Did you know that kinesiology tape can be used to tape the belly during pregnancy? Depending on how it is applied, it can help relieve low back pain or pressure as baby starts to drop lower into the pelvis. Or it can help relieve pressure under the ribs to make it easier for mom to breathe.
Think chiropractic is all about crackin’ backs?
Some things that happened today in the office:
-Met a first time mama and explained how the Webster technique can help to balance the structures of the pelvis, create a smoother birth and allow for a more comfortable pregnancy. 🤰
-Did some instrument assisted soft tissue work with a with recreational volleyball player and talked ankle ligaments and musculature of the lower leg.
-Helped a breast cancer survivor with some headaches and back pain that she’s been having post FLAP surgery and made a plan for scar rehab.
-Completed care for a patient trigger thumb who was looking for an alternative to surgery 🏽 and she’s back to smooth range of motion.
-Worked on TMJ musculature and gave some strategies to work on at home when stress ➡️ jaw clenching.
Chiropractic can help with so much more than low back pain, (but we’re pretty good at that too).
Chiropractic is a safe, effective and drug-free way to manage pain and improve function for many injuries and issues affecting the spine, joints and surrounding muscles.
New Pregnancy Pillows are here!
These soft bundles of goodness are an important part of your prenatal chiropractic appointment. Pregnancy pillows can help you feel comfortable lying face down on the adjusting table for assessment and treatment using the Webster technique.
The Webster technique helps to diagnose and treat imbalances in the pelvis during pregnancy. The bony structures of the pelvis attach to the uterus via the round ligament. Balancing the joints of the sacrum and pelvis can help:
🤰 to ease hip/low back/pubic area discomfort during pregnancy
🤰 allow the baby space to move to achieve optimal positioning
🤰help your body with biomechanical changes as your transition through the trimesters
🤰prepare you for labor and birth
Plus it just feels luxurious and amazing to be able to lay on your stomach once that baby bump gets more bump-tastic!
Pillows are also used during your postpartum visit to get you comfy and can accommodate positioning for post- c-section and breast tenderness.
Hydration reminder!
Drink your water people! The rule of thumb is 1/2 your body weight in ounces per day.
So a 150 LB person needs to drink 75 ounces of water. This blender bottle is 20 oz so that’s about FOUR of these EVERY DAY.
You may want to increase your water intake if:
You’re doing lots of strenuous exercise or work.
It’s hot outside and also in winter with our home heating systems that really dry out the air.
You’re pregnant or nursing.
A lot of us are in a constant state of mild dehydration. This makes it harder for our bodies to perform lots of everyday functions and can lead to symptoms like headaches, muscle cramps, joint aches or digestive discomfort. One of the first (and least expensive!) things to take a look at when treating an injury that seems to be lingering is water intake.
I recommend doing the math and measuring out the ounces of water you SHOULD be drinking and see what it looks like. You might be surprised to learn you’re only getting half or 1/3 of what you should.