Ep 122: HOT TAKE: Chiropractors are only for neck pain and fetal mal-position

Send us Fan MailIn today’s episode, Dr Shannon takes the prenatal chiropractic conversation down a different avenue.  A lot of times, she deals with patients who are seeking care for aches and pains related to pregnancy and fetal malposition issues (and we have tons of episodes about how adjustments impact those issues), but chiropractic care impacts how our nervous system functions - it’s not just a pain reliever.  She uses her own birth stories to highlight how important nervous system regulation is for mom’s preparing for birth.  Birth can bring about lots of feeling and emotions such as fears and issues with control which can impact the birthing process.  Chiropractic adjustments can take us from sympathetic dominance into parasympathetic calmness and facilitate the normal birthing process. Resources mentioned in the show:Ep 61: Finding your breath - 5 breathing exercises for pregnancy and postpartum Ep 103: Processing the emotions of pregnancy and birth through chiropractic care Ep 73: Five benefits of prenatal chiropractic care Ep 45: Top reasons to seek chiropractic care during pregnancy The Polyvagal TheoryVagus Nerve as a Modulator of the Brain-Gut Axis Breath of Life: The Respiratory Vagal Stimulation Model of Contemplative Activity Heart Rate Variability to Assess the Changes in Autonomic Nervous System Function Associated with Vertebral SubluxationSupport the showWant to show your support? Want to help us continue doing this important and impactful work: Support the Show (we greatly appreciate it!)Don't miss new episodes: Join the Aligned Birth CommunityInstagram: Aligned Birth Email: [email protected] Find us online:Sunrise Chiropractic and Wellness North Atlanta Birth Services Editing: Godfrey SoundMusic: "Freedom” by RoaDisclaimer: The information shared, obtained, and discussed in this podcast is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional consultation with a qualified healthcare provider familiar with your individual medical needs. By listening to this podcast you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or others.  Consult your own physician for any medical issues that you may be having.  This disclaimer includes  all guests or contributors to the podcast.