prenatal chiropractic in matthews, nc
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Pregnancy
Chiropractic care is just one of the many safe and effective treatments that can help prepare the mother’s body for the experience of pregnancy and childbirth. There are specialized adjustment methods to accommodate pregnancy. Many of the women that choose to receive chiropractic care during their pregnancy find that it helped them use little to no pain medications throughout their delivery. There are also studies finding that receiving regular care can help reduce labor time.
Pustaver Chiropractic Care has an educated and trained staff to answer your questions. Dr. Mark R. Pustaver is also here to provide safe, controlled, and gentle care for you. Call today to take a step towards a more pain-free and natural pregnancy.
more about prenatal chiropractic
It's common for women to complain of a lot of lower back pain while pregnant. The physical stress of pregnancy can lead to a great deal of discomfort.
During pregnancy, a woman’s body is undergoing several different changes to accommodate the growing baby. Due to the weight that is gained, a mother’s center of gravity changes. It shifts to the front of her pelvis and this is not a natural position. It can result in added stress and discomfort in the lower back and various joints in the pelvis. Throughout the pregnancy, as the baby grows, the mother gains more weight and the back becomes more stressed, This causes the lordotic curvature in her lower back to increase. If there has been a history of lower back problems, there is a good chance that the pregnancy will aggravate the condition. This may lead to difficulty performing daily routines and create difficulties in labor.
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 50-70% of pregnant women experience lower back pain at some point. The back pain generally peaks around the third trimester because this is when the baby gains the most weight. There are many more problems that the stress on the lower back can create such as leg cramps, abdominal cramping, constipation, and much more.
Vertigo
Many patients have tried other health care providers with little relief. Surprisingly, many of these patients report having received little information about what is causing their dizziness (vertigo) and the best available treatments.
Many people who report feeling dizzy are actually referring to two different situations. Sometimes people say that they feel dizzy when they actually mean that they feel like they are going to pass out/faint and others say they feel dizzy when they perceive objects around them spinning and moving. Vertigo is a medical term that is used to describe the second situation. It is important to differentiate between the two sensations because each has a different set of causes and appropriate treatments.
Dr. Mark R. Pustaver at Pustaver Chiropractic Care will be able to assist with telling the difference between the two.
more about vertigo
Dr. Mark R. Pustaver has had patients present with a variety of different causes for their vertigo, but some have been more common than others. The following is a list of some of the most common causes of vertigo seen at our office:
● Severe headaches such as migraine or tension headaches are known for creating the sensations of dizziness and sickness● Chronic earaches or damage to the inside of the ear● A lack of blood flow to the brain● Car accidents result in damage to the joints and ligaments throughout the spine● Most frequently spinal dysfunction/subluxations of the neck
The above-stated list of common causes of vertigo may seem unrelated, but they actually have one major thing in common. Each one of the areas mentioned plays an important role in how the body orients itself and maintains balance. Just like how many things with our health are controlled, once this balance is disrupted the body functions abnormally. Typically, the imbalance that results in vertigo is due to a disproportion of nervous system signals reaching the brain. These signals that would normally keep us balanced become distorted and scrambled resulting in symptoms of dizziness. Fortunately, Dr. Mark R. Pustaver at Pustaver Chiropractic Care offers a unique approach to treatment and specializes in stabilizing nervous system function.symptoms of vertigo
Just as there are many causes of vertigo; dizziness is not the only symptom associated with this disorder. As you will see, vertigo can range from a small nuisance to a possible indication of a severe underlying condition. Symptoms that may require emergent evaluation include:
● Blurry vision or difficulty focusing● Problems hearing, especially in one ear● Ringing ears● Trouble maintaining balance● Difficulty concentrating● Feeling fatigued or tired all the time● Nausea with no other explanation● New onset of sea-sickness● Slurring speech● Double vision
Many patients at Pustaver Chiropractic Care have experienced excellent results following the treatment of their vertigo. Through a careful history and examination, Dr. Mark R. Pustaver will be able to identify the source of your symptoms leading to more focused treatment or he will make a referral to other healthcare providers when indicated. If you or someone you know is experiencing vertigo or dizziness, call Pustaver Chiropractic Care today to schedule a consultation.