According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 6 million women in the United States are infertile, and over 9 million use some kind of infertility service.
Recently, a series of research papers published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation suggested chiropractic adjustments performed by chiropractors to address nerve interference caused by spinal distortions, can offer hope to many of these women. Positive results were found in 12 studies, regardless of the women’s age, number of infertile years, medical intervention or health history (including miscarriage, blocked fallopian tubes, amenorrhea, colitis or trauma).
In explaining how chiropractic care could affect fertility, Dr. Reed, from Reed Chiropractic, responded, “Chiropractic care is not a treatment or cure for any particular condition or disease. It merely eliminates stress on the nervous system, and allows the body to function properly,” he continued. “If there is not an organic reason for a woman to not be able to get pregnant, chances are the nervous system might be the answer.”
Dr. Reed was asked if pregnant women should continue receiving chiropractic care during their pregnancy. He responded by explaining that women who continue care during pregnancy typically have easier and less complicated births. He went on to discuss his unique certification in the Webster Turning Technique. Research shows a 92 percent success rate of breech or transverse babies turning using this chiropractic technique.
“I have had mothers come in for treatment as late as 37 weeks pregnant with breech babies, and still had success with the babies turning head down prior to birth,” Dr. Reed said, “With this protocol, the baby is never touched. The technique is designed to reduce any pelvic torsion or soft tissue structural distortions that are preventing the baby from going head-down,” he continued.
Babies should naturally go head down, Dr. Reed further explained. “They are just not able to when there are imbalances or stress within the pelvis,” he continued. “Most mothers report that their babies turn within just three to10 visits. However, it is much easier to keep the pelvis free of stress and tension throughout the pregnancy so the baby never is at risk of being breech.”
So, whether you are having trouble getting pregnant, or want to have a safer, easier birth, chiropractic care has been proven to help. Dr. Reed is Webster Technique certified, and a member of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.
For your free evaluation, contact Reed Chiropractic at (480) 721-0099.