What is the vertebral subluxation?
Your spine is made up of small joints called vertebrae. When these small joints get slightly misaligned, due to repetitive stress or the strain of pregnancy, it irritates the nerves. When the nerve isn’t functioning correctly, it can result in symptoms related to organs, muscles and systems of the body.

How does a subluxation occur?
Any major or even minor spinal trauma or prolonged stress or strain can cause the vertebrae, or pelvic bones to become misaligned, resulting in a subluxation.  This is common during pregnancy with the addition of 25 - 35 pounds or more, change in sleeping position and change in center of gravity.

What is a chiropractic adjustment? 
Dr. Berlin gently moves the vertebrae back into place; removing nerve interference and allowing the body to improve its function, resulting in a better expression of heath.

Can women who are pregnant receive chiropractic care?
Of course! Many pregnant women report back to their chiropractors the tremendous benefits they’ve received through regular adjustments. These include: less back pain, less discomfort during the pregnancy, better pre-birth positioning of the baby and improved quality of labor delivery.

What is the Webster technique?
The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which reduces interference to the nervous system, improving function of the pelvic muscles and ligaments leading to the reduction of constraint to the fetus the best opportunity to be positioned for a healthy birth.

Can a chiropractic adjustment turn a breech baby?
Chiropractors do not perform any obstetrical services; however, the Webster technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment which reduces interference to the nervous system, improving function of the pelvic muscles and ligaments leading to the reduction of constraint to the woman’s uterus and allowing the fetus the best opportunity to be positioned for a healthy birth.

Do medical doctors refer to chiropractors?
Yes, there is a growing trend of obstetricians, pediatricians and family doctors referring patients for chiropractic care as they see the benefits of spinal adjustments. They recognize that this is out of the scope of their practice.  Approximately 50% of our referrals come from medical doctors.

Are chiropractors anti-medical doctors?
No, your family wellness chiropractor recognizes the important role that a medical doctor plays in your family’s health and believes in a team approach. When we suspect that you need medical attention, Dr. Berlin will encourage you to go.

What if my medical doctor tells me not to see a chiropractor while I am pregnant?
Many obstetricians, pediatricians and family practitioners see the benefits chiropractic care for pregnancy, but there still are a great number of medical doctors that have not accepted the facts. For every doctor who tells you that chiropractic care is not recommended during pregnancy, you’ll find a handful that will tell you that it’s perfectly safe and beneficial. The decision is up to you.

Can chiropractic care be affordable for my entire family?
Families that receive wellness chiropractic care usually report the overall improved quality of life their family members. They further report with their improved health they often are saving money, which makes it affordable to have the entire family in for care. Of course, knowing that you’ve provided your child the opportunity to have a healthy adulthood is the greatest benefit.