ICPA Webster Certified

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For many pregnant women, aches and pains in the lower back and hips are part of the experience. In fact, approximately 50% of pregnant women will experience back pain at some point before they deliver. 

 Chiropractic care is the health maintenance of the spinal column and the adjustment of misaligned joints. It doesn’t involve drugs or surgery. Instead, it’s a kind of physical therapy to reduce spinal nerve stress and promote health throughout the body. 

We use techniques that won’t put pressure on the abdomen.

We will also show you effective stretches for relieving tension and easing discomfort.

There are many hormonal and physical changes you’ll experience during your pregnancy. Some of these will have an impact on your posture and comfort. As your baby becomes heavier, your center of gravity shifts, and your posture adjusts accordingly.

These physical changes during your pregnancy can lead to a misaligned spine or joints.

Other uncomfortable changes during pregnancy might include:

• a protruding abdomen resulting in an increased curve of your back
• changes to your pelvis as your body begins to prepare for labor
• adaptations to your posture

Regular visits during your pregnancy can address these issues. One collaborative chiropractic and medical study revealed that 75 percent of pregnant chiropractic care patients reported pain relief. Plus, adjustments designed to re-establish balance and alignment to your pelvis and spine will do more than just make you feel better. Chiropractic care can be beneficial for your baby, too. 

 A pelvis that’s out of alignment can restrict the amount of space available to your developing baby. When an external force obstructs your growing baby’s normal movements, it’s known as intrauterine constraint. 

Another complication that a misaligned pelvis may pose relates to delivery. When the pelvis is out of alignment, it can make it hard for your baby to move into the best position to be born, which is rear-facing, head down.

In some cases, this could affect a woman’s ability to have a natural and noninvasive birth. A balanced pelvis also means your baby has a lower chance of moving into a breech or posterior position. When your baby is in a nonoptimal birthing position, it can lead to a longer, more complicated delivery.

Other evidence points to improved outcomes in labor and delivery for women who’ve received chiropractic care during their pregnancy. In fact, it may help reduce the length of time you’re in labor.

In addition, regular chiropractic care while you’re pregnant can offer the following benefits:

• help you maintain a healthier, more comfortable pregnancy
• relieving pain in the back, neck, hips, and joints
• help to control symptoms of nausea

Chiropractic care is usually a safe, effective practice during pregnancy. Not only can routine chiropractic care help manage pain in your back, hips, and joints, it can also establish pelvic balance. That can provide your baby with as much space as possible over the course of your pregnancy. This may lead to a faster, easier labor and delivery. 

 The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation/ SI joint dysfunction. In doing so, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is facilitated. 

We specializes in chiropractic care for women and pediatrics specifically the pre-natal and post-natal population. Through our years as an International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) certified Pregnancy has helped tons of expectant mothers with a variety of issues that might arise during pregnancy. Moms in our office have enjoyed shorter labor times, properly positioned babies, decreased pain during pregnancy, VBACs (vaginal births after C-section), and fewer complications during the delivery process. We believe in helping moms create an environment where they feel like they can have an empowered birth and pregnancy. At Doxey Chiropractic, it is important to us that we help you get the birth you deserve. 

"Absolutely love Dr Amy! I went during my entire last pregnancy and brought in my kids the day after they were born. She was so gentle with them. The staff here has always been amazing and I’m so glad that they are always willing to see us. We live quite far away and they are worth the drive!" 

" Seriously the most amazing chiropractor clinic ever! Both Dr Amy and Dr Greg are amazing. Dr Greg knows Webster’s technique and helped turn my breech baby head down at 36 weeks. He also helped my mom on short notice when she had severely debilitating neck pain. Dr Amy is absolutely wonderful with my three babies 4 and under, and with me. Seriously, I’ve been to many many chiropractors and this place is the best I’ve ever experienced. The receptionists are wonderful too. Just an overall amazing facility! "

" If it weren't for Dr. Doxey, I would have lived miserably through my pregnancy induced sciatic pain.  He is so efficient and effective. I recommend him to so many people, including pregnant friends.  He has helped me through the aches and pains of prenatal and postnatal life with three of my pregnancies.  Additionally the massage therapists, are amazing!  Their work and expertise don't compare.  Lastly, I am so thankful for Vicky and Teresa who are always so helpful with finding appointments and taking care of insurance logistics.  Best Chiropractic clinic out there! "