Chiropractic
Chiropractic has been around since the 1890's. It revolves around the fact that the body is controlled by the spinal cord and nervous system. The spinal column is what houses the spinal cord and provides passageways for the nerves to exit. These nerves carry vital information from the brain to the body. If the bones of the spine misalign, it can place pressure and cause interference in these messages. This interference can cause loss of function in various parts of the body. Symptoms that may develop include stiffness, loss of range of motion, and pain.
A chiropractic adjustment is a specific force given to a patient to improve function of their body. Chiropractors are trained to locate the particular bone in the spine that is causing interference in your body and adjust it back to where it is supposed to be.
Adjustments given by Dr. Megan are gentle and specific. Any "snapping" or "cracking" you may hear is not a bone moving against another bone. It is merely a release of gas from the joint. Don't let the sound keep you from experiencing 100% function of your nervous system.
Specialties
Every single person deserves quality chiropractic care. Anyone with a spine can benefit from the services that a chiropractor provides. However, there are certain groups that require special attention. For Dr. Megan, that includes pregnant women and children.
Pregnancy places an enormous amount of strain on a woman's body. Organs move. Ligaments loosen. Everything seems to expand. These women will typically need more frequent adjustments due to the amount of ligament laxity in the body. It is also beneficial to receive care during this time because it can decrease labor and recovery times. Women that have been under care typically have easier and shorter births than those without. Who wouldn't want that?
The childbirth process is also reason for another group to be seen - babies. Babies go through a tremendous amount of stress during this time. Being pulled by doctors, whether from the vaginal canal or through the tummy, can cause the bones in the neck to move and cause problems with breastfeeding, digestion, and breathing. Severe cases can lead to paralysis. Chiropractic is a safe, gentle, and effective way to improve the trauma obtained while being born.