posted on October 14, 2013

Discomforts During Pregnancy or Breech Presentation

The Webster Technique

Whether it’s your first baby or your fourth, we are always learning. Welcome to our blog on babies and chiropractic, pregnancy and birth, some of this information you may know already but have added some incredibly valuable things you may have never read before.

Pregnancy creates some amazing changes to our body!  One of these important changes is the release of the hormone RELAXIN which along with the growth of the baby contributes to big changes in the shape of our spines. The spine is vital as it houses our nervous system which in turn directs our bodies. Misalignment may cause many uncomfortable symptoms such as headaches, excessive fatigue, nausea, reflux, back pain, neck pain and many others.

Structural alignment may also encourage great positioning for baby and optimal birthing. Breech babies may also benefit from the Webster Technique.

What is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique helps balance the pelvic muscles and ligaments. It can assist with a breech presentation. It should be started as soon as your baby is in the breech position or before 35 weeks for the best results. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJp-Pbf9z5I&feature=youtube_gdata_player

The Webster Technique is a safe technique that may help with some common complaints throughout pregnancy. Mums stop at nothing to ensure baby’s health during a pregnancy and after birth this naturally continues! With our extensive training on pregnancy and ongoing education on prenatal and postnatal care, you will feel at peace with your decision for Chiropractic care.

There is also a fabulous website that we recommend for mums to be visit – www.pregnancy.com.au

Citation:

Below is a link to an abstract from the peer reviewed Journal of Manupulative and Physiological Therapeutics (JMPT) on a study regarding the effectiveness of the Webster Technique for the correction of breech presentation. 
The Webster Technique: a chiropractic technique with obstetric implications October 22, 2001 Abstract

 http://doctorberlin.com/pregnancy/breech-babies/webster-technique.html

Filed Under: Pregnancy
posted on October 14, 2013

Is Chiropractic Safe or Effective?

Chiropractic works!

Chiropractor Care works! Or else we simply wouldn’t be around or sustainable. Chiropractic is an EVIDENCE-based intervention for spinal care. We are regulated through APRHA and adhere to the code of conduct. AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) are responsible for implementing national registration and ensuring continuing accreditation for Chiropractors. They also regulate Pharmacology, Medicine, Psychology, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, Nursing and Midwifery. Chiropractors study at least 5 years for a Masters degree in Chiropractic.

Chiropractic is safe!

Let’s put things into perspective. In 2010 Chiropractors received 41 complaints. There is also some fear surrounding risk of stroke with chiropractor adjustment. Chiropractic and incidence of stroke in the range of 1 or 2 in 1 million to 1 in 5 million.

If Chiropractors see 215,000 consultations within Australia in a week it just shows…well it must work and it must be safe. Cassidy Et al (1) looked at any differences between a stroke following a chiropractic visit and a G.P. visit. There wasn’t any greater risk leaving the Chiropractic clinic.

1. Cassidy JD, Boyle E, Lote P, HeY, Hogg-Johnson S, Silver FL, Bundy SJ. Risk of vertebrobasiliar stroke and Chiropracitc Care, Eur Spine J. 2008: 17(1):17E183
2. Doyle MF. Is Chiropractic Paediatric Care Safe: A Best Evidence Topic. Clinical Chiropractic 2011 (Sept):14(3):97-105

 

Filed Under: Chiropractic, General
posted on July 22, 2013

Is it Possible to Ask Your Body to Lose Weight?

Losing weight is probably the most Googled health problem today.

The reality is when you peel back the layers of each new “miracle cure”, the answers are always the same:

  • eat well
  • eat less
  • exercise more.

So why aren’t you losing weight if you know this?

At Coastal Chiropractic & Wellbeing we aren’t interested in the latest quick fix or detox, we’re interested in you! For example did you know a through consultation and examination will pinpoint the exact cause or causes of your weight gain?

That’s because we find the reasons why you can’t lose weight. This can include long term adrenal stress, increasing cortisol in the body, which in turn imbalances your sex hormones and create weight gain, especially around the stomach. Often, this can be due to emotional stress, or a simple chemical imbalance which we pinpoint and then restore you back to health naturally.

Other causes include subclinical hypothyroidism, food intolerances, hormonal imbalances, blood sugar imbalances, emotional eating, and deficiency in nutrients creating cravings. Cause removed and bingo! The diet and exercise starts to work, and you start to lose the weight!

Filed Under: Weight Loss
posted on July 17, 2013

How Applied Kinesiology can treat Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is described as pain felt in muscles with sleep disorders, fatigue, headaches, lack of clarity and possible bowel dysfunction.

Fibromyalgia is an example of a chronic condition which can only really be treated multi dimensionally. There is a clear physical component, misalignments of the spine irritating nerves creating muscular aches and pain. The chemical component is addressed in three phases, the first line of defense is to decrease pain then to address the cause, and Applied Kinesiology can pinpoint exactly what nutrients and herbs will be effective for you.

Your fibromyalgia is not the same as the textbook so why treat yourself in such a way? Chemically we test for Magnesium deficiency, toxic loads, adrenal fatigue, anxiety, food sensitivities, bowel dysfunction, and energy production within the mitochondria of the cell.

Lastly fibromyalgia is a chronic condition, so there will also be an emotional component. NET (neuro emotional technique) can identify the stress and where it is coming from in your life. It’s not psychology, it’s the direct removal using the technique of the stress from your body. The philosophy stays the same, removal of the interference which is stopping your individual body repairing and functioning optimally.

Wellness is vital in fibromyalgia, and we can give you tools to be willing to respect your mind and body with education. Because when you are willing – anything is possible!

Filed Under: Fibromyalgia