Dr. Jennifer Esselman at Healing Hands Family Chiropractic are prenatal chiropractors serving the Otsego, MN, area. Their goal is to alleviate any discomfort and pain that expectant mothers may be struggling with, and they are committed to providing the best care possible.
What Is Prenatal Chiropractic?
Prenatal or pregnancy chiropractic is a safe and effective treatment for pregnant women. A woman’s body changes during pregnancy. This may place additional stress on the musculoskeletal system including the spine, muscles, joints, and ligaments.
A prenatal chiropractor is trained to use methods that don’t place unneeded pressure on the abdomen while performing chiropractic adjustments and other complementary therapies that help relieve pain, improve function, and maintain or improve mobility.
Similarly, Dr. Esselman at Healing Hands Family Chiropractic in Otsego, MN, may show you exercises and stretches to help keep your body strong and flexible. This may lead to a more comfortable pregnancy and a better birth experience.
Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic
Back and/or joint pain is a common complaint among pregnant women due to a growing uterus, postural changes including the curving of the back, and loosening of ligaments in the pelvis. One of the primary benefits of prenatal chiropractic is that it’s a natural and non-invasive way of alleviating the pain, discomfort, and tension from a pelvic imbalance with minimal risk to the patient and baby.
Another benefit of prenatal chiropractic is that chiropractic adjustments and manipulations of the spine can reduce pregnancy-related nausea by improving the function of the nervous system and hormonal balance.
Prenatal chiropractic may contribute to a healthier pregnancy, easier labor, and faster post-natal recovery. This is because chiropractic may reduce inflammation and stress and ensure the joints are in the right position.
Finally, chiropractic may help improve your sleep. This paired with pain relief can help with mental wellness and resilience.
Choosing a Prenatal Chiropractor
When it comes to choosing a prenatal chiropractor, we urge you to seek out someone with prenatal experience and qualifications. Additionally, you should be comfortable receiving prenatal chiropractic, and your chiropractor should support your pregnancy and labor goals.
Dr. Esselman is a Fellow of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, an experienced prenatal chiropractor, and is certified in the Webster In-Utero Constraint technique. This technique is used to resolve musculoskeletal-related in-utero constraints that may cause a breech baby.
Contact Information
Dr. Esselman is your local prenatal chiropractors in the Otsego, MN area. To find out more about our prenatal chiropractic services, call Healing Hands Family Chiropractic today at (763) 274-0373 to schedule an appointment.