-section is used. Misalignment can start right there! During the first 18 months of life, the very important curves in the spine are developed. This is an important time to get children checked.
Colic, unusual crying, poor appetite or erratic sleeping habits or irregular bowl movements can be signs of spinal distress. A decade of experience guides Dr. E.J. Raven in knowing exactly where to adjust an infant; no more pressure than you would use to test the ripeness of a tomato is involved.
Many research studies show chiropractic care for children being helpful for colic, ear infections, erratic sleeping habits, bedwetting, scoliosis, ?growing pains? and many other common childhood health complaints.
The concern that many parents have is that chiropractic adjustments will be forceful. Not only are adjusting techniques modified for each person's size and unique spinal problem but adjustments for children are so gentle, its not uncommon for children to fall asleep while being worked on. This makes a child's chiropractic adjustment something looked forward to by parents and children alike.
