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Chiropractic West Palm Beach: Adjustments While Trying to Conceive
This is my clinical pearl story about Chiropractic West Palm Beach: Adjustments While Trying to Conceive. I helped this patient with more than her back pain. Her chief complaints were neck and back pain. She was a 37 year old female patient. To be HIPAA compliant, I will call her Martha instead of her real name.
Martha’s neck and back pain had come on 10 years ago following a car accident. She had received physical therapy and massage care previously. Recently, she was under a lot of stress due to her job as a registered nurse. She hadn’t been eating right or sleeping well either. Furthermore, Martha couldn’t exercise due to her neck and back pain. Martha felt all these factors contributed to her infertility problems.
In regards to her infertility she stated there was no known reason as to why she wasn’t conceiving. Martha and her husband had been trying for years to get pregnant to no avail. The doctors could find no reason why they were not conceiving. Even with in Vitro Fertilization (IVF) she was still not conceiving. She thought perhaps if she got some stress and pain relief through chiropractic adjustments it might help.
Martha’s Examination
Upon examination, Martha tested positive for her neuromusculoskeletal neck and back pain condition.
Chiropractic, Homeostasis and Fertility
Chiropractors are neuromusculoskeletal system (spine and limbs) specialists. We do not treat infertility. However, an important principle of chiropractic is that because the nervous system is highly developed in the human being and influences all other systems in the body, it therefore plays a significant role in your health”. (1)
Simply put, chiropractic spinal adjustments take pressure off your nervous system and help your body to function optimally. Adjustments help your body seek homeostasis, which is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained for optimal survival. And fertility and conceiving is definitely important for optimal function and survival. Indeed, improper nervous system function, poor nutrition, high stress, and poor lifestyle habits may effect your fertility.
Chiropractic “Manual procedures and, specifically, the adjustment is applied to address local NMS (neuromusculoskeletal) disorders and to improve NMS function. A consequence of improved NMS function may be improvement in the body’s ability to self-regulate, thereby allowing the body to seek homeostasis and improved health”. (1)
At Meiri Chiropractic, we take a holistic approach. We counsel patients on nutrition, exercise and changes to lifestyle. Therefore, chiropractic care is one of your best options to help your body function in harmony.
Martha’s Treatment and Outcome
Firstly, Martha’s treatments included chiropractic adjustment/ manipulation to her spine (neck and back). Secondly, soft tissue therapy (myofascial release, pressure point and various post isometric relaxation procedures) was rendered as necessary. Thirdly, modalities (cold/heat therapy and electric muscle stimulation) were administered. Finally, exercises for stretching, strengthening, and better posture were recommended.
I recommended avoidance of alcohol, caffeine, smoking, and taking some supplements. Martha practiced proper fluid and diet intake (e.g. increased organic fruits, vegetables, no processed foods). She started to walk with a friend for exercise and went back to the gym as well. Martha even started a meditation/deep breathing routine for relaxation.
Martha’s neck and back pain was much improved within a few weeks. She followed up with her doctor to continue her medical procedures in In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF). And yes, she did eventually get pregnant within a year. Afterwards, she did come in for Chiropractic care during and after her pregnancy.
Chiropractic West Palm Beach: Adjustments While Trying to Conceive
A West Palm Beach chiropractor can adjust your spine, putting everything back in place. Realigning your spine alleviates pressure off your nerves and helps your body function at its best.
Are you looking for the best female chiropractor in West Palm Beach? Dr. Natalie Meiri can definitely help you. Call 561-253-8984 today for an appointment or to find out more about Chiropractic West Palm Beach: Adjustments While Trying to Conceive.
References:
Thomas Bergman, David Peterson, Chiropractic Technique Principles and Procedures, 3rd edition, 2011 (1)