The Gift of Webster Certified Chiropractic Care with Insight Scanning Technology

What two things you should look for in a Prenatal Chiropractor

Pregnancy is that chapter in a woman’s life that is filled with excitement, wonderment, expectations, fear, hope and love.  It can also be a time with the challenges of aches and pains, low back discomfort, sciatica, sleep issues, restless leg syndrome, leg cramps, headaches, sciatica, breech position and lets just say it…constipation.

It is my personal and professional goal to inform all expecting moms that Chiropractic care is a very safe choice to help with not only the uncomfortable symptoms that come with pregnancy but with all aspects of pregnancy.

Everyone knows that chiropractors help with pain including the aches and pains of pregnancy.  But what people don’t know is that chiropractic care works on the nervous system.  The nervous system controls your entire body.  So, if your nervous system isn’t functioning at its best, your body won’t function at its best.  And you are attempting to conceive a new life in your body, the body controlled by your nervous system.  You are going to carry, grow and nurture a life inside your body for 10 months, in a body controlled by your nervous system.  It’s very important that your nervous system is in the best shape possible for both situations.  

When looking for a chiropractor to help you during this exciting time in your life, I suggest you look for two key factors in a Chiropractor.

1.  Look for a chiropractor Certified in Webster Technique.  Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic adjustment used to maintain the balance of the pelvis.  What this means for you, Mom, is balancing your pelvis so that the uterus can sit inside you in the best position possible so your baby can grow inside you in the most uncompromised position possible.  A significant benefit of the technique is it helps the baby get into the most optimal position for delivery. The application of the Webster Technique results in an 82% success rate for preventing breech deliveries. 

          Chiropractors certified in Webster Technique will help keep you as comfortable as possible during              each trimester and help prepare your body for a smooth birth. Research shows that chiropractic                care during all stages of pregnancy leads to less birth complications, faster births and quicker                    recovery times. 

      2.  Find a Chiropractor that uses Insight Scanning Technology to take a deeper look at your Nervous               System.  Remember your Nervous System controls everything!  Your stress levels, your                             hormones, your organs etc.  So finding out how your Nervous System is functioning before, during             and after pregnancy is essential for having the most comfortable pregnancy,  and for the Nervous             System of your baby.  The success of your Nervous System will lead to the success of your baby's             Nervous System.

The Insight Scanning System measures three different variables all done in a seated position.  

• The first scan measures HRV: Heart Rate Variability, basically your Nervous Systems stress levels, are you stuck in Fight or Flight or are you stuck on the brake pedal, an exhausted Nervous System.  If you are stuck in stress or exhaustion, conception, maintaining a pregnancy, or having energy during your pregnancy may be difficult.
• The EMG Scan measures the muscle activity along your spine.  This scan lets the Chiropractor know where you are wasting energy keeping muscles contracted and active.   We call this the Goldilocks test. We want to see if your muscles are overactive, underactive, or just right. This number should be between 75-100.  If your number is over 100, it tells us that your body is working way harder than it should be just sitting upright against gravity. That energy that your body is using to keep you sitting there is energy your body doesn't have for other things, like conceiving, healing, immune response, all organ control etc.  
• The third scan is the Thermo Scan which is used to assess the part of your nervous system that helps to control your organs, glands, and blood vessels. The autonomic nervous system works alongside the spinal nerves to regulate your immunity while managing your internal organ functions. The scan is measuring temperature, which is an accurate indicator as to where stress is building up and how deeply it affects bodily functions. Each organ system relies on clear and balanced nerve signals to work efficiently.  Thus the scan tells us where we need to adjust and care for you so you conceive, maintain your pregnancy, and enjoy your pregnancy.   

   

  A Webster Technique and Insight Scanning Chiropractor should be key factors in deciding on the best care before, during, and after your pregnancy.

  At Structure Integrative Healthcare our pre- and postpartum services include chiropractic, acupuncture and pediatric services to help you, your body and your new baby transition to motherhood. We use Webster technique and have specialized tables to accommodate your body as it changes. 

  Many of our patients find that chiropractic care helps them maintain an active lifestyle during their pregnancy. Our goal is to help support Mom and baby by supporting her Nervous System during this special time.

  Dr Cortney is a chiropractor and owner of Structure Integrative Healthcare .  To learn more about the services she offers you can find her here:
   
  Cortney Weigand B.S., M.A.,D.C., C.Ac., C.L.C.
  Structure Integrative Healthcare
  932 N. Wright St. Suite 152
  Naperville, IL 60563
  P:  630-447-0123
  F:  630-355-3235
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