TREATMENT FOR
PREGNANCY & PRENATAL
At Schilsky Chiropractic, we are proud to provide superior chiropractic care for pregnant women. When you are pregnant, your center of gravity shifts, which wreaks havoc on your spine. Spinal adjustments may be able to help you realign your spine and have a smoother pregnancy as a result. With more relaxed muscles and a fully aligned spine, you may find that your pregnancy symptoms are eased, and your labor goes a lot smoother.
Schilsky Chiropractic is here to help you and your growing family in every way!
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
During pregnancy, a woman’s center of gravity shifts forward to the front of her pelvis. This additional weight in front, causes stress to the joints of the pelvis and low back. As the baby grows in size, the added weight causes the curvature of her lower back to increase, placing extra stress on the fragile facet joints on the back side of the spine. Pre-existing problems in a woman’s spine tend to be exacerbated at this time, often leading to pain and difficulty performing normal daily activities.
PREGNANCY SYMPTOMS AND STRESSES
Studies have found that about half of all expectant mothers develop low-back pain at some point during their pregnancies. This is especially true during the third trimester when the baby’s body gains the most weight. With the increased weight of your child it may be harder and harder to relieve pregnancy back pain. Pregnant women will frequently experience back and other body pain throughout every stage of pregnancy. Chiropractic care throughout pregnancy can relieve and prevent further back pain and discomfort.
A pregnancy chiropractor is a skilled and licensed individual who has extensive experience working with pregnant women who suffer from back pain. With the help of a qualified medical professional you can create an easier and safer delivery. It is one safe and effective way to help the spine and pelvis cope with the rapid increase in physical stress by restoring a state of balance. Most pregnant women who have used a chiropractor have found that chiropractic care helped them avoid the use of potentially dangerous pain medication during pregnancy. Studies have even shown that proper pregnancy chiropractic care can help reduce labor time. Pregnancy chiropractic care should only be delivered by a skilled and licensed individual that has extensive experience with pregnancy.
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Benefits of Chiropractic for Pregnancy
Chiropractic care during your pregnancy may be able to help you:
- Be healthier during your pregnancy
- Ease nausea
- Reduce labor time
- Relieve back or neck pain
- Prevent a C-section
If you would like to receive spinal adjustments to help you with your pregnancy, contact Schilsky Chiropractic. We are experienced chiropractors in Jacksonville who can help you with your pregnancy. Contact us today to schedule your appointment with your chiropractor in Jacksonville.
Chiropractic Tips For Pregnant Women:
Regular chiropractic care is important to help maintain a healthy skeletal structure and nervous system function throughout a pregnancy and childbirth.
Get some mild form of exercise daily. Walking, swimming, or stationary cycling are relatively safe cardiovascular exercises for pregnant women. Avoid jerking or bouncing movements. Stop exercise immediately if you notice any unusual symptoms and consult your doctor.
Wear flat shoes with arch supports.
When lifting, bend from the knees, not the waist. Your low back is much more susceptible to injury during pregnancy.
Sleep on your side with a pillow between your knees to reduce pressure on your lower back. Body pillows or pregnancy wedges are very popular.
Eat several small meals or snacks instead of three large meals each day. This will help alleviate nausea, stabilize blood sugar and improve nutrient absorption.
Take a prenatal vitamin recommended by your doctor.
Why Patients LOVE SCC
I would give this whole place a 10 star rating if I could!!! There staff is amazing they are friendly, knowledgeable, fun everyone speaks to you. The office is beautiful, so clean... After falling hurting my back (which already hurt and having some slipped disc's) they got me in that day thankfully...I feel amazing.... This is the place to go!!! The reviews are all true I will tell EVERYONE this is where they need to go... My 4 years of pain already feels better 1 visit I'm soooooooo looking forward to all my appointments!!!
- Roey
I really love Schilsky Chiropractic!!! I always feel better when I leave than when I come. The entire staff is so friendly and they continuously check on you to make sure you're ok during the appointment. Dr Sprague is the absolute best!! I love this place!!!!!
- Shawnda
We were blown away with how friendly everyone was! They didn’t rush us through to try and get to the next person they answered all of our many many questions and were so sweet and helpful with our kids! We were there for a while and not once did anyone seem aggravated or annoyed with us, which as a parent comes often in these situations. Could not have had a better experience! This was our initial visit and we are looking forward to starting our treatment today!
