Infertility and Chiropractic Care

Infertility

Chiropractic care is health maintenance of the spinal column, discs, relatednerves and bone geometry without drugs or surgery. It involves the art andscience of adjusting misaligned joints of the body, especially of the spine,thus reducing spinal nerve stress and therefore promoting health.

Is Chiropractic Care safe for Women with Infertility issues?

Chiropractic care is a safe and natural approach to enhancing the body’s ability to function properly. This is accomplished through enhancing the function of the Master Control System of the body, the nervous system.

There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy.All chiropractors are licensed to work with women who are pregnant. Investingin the fertility and pregnancy wellness of women who are pregnant or tryingto conceive is a routine matter for most chiropractors.

Some chiropractors take special interest in prenatal and postpartum careand seek additional training in these areas. The following designationsrefer to chiropractors who have taken advanced steps in working with infertilityand pregnancy wellness:

  • DACCP – Diplomate with ICPA reflecting highest level of advanced training
  • CACCP – Certified with the ICPA reflecting advanced training
  • Member of ICPA reflecting special interest
  • Webster Certified – trained to specifically work with breech positions
  • Find a Chiropractor in your area

Chiropractors with additional training have expanded their knowledge offertility and maternity issues enabling them to make recommendations regardingthe best possible natural approaches to help resolve infertility issues.

How does Chiropractic Care benefit women with fertility issues?

You body is an amazing creation that can accomplish numerous miraculoustasks including creating new life. These miraculous tasks are accomplishedunder the direction of the nervous system. The nervous system is the mastercommunication system of the entire body.

In many cases, fertility issues may be associated with improper nervoussystem function, poor nutrition, high stress and poor lifestyle habits.Chiropractors are nervous system specialists and reducing interference inthe nervous system is their primary goal. Keeping the spine properly aligned,clearing the nervous system of excessive interference, and counseling patientsin nutrition, exercise and changes to lifestyle, make the chiropractor oneof your best options to help your body function in harmony with the wayit was designed.

Also note that chiropractic care can be used in conjunction with otheraccepted approaches to resolving infertility concerns and can greatly improvethe chances of successful medical procedures such as IVF.

Is Chiropractic Care expensive?

Chiropractic care is a cost-effective approach to improving health andwell-being. With the cost of In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) ranging from $10,000to $20,000 per attempt, chiropractic care has the potential of saving patientsa large amount of money by helping them avoid the need for IVF entirelyor by reducing the number of IVF attempts needed to achieve conception.

Talking with your Health Care Provider about Chiropractic Care:

As more women desire the benefits of chiropractic care throughout pregnancy,increasing numbers of health care providers are seeking trained doctorsof chiropractic in their communities to whom they can refer their pregnantpatients. Those interested, should discuss the option of chiropractic carewith their health care provider. Providers who are not yet familiar withchiropractic care in pregnancy should be encouraged to learn more aboutits many benefits. In any case, it is important to search out options thatsupport your body’s natural abilities to function and to identify a teamof providers who are respectful of your choices.

Your Next Steps:

Last Updated: 02/2012

Compiled using information from the following sources:

International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, http://www.icpa4kids.org/