Irritation to a young person’s nervous system can begin in-utero and may also occur during the delivery process. As children grow, bumps, falls, sports, and everyday activities can contribute to joint dysfunction and nerve irritation.

Some symptoms to watch for include:

• Ear infections

• Colic

• Sleep disturbances

• Tilted head position

• Difficulty breastfeeding

• Reflux

• Constipation or diarrhea

• Headaches

• Growing pains

• Difficulty concentrating or staying focused

• Stomach aches, heartburn, or indigestion

• Sports injuries

• Allergies

Gentle chiropractic care uses a combination of adjusting techniques, craniosacral therapy, myofascial release, soft tissue techniques, and stretching to support your child’s health and well-being. Evaluations may also include looking at nutrition and exercise as ways to support overall health and energy.

Our approach includes hands-on therapies and education to help women adapt to the changes their bodies experience during pregnancy. These changes can affect posture, center of gravity, joint stability, and the muscles of the back and pelvis, contributing to symptoms such as low back pain, hip pain, sciatica, and changes in gait.

The muscles of the pelvic floor play an important role in stability and core strength, especially during pregnancy. Imbalances in the muscles and structures surrounding the pelvis may contribute to low back pain, sciatica, pubic bone pain, and other discomfort.

Through a hands-on approach, we work to restore balance to the body’s changing structures. We use a variety of low-force adjusting techniques, along with myofascial release, craniosacral therapy, soft tissue techniques, and stretching to support the involved joints, ligaments, and muscles.

Common reasons women seek prenatal care include:

• Low back and groin pain

• Sciatica

• Hip pain

• Headaches

• Heartburn

• Carpal tunnel symptoms

• Mid-back pain and stiffness

• Changes in gait and associated foot or ankle pain

Webster Technique

The Webster Technique is a chiropractic technique used to address sacral misalignment and balance the surrounding pelvic muscles and ligaments. Dr. Carrie Getzmier is certified in the Webster Technique, which is commonly utilized when in-utero position presents as breech or transverse.

Exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. Aches and pains, as well as weak or “sluggish” muscles can impede your performance. Inadequate nutrition and hydration, overuse, improper biomechanics, and muscle imbalance all contribute to these symptoms. Joint dysfunction in the spine and extremities causes nerve irritation, which affects muscle function and overall performance.

At Salita Healing, we have a variety of treatment options to address these concerns, including:

• Chiropractic Care (link to Chiropractic Care page)

• SoftWave Therapy (link to SoftWave Therapy page)

• Functional Medicine services (link to Functional Medicine page)

Whether you are a recreational or professional athlete, our comprehensive treatment approach cannot only help prevent injury, but enhance your overall performance and training program.