- Joshua
Every single person In this office is knowledgeable and caring. They care about everything from your health to the money you are able to spend. They care about giving you an appointment that works for you. They are amazing. Treat yourself, you will feel so much better.
- Marlene
This is one of the best places any person could hope to get in chiropractic care. Amazing staff and extremely courteous. I have not been able to go back to finish my treatments as I have been pretty ill but I am looking forward to going back. It is not like going into a doctors office. It is like being around family members.
- Angela
I absolutely love everyone here. I recently got into a car accident and was sent here n was a little uneasy about someone popping my back much less my neck lol. But let me tell you they made me feel very comfortable and at ease. I feel like I have known these people all my life. They r awesome. My back and neck are definitely feeling so much better. I encourage everyone to come here it is totally worth it.
- Amber
I've never had such a fantastic experience as I've had so far with this business. It's wonderful to be surrounded by people who you can tell are both caring and compassionate. I have been impressed every step of the way with the level of care I've received, the genuine concern for the staff have for my well being and healing, and for their understanding an patience. Everyone on staff is incredibly knowledgeable and it really seems to me that everyone I've had an interaction with genuinely loves the work they do. For me this place is the absolute pinnacle of quality, the complete package of everything you could ever hope for in personal chiropractic care from the experienced staff to the comfortable and relaxing environment
- Sean
Every employee here has an amazing attitude and is always happy to see you. Happy to be there, happy to be assisting you with your health needs. I feel like all the ladies here actually care about my well being and if I'm getting better. Highly recommended if you want a "family" like experience every single time you walk through the door.
- Jonnie
Very professional and relaxing i go once a month. before going i was hurting so bad i didnt want to move. same with my husband he had a herniated disc and now we are both able to go back to our daily lives and play with our kids again. im currently pregnant and going to them and it helps my back out so much with this pregnancy. i recommend them 1000 percent yes i said a thousand.
- Chelsea
I love all the staff, everyone is so vibrant and friendly. I never have to wait long to be seen for my appointments. I genuinely enjoy going and would definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs chiropractic care. I love my doctor and my back and neck have improved significantly during care. I’m so glad I found this place. 🙂
- Cassie
I have never left a Google review but for this I will. From the moment I walked in until the moment I left I felt at ease. I was super nervous and didn't know what to expect but the staff were very helpful every step of the way. I have bad social anxiety but I felt calm the whole visit. Dr. Sprague was awesome and super out going. The adjustment felt amazing and I left feeling way better than when I walked in. I can't wait to come back to get my next adjustment. Highly recommend for anyone who needs an adjustment.
- Mike
Dr. Sprague and his staff are the most kind and caring staff we've ever met. Always cheerful and accommodating to the needs of the patients. They deserve more than 5 stars are they're an example of how an outstanding business is run. We look forward to our visits as we leave feeling better and more cheerful.
- Denise
The most friendly and caring staff of any place I have ever been. Words cannot describe just how great I feel. Dr. Sprague is awesome he really cares about how people feel.
- Dan
Schilsky Chiropractic has been a great place of healing for getting my strength back after having a back injury. The staff is wonderful and always friendly with a positive attitude. Everyone here is so welcoming and thoughtful and I feel like I have a group of friends checking in on me every time I step through the doors. The office is also very clean, with upbeat music playing instead of the painfully boring elevator music. I recommend Dr. Sprague and his staff to all of my friends and family. My body has never felt better and I will continue coming here for my monthly adjustment to keep me moving and pain free!
- Jenn
Very professional and relaxing I go once a week now, before going I was hurting so bad I didn't want to move. Same with my husband he had a herniated disc and now we are both able to go back to our daily lives and play with our kids again. I went to them before my pregnancy and during my pregnancy and still going to them and it helps my back out so much with that. Me and my husband are still going, and it's been almost 3 years. They are very friendly and help in any way. I have an almost 1 year old they they are basically watching him grow and my other 2 love everybody there. Dr. Sprague is amazing at what he does and will explain things if you don't understand. I recommend them 1000 percent yes, I said a thousand.
- Chelsea
I have been receiving care here for about a year. I am a retired Marine officer, suffering from chronic back and knees issues. Since coming here, my quality of life has improved 100%. I've realized that as I get older I need regular Chiropracic care to maintain an active lifestyle... I keep coming back, not only because of the positive results, but also because of the world class customer service that I receive, at every visit! Wonderful Staff and a very positive and welcoming atmosphere. Thank you for taking care of me!