FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. Pregnancy can be straining on both your mind and body. As your pregnancy progresses, your posture will change, the weight on your body will increase, and you’ll likely make adjustments to accommodate these changes. How you adjust to these changes can make an immense difference in how you experience and manage pain during your pregnancy.

More women are finding chiropractic care in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida helpful to address pregnancy pain and stress. A chiropractor can look at your posture, alignment, and give you strategies to address pain. Of course, mothers should always consult with their doctor before undergoing any new treatment, but for some, chiropractic care offers an excellent way to reduce pain, stress, and prepare the body for labor. HealthPoint Chiropractic Clinic offers chiropractic care in Ft. Lauderdale to mothers before and after pregnancy.Read More >

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida. According to a recent report in the Atlantic, stress can be deadly. American workers are highly stressed. They are overworked, face job insecurity, and may be working longer and longer hours. The effect of stress on the body is facing closer scrutiny. One study suggests that as many as 120,000 people die each year due to fatal conditions that can be correlated to stress. Hypertension, cardiovascular disease, and mental health issues resulting from stress can decrease quality of life and even be deadly. The good news is that stress is highly treatable, preventable, and can be alleviated without the need for medications, in many cases.

Stress can be dangerous because of its impact on behavior. It can also result in weight gain. Researchers have found links between patients who suffer from chronic stress and obesity. Cortisol is the stress hormone found in the body and when it is present, individuals may be more likely to stress eat. Finding alternative ways to combat stress is not only important for a person’s mental health, but also for a person’s physical health. One way to reduce the presence of cortisol in the body is through the use of massage. Studies have found that massage therapy can reduce the presence of cortisol in the body by as much as one-third. Massage therapy can also release the body’s “feel good” hormones.Read More >

Chiropractic care helps patients maintain spinal alignment without the need for back surgery. A chiropractor manipulates or adjusts the joints of spine, relieving stress and alleviating pain. Chiropractic care can help patients with a range of symptoms and conditions without the need for invasive surgery or medicine. More women are choosing to have chiropractic care during their pregnancies to help them reduce pain and handle stress.

Hormonal and physical changes that take place during pregnancy can affect your spine, leading to back pain. According to What to Expect, pre-natal and post-natal chiropractic care offers many benefits to pregnant women and new mothers. The treatment may even be able to help you have an easier birth by ensuring proper alignment of your lower body, thus reducing the risk of a C-section. According to some chiropractors, women who undergo treatment may see reduction in their morning sickness symptoms, and may have a lower risk of miscarriage or early delivery. By ensuring your body’s proper alignment, you protect your baby, protect your body, and put yourself on a path to enjoy a natural delivery.Read More >

If you’re suffering from neck or back pain, you may be in the process of considering your treatment options. Because surgery is often used only in serious cases, many patients either seek out chiropractic care or physical therapy. These forms of treatment often allow patients to see relief for their neck pain without having to undergo surgery or take painkillers. Unfortunately, many health insurance companies won’t pay for both physical therapy and chiropractic care at the same time, while both these treatments together can yield good results. If you have to choose between physical therapy or chiropractic care, it is wise to get as much information as possible. Speak to your physician and learn more about your specific injury. Then, learn more about each kind of treatment.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL- If you could eliminate your back or leg pain without surgery or pain medication, would you? Chiropractic care can improve a person’s health in many ways and two recent studies further prove the pain relieving and overall health benefits of visiting a chiropractor regularly.

Back pain will affect nearly 80 percent of the American population at least once in their lifetimes, according to the American Chiropractic Association. At any given point at least 31 million Americans will suffer from lower back pain. Back pain is one of the leading causes of disability, one of the main reasons for missed work, and is the leading occupational injury in the U.S.

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