Prenatal & Pediatric Care

Services:

  • Prenatal chiropractic care is a specialized branch of chiropractic treatment that focuses on the health and alignment of the spine and pelvis during pregnancy. It is designed to help manage pain, improve mobility, and support optimal fetal positioning throughout pregnancy.

    How It Works

    • Spinal & Pelvic Alignment:
      Gentle adjustments correct misalignments (subluxations), helping to relieve pressure on nerves and reduce muscular tension.

    • Nervous System Support:
      Proper spinal alignment supports optimal nervous system function, which can benefit both mother and baby.

    • Biomechanical Balance:
      Techniques like the Webster Technique help balance pelvic muscles and ligaments, promoting better positioning of the fetus.

    Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care

    • Reduces low back pain, hip pain, and sciatica

    • Helps relieve round ligament and pubic symphysis discomfort

    • Improves pelvic alignment → may reduce risk of breech presentation

    • Enhances mobility and posture

    • May lead to easier labor and delivery

    • Supports overall maternal wellness

    Common Conditions Treated

    • Low back pain

    • Pelvic or sacroiliac joint pain

    • Sciatic nerve pain

    • Neck and shoulder tension

    • Postural imbalances

    • Headaches/migraines

    • Breech presentation (via Webster Technique)

  • Pediatric chiropractic care involves the gentle, specialized assessment and adjustment of a child’s spine and musculoskeletal system. It is performed by chiropractors trained to work with infants, children, and adolescents, with techniques tailored to be safe, gentle, and age-appropriate.

    How It Works

    • Spinal Alignment:
      Gentle adjustments help correct subluxations (minor misalignments) that may affect the nervous system and musculoskeletal development.

    • Nervous System Support:
      Since the spine protects the spinal cord, maintaining proper alignment may support better nerve communication, which is essential for growth, immune function, and motor development.

    • Developmental Monitoring:
      Chiropractors can identify and address postural issues, gait abnormalities, or asymmetries early in a child’s development.


    Potential Benefits of Pediatric Chiropractic Care

    • Supports healthy spinal and nervous system development

    • Helps with feeding and latching issues in infants

    • May reduce colic, fussiness, and digestive issues

    • Improves sleep patterns

    • Aids in managing torticollis and plagiocephaly

    • Supports recovery from birth trauma or falls

    • May assist in reducing symptoms of ear infections, asthma, or allergies (based on anecdotal evidence)

“highly recommend for children and those with special needs in particular”

“My son has met with Dr. Sophia multiple times from ages 7-13. He has autism and is non verbal. These types of appointments can be very difficult because of someone else putting equipment and their hands on him. She never made me feel rushed, has a super yoga-teacher type voice, and offered different solutions for trying to align his hips and spine. She has also gotten us in VERY last minute when I can see that he needs immediate attention. I highly recommend for children and those with special needs in particular.”