Franciscan House, 51 Princes Street, Ipswich, IP1 1UR T:01473 954817 E:mason@ipswichchiropractor.co.uk
Pregnancy and Children
Pregnancy Treatment with our Ipswich Chiropractor
Chiropractic treatment for pregnancy is always aimed at making things as comfortable as possible for mum and baby. Growing a baby puts a huge amount of pressure on the body. It can alter how things function, including changing your posture. Low back pain, neck pain, sciatica and headaches are all very common during and after pregnancy. These are also more likely to happen if you have experienced them prior to pregnancy. Our chiropractor has undergone specific training to help pregnant women with these issues. Our chiropractic consultation will consist of a thorough history and examination of the muscles, joints and nerves. This steers our plan for treatment.
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Treatment is generally lighter during pregnancy, to make things as comfortable as possible for mum and baby. We also have a lovely pregnancy pillow that everyone just loves lying on. Advice on nutrition, exercise and ergonomics during pregnancy can also be invaluable. Expect advice from our Ipswich chiropractor when you visit.
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For more information check out our blog on 'Pregnancy Pain Treatment'
Paediatric Treatment with our Ipswich Chiropractor
Our Ipswich Chiropractor has a keen interest in treating babies and children. Babies and Children can experience many of the symptoms that we do, but sometimes struggle to communicate them. These can be common symptoms such as headaches and low back pain. Babies can experience a lot of pressure on their head and neck during delivery and this can lead to dysfunctions around the neck. More children are also having issues with their posture. Whatever it is, getting on top of any issues as quickly as possible is always best. A thorough history and examination can help to understand your child’s problems.
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Treating children with Chiropractic can be very similar to treating adults, just lighter. We adapt our treatment to accommodate children at all stages of development. This mainly comes down to a child's age. With children that are over seven our treatment techniques tend to be very similar (with less force as they are not as stiff as we are). Under sevens we tend to use lighter techniques especially with babies. Often, we will do treatment with babies, and you will be surprised how little is needed. We will also provide advice and exercises where beneficial.
Success Stories
I contacted Mykel when I was 35 weeks pregnant. I was suffering with severe pelvic pain and I was desperate for some relief from the pain for the remainder of my pregnancy. Mykel is experienced with carrying out treatments on pregnant women and I knew I was in safe hands. I had 2 appointments per week up until my due date and with every appointment my pain was easing. After 3 weeks I was virtually pain free thanks to Mykel. After being given crutches by the hospital I thought it might have been impossible to enjoy the rest of my pregnancy pain free but I am so grateful to Mykel that he was able to take the majority of my pain away. Thank you!
Kiana Williamson
Mykel is lovely and very professional. I’ve started seeing him only a week or two before my baby is due and he’s been incredibly helpful in such a short space of time. He has the proper cushions and supports for pregnancy which make things much more comfortable. He works with both soft tissue and the typical bone clicking chiropractic stuff. I cannot recommend him highly enough. I’ve gone from barely being able to walk and stand for more than 5 mins (which I’ve had for most of my pregnancy despite seeing physios and a different chiropractor), to being so much more mobile and pain free. It’s made the prospect of labour much less daunting and allowed me to feel positive about my post partum physical recovery.
Kate Newman
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Mykel has been my chiropractor for a few years now and I can't explain enough how amazing he is. He has seen me pre pregnancy for my aches and pains and tailored the treatment to me then. Then when I fell pregnant a year and half ago he has seen me from the start and was able to safely adjust me throughout right up until my due date. I felt in great health during my pregnancy, especially with the supplements, hip support strap and the adjustments from Mykel. Even though the birth was brilliant, I had aches and pains after and Mykel has treated these also. He is kind and caring too! My little one and husband has been seen by Mykel as well so the wealth of knowledge he has is unbelievable! Thank you Mykel!
Robyn Scott
