Over 60% of our practice is Prenatal & Peds–Here’s Why

You may be surprised to find out why some expecting moms and babies get adjusted at our office. For a long time, when someone thought about who would go to a chiropractor, they would envision 1) an adult, 2) injury at work, 3) headache, low back or sciatica, 4) get “cracked” a few times and then they’re “better.”

Luckily, in 2025 we have a much better understanding of what truly occurs with chiropractic adjustments, and while helping with pain relief and range of motion is certainly a good thing, we have been missing out on the true potential of healing that is possible.

The spine (made of individual vertebrae from the cervical, thoracic, lumbar and sacral regions) is the structural part of the back and neck. It houses the spinal cord and spinal nerves, it is where trunk muscles attach, has connection points for our ribs, and it allows us to stand tall and move freely. But it is way more than a support beam in our back.

It is the electrical and neurological conduit from the brain to the rest of body, and allows two-way communication. It contains proprioceptors in vertebral joints that give feedback to the brain about where it is in space. It is a protector to organs, nerves and blood vessels. It helps move lymph throughout the body to cleanse and remove waste products. It moves with layers of fascia, which is another built-in electro-circuit of energetic communication. It pumps CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) from the brain to the sacrum and around all the nerve exit points. It contains meridian points, chakra energy centers and more. It is an all encompassing, multi-dimensional and directional communication super highway that transmits intelligent information to and from all parts of the body, 24 hours a day, every day of our life. To assume it is strictly biomechanical, and only for adults who threw their back out, is one of the greatest tragedies.

Because it is so interconnected with the nervous system (brain, cranial nerves, spinal cord and spinal nerves), it is the perfect way to access these structures without having to go inside the body. Adjusting misaligned vertebrae in the spine can remove interference in communication pathways; it allows for proper flow of CSF and lymph to prevent waste buildup; it can ease tension patterns in fascia and release muscle tension. It is the perfect way to make so many meaningful changes in the body, in a safe, effective, drug-free manner, and set the body up for healing and growth.

Which is why it makes total sense why we see so many pregnant women (preconception, too!), babies and kids in our practice. When you have that much rapid growth in a short period of time, it’s super important to have great communication between the brain and body. The brain and nervous system are the master controller of all systems, and proper growth and development happen when the body is in tune. Imagine a pregnant mom who gets adjusted regularly by a perinatal certified chiropractor who understands proper pelvis biomechanics during pregnancy. Do you think that woman is in better alignment, both for herself and the baby’s position? Do you think that she feels more comfortable and relaxed, and her organs and systems (digestion, immune, hormones) are functioning with more ease? Do you think labor may start easier on its own, and go more smoothly because of the room created by a balanced pelvis, and a calm nervous system that can coordinate the labor more efficiently and effectively? Do you think the baby has an easier time exiting the birth canal, entering the world, and learning how to breastfeed? Do you think a baby arriving naturally and calmly will have an easier time transitioning to life outside the womb, and will be in a calmer and more relaxed state, leading to better sleep and digestion?

Once you see how many things connect all because of something so simple–the chiropractic adjustment–it is easy to understand why it’s a critical piece to the entire prenatal and pediatric time period.

At our office, Dr. Brenda has had extensive prenatal experience working with :

~Preconception/Infertility/Hormone Balancing

~Prenatal alignment and malposition

~Nausea, constipation, reflux, hemorrhoids

~Swelling, restless legs, insomnia

~Sciatica, pubic symphysis pain, hip pain, SI pain

~Rib pain, shallow breathing, neck pain, headaches

~Fear from birth trauma, VBAC, multiples, placenta previa

And in babies and kids:

~Birth trauma, injury, medical interventions

~Difficulty breastfeeding, latch issues

~Lip tie and tongue ties, TMJ and cranial misalignment

~Constipation, spit up, gas, colic

~Ear and sinus infections

~Torticollis, plagiocephaly, restricted range of motion

~Missing or delayed milestones

~Teething discomfort

~Bedwetting, nightmares, sleep challenges

~Behavioral challenges, emotional dysregulation

~Weakened immune systems, eczema

~Speech challenges, learning dysfunction

~Sensory processing challenges

But the even better news? We see lots of pregnant women and babies and kids who come in regularly without symptoms! Who understand that sometimes the best treatment is prevention, and want to avoid poor function and feeling bad, and come in proactively to keep the nervous system balanced, calm and receptive to growth. Once you really see how good it can be, you don’t want to go back to dysfunction and wait for it to all come back again.

Over the past 19 years, Dr. Brenda has been dedicating her life, passion, training and expertise to working with the prenatal and pediatric groups, because it is there that she gets to witness the best part of chiropractic on a daily basis, and see miracles and growth that no other providers get to experience. And it’s also super fun! Who doesn’t love holding babies, honoring bellies and playing with littles all day long!

So don’t wait–if you are thinking about conceiving, already expecting, a new mom, or have babies or kids, get in TODAY and get checked out! Get your appointment for a nervous system scan, prenatal postural photos, consultation and exam, and see how prenatal and pediatric chiropractic can dramatically improve your quality of life.

Grab a Referral Coupon this month for a $47 New Patient Exam, and get started on your family’s journey to a better life.