Chiropractic Care for the whole Family
At Push Markham, we are your trusted source for holistic chiropractic care that supports your family’s wellness journey at every life stage. Explore the benefits of chiropractic care for your entire family, including prenatal and postnatal care, pediatric services, and overall well-being.
Chiropractic care is a holistic approach to well-being that benefits every family member, from young children to adults. Incorporating chiropractic care into your family’s wellness routine offers a range of advantages, including preventive care that helps reduce the risk of injuries and chronic conditions, and promotes overall family wellness. Additionally, maintaining proper spinal alignment aids in better posture, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal issues for everyone. This holistic approach to wellness complements other healthcare practices, providing a non-invasive and drug-free pathway to better health for your entire family.
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Pain Relief During Pregnancy: Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate back pain, sciatica, and other pregnancy-related discomforts, enhancing overall comfort.
Optimal Fetal Positioning: Techniques like the Webster Technique can promote proper fetal positioning, reducing the likelihood of delivery complications.
Stress Reduction: Chiropractic care eases stress and anxiety by maintaining spinal health, creating a more relaxed pregnancy environment.
Enhanced Pelvic Health: Chiropractic adjustments contribute to better pelvic alignment, potentially reducing the risk of fetal malpositioning.
Postnatal Chiropractic Care
Pain Management After Childbirth: Chiropractic adjustments can alleviate postpartum back pain, neck pain, and headaches, facilitating a quicker recovery.
Restoring Core Strength: Chiropractic care helps rebuild weakened abdominal muscles and pelvic floor function, which can be affected during pregnancy and childbirth.
Stress Relief and Mental Well-being: Chiropractic care reduces stress, improves sleep, and promotes overall mental health for new mothers.
Chiropractor for my Baby
Chiropractic care for babies involves gentle, non-invasive adjustments tailored to the specific needs of infants. Parents should seek out qualified and experienced pediatric chiropractors and work in collaboration with other healthcare providers to ensure their baby’s well-being. Chiropractic care for infants is typically considered a complementary therapy and should be approached with caution and careful consideration. Always consult with a healthcare provider for guidance on the suitability of chiropractic care for your baby’s specific health concerns.
Common Pediatric Conditions:
- Feeding difficulties
- Reflux and digestive issues
- Tongue tie support
- Musculoskeletal concerns
- Torticollis
- Developmental concerns
- General wellness and preventative care for infants
FAQ
Direct billing is available for select insurers. Please inquire with front desk about your insurer.
If we are unable to directly bill to your provider, we always provide a receipt which can be used for submission to your insurance company after your session.
No, you do not need a referral to see a chiropractor. However, some private insurance plans may require a doctor’s note or referral to reimburse you for the cost, so please check with your provider to confirm your coverage details.
Yes, chiropractic care is safe and highly beneficial during pregnancy.
Chiropractors are trained to work with the specific physical and hormonal changes that occur during this time. Care is tailored to ensure both your comfort and the safety of your baby.
How We Keep it Safe & Comfortable
Specialized Equipment: We use pregnancy pillows and specialized “drop-tables” that allow you to lie face-down comfortably without putting any pressure on your abdomen.
Modified Techniques: As your pregnancy progresses, we use gentler, low-force techniques. Many practitioners use the Webster Technique, which is a specific, gentle adjustment designed to balance the pelvis and reduce tension on the ligaments supporting the uterus.
Hormonal Awareness: We account for the hormone relaxin, which makes your ligaments looser. Our focus shifts toward stabilizing the joints and supporting your changing center of gravity.
Common Benefits During Pregnancy
Relieving lower back, hip, and pelvic girdle pain.
Reducing “sciatica” or shooting nerve pain down the legs.
Helping to maintain better posture as your bump grows.
Optimizing pelvic alignment, which