Many times children are unable or unwilling to tell parents how they feel. Regular chiropractic checkups can identify these problems and help avoid many of the health complaints seen later in adults. The Activator is perfect for adjusting children, because the adjusting tip is small and also because the amount of force used can be turned down. The gentle Activator technique found at Meyersdale Chiropractic can provide relief from the back pain, neck pain, leg pain and headaches associated with pregnancy. Also, it is at this time, while the child is developing, that it is absolutely crucial that the mother is as healthy as possible.
Chiropractic care gives the mother's nervous system the best chance to work properly and fully.
A disc can't slip because of the way it attaches to the spinal bones above and below it. However, a disc can bulge, tear, herniate, thin, dry out or collapse, which can irritate nearby spinal nerves or spinal cord. Spinal subluxations can speed up the deterioration of the discs by limiting the motion between the two vertebrae and by allowing weight to be spread unevenly across the disc. It's more likely that a spinal bone is stretching, rubbing or chafing a nerve. Some patients rely on chiropractic health care to manage episodes of spinal problems.