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Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care




Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?

There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant. Investing in the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or trying to conceive is a routine treatment for most chiropractors.

What are the benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy?

Chiropractic care during pregnancy may provide benefits for women who are pregnant. Potential benefits of chiropractic care during pregnancy include:

  • Maintaining a healthier pregnancy
  • Controlling symptoms of nausea
  • Reducing the time of labor and delivery
  • Relieving back, neck or joint pain
  • Prevent a potential cesarean section
The nervous system is the master communication system to all the body systems including the reproductive system. Keeping the spine aligned helps the entire body work more effectively.


Carpal Tunnel Syndrome:
Cutting Edge Approach


     One of the most prevalent non-laborious work related injuries is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  The main complaints of an individual with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome include pain and weakness encompassing primarily the thumb, index, and middle fingers.  The pain can radiate from the wrist or just begin in the hand.  An individual may complain of difficulty holding a pen or pencil, shaking someone's hand, grasping a cup, and even holding a sheet of paper.  The pain seems to be worse at night, worse as the day progresses, and can be described as sharp or throbbing in nature.  
     Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is understood to be an overuse syndrome of the tissues that bend the wrist towards the chest. Overuse implies that the tissues were used excessively or more than "average" over a certain period of time.  The tendons that flex the wrist travel together with other tissues such as blood vessels, ligaments, and nerves in a small and rather tight space called the carpal tunnel.  Many different nerves travel in this space, however we will focus on the median nerve as this is the pertinent nerve when discussing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  The physiology of the injury can be explained as an irritation to this median nerve by an overuse of the muscles and ligaments that travel with this nerve.  In essence, as the muscles get over used inflammation can occur causing the muscles to swell and scar tissue to form making the tunnel smaller.      

What can be done for this syndrome?  Reducing the pressure within the tunnel is vastly important.  In order to decompress the area it is recommended that the individual wear a cock-up splint during sleep hours.  Additionally, a procedure termed a fast stretch can be applied which encompasses stretching the muscle abruptly while the muscle is already in an eccentric or extended position.  This is to be performed by a trained physician such as a chiropractic neurologist.  A prolonged stretch can also be performed daily by the patient and should be held for greater than a minute each time.  Chiropractic adjustments of the wrist seem to be very helpful at increasing motion in the joint and re-aligning the bones in the joint thereby increasing the space in the tunnel.  Lastly myofascial release, a procedure done to break down scar tissue within the muscle, is to be performed on the muscle groups involved.  This is also to be performed by a physician.

     From a nutritional and dietary perspective the goal is to reduce inflammation and increase nerve conduction or the speed of the signals.  This is to be done by reducing the intake of heavy red meats, nut products, partially hydrogenated oils, and fried foods.  Green leafy vegetables, cold water fish, and fluids are actually recommended to reduce the inflammation.  Vitamin B6 or pyridoxal-5-phosphate at relatively high doses is fantastic for nerve conduction and should     be routinely recommended for
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
What physically happens to my body and brain after a Chiropractic Neurological treatment?

     The joint in question begins to function appropriately with less restriction. There is less irritation placed on the surrounding neurovascular structures. The muscles and ligaments surrounding the joint attain a new, healthier position which minimizes the chance of strain and increases joint stability. The nervous system gets stimulated from the sensors on the joint being turned on and from brain-based exercises. Actual DNA changes occur at the level of the nerve cell which increases protein production, essentially making the nerve cell much more efficient. This occurs along the specific neurological pathway that was found deficient in the examination and which may be producing the symptoms in question. Lastly, endorphins are released which produces a sense of euphoria.

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Dr. John Conde is a Board Certified Chiropractic Neurologist.  He holds diplomate status through the American Chiropractic Neurology Board.  His office is located at the Atlantic Grove in Delray Beach, Florida.  For more information, or to make an appointment, please contact 561-330-6096  or email us at: info@thecondecenter.com
 
 I hope you've enjoyed the additions to this month's newsletter!  If you have any questions, you can reach the clinic at the phone number above or at our website: TheCondeCenter.com.
 
Sincerely,
 
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John Conde DC, DACNB

The Conde Center For Chiropractic Neurology
401 W. Atlantic Ave. Ste. 014
Delray Beach, Florida 33444
561-330-6096