Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic in Alexandria VA

Comprehensive Care for Expectant Moms and Children

Dr Shara adjusting baby At Back to Health Center, we believe in supporting your family’s health at every stage of life. Whether you’re expecting a new addition or seeking care for your child, Dr. Shara Posner and Dr. Katie Zimmerman provide gentle, natural, and effective chiropractic care tailored to your family’s needs.

Supporting Moms Throughout Pregnancy

Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can bring challenges. Many moms-to-be experience discomfort due to postural changes, back pain, and pelvic misalignment. Our chiropractic care offers a safe, drug-free solution for managing pregnancy-related pain and promoting a healthier pregnancy.

Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic in Each Trimester:

First Trimester: Early adjustments help manage nausea, fatigue, and tension.
Second Trimester: As your baby grows, we help alleviate back pain and maintain spinal and pelvic alignment.
Third Trimester: We ensure your body is properly aligned, potentially making delivery easier and reducing labor time.

Pregnant moms seek our help for four main reasons:

Breech Presentation: Dr. Shara and Dr Katie are certified in the Webster Technique that was specifically developed to take pressure off the pelvis and lower back. It ensures proper spinal alignment and may reduce the likelihood that you’ll need birth intervention such as a C-section. Our acupuncturist may also assist using moxibustion.
General Wellness: Many area doulas and midwife practitioners refer their moms to us to ensure that the pelvis is aligned. The result is decreased labor duration and intensity and an increase in the chance of a natural birth.
Induction: Near the end of your pregnancy, we may help to ensure the best possible labor and delivery. When your body is aligned, you’ll be more prepared for this process. Our acupuncturist also uses techniques that may help facilitate uterine contractions.
Pain Relief: If you’re experiencing discomfort, we can help to alleviate complaints from your altered center of gravity, increased amounts of the hormone relaxin and the extra weight of your baby.

Pain Relief and Improved Posture During Pregnancy

As your body changes, you may experience discomfort due to your shifting center of gravity, weight gain, and increased relaxin hormone. Our care can relieve back pain, sciatica, and hip discomfort, helping you stay active and comfortable.

Webster Technique for Breech Presentation

Dr. Shara and Dr. Katie is certified in the Webster Technique, a specialized method designed to optimize pelvic alignment. This technique can help reposition a breech baby by reducing pelvic tension, potentially lowering the likelihood of needing a C-section.

Chiropractic Adjustments for Better Labor & Delivery

Our adjustments during pregnancy can help align your pelvis and spine, improving your body’s ability to handle labor and delivery. Studies show that chiropractic care can reduce labor time and the need for interventions during childbirth.

Promoting Healthy Development in Children

From infancy through adolescence, children benefit from chiropractic care by ensuring their spine and nervous system are functioning optimally. Misalignments in the spine can contribute to VArious childhood conditions, but our care can help correct these issues early on.

Common Conditions Pediatric Chiropractic Can Address:

Colic in Infants: Our gentle adjustments can relieve tension in the spine and nervous system, potentially alleviating colic symptoms and reducing crying and discomfort in babies.
Ear Infections: Frequent ear infections can be linked to spinal misalignments. Our care helps improve ear drainage and reduce inflammation, which can lessen the occurrence of ear infections.
Sleep Issues: Sleep is crucial for growth, and spinal misalignments can interfere with your child’s ability to relax. Our gentle care can promote better sleep habits.
Growing Pains: As your child grows, we can help ease growing pains by ensuring proper alignment and reducing tension in muscles and joints.
Scoliosis Screening and Management: Regular check-ups can help detect scoliosis early, and ongoing care can help manage the condition, promoting better spinal health.

Caring for Our Youngest Patients

According to research, many childhood ailments may be linked to misalignments of the spine that cause your nervous system to work at less-than-optimal levels. This hindrance may worsen existing problems or cause concerns such as ADHD, colic, ear infections, breastfeeding issues and allergies.

Why Choose Us?

At Back to Health Center, we understand the unique needs of both pregnant mothers and growing children. Our gentle, holistic approach ensures that every member of your family gets the care they need to thrive.

Dr. Shara’s specialized training in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic allows us to provide safe and effective care at every stage of pregnancy and childhood. Whether you’re preparing for a natural birth, seeking relief from pregnancy-related pain, or wanting to support your child’s healthy development, we’re here to help.

Get Started with Prenatal & Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Ready to experience the benefits of chiropractic care for yourself or your child? Schedule an appointment with Dr. Shara or Dr. Katie at Back to Health Center and give your family the gift of health.

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