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Dr. Darren Asks...
How long does it take to form a bone spur?
Many who begin chiropractic care think their problem happened "last week when you bent over funny." But pictures of the spine tell a different story. Chiropractors know it can take your body years to deposit the calcium necessary to form a bone spur. It's your body's response to stress due to gravity or joint malfunction. And chiropractic care can help.
Are aches and pains good or bad?
While aches or pains may be unpleasant, they're merely warning signs. As a Dublin chiropractor, I see this all the time. The pain is not the problem! It just means a limitation has been reached and something needs to change. That's when we get to work correcting the underlying cause.
Chiropractic and Pregnancy
Some people raise their eyebrows when they hear about a pregnant woman receiving chiropractic care. What they often don't understand is that chiropractic care is beneficial to both the mother and to her growing child!
What are some of the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?
- Improved functioning of the nervous system helps both the mother and the developing foetus.
- Proper alignment of the pelvis supports the growing uterus and allows maximum room for the baby to grow.
- Proper positioning of the foetus for labour and delivery helps reduce the amount of pain the mother experiences during labour and may allow for an easier birth.
- Lower back/pelvic pain due to the weight of the developing foetus is reduced.
- Some common hormonal side effects that result from pregnancy are eliminated.
In addition, many chiropractors have been trained to use the Webster Technique, which uses gentle adjustments to help a baby assume the best possible position for a safe delivery. It is generally used when a baby is in a breech position in the uterus. Many women have successfully avoided Caesarian section births because of this technique.
Discuss this, and any other issue related to pregnancy, when you next visit Trinity Chiropractic & Natural Health Center.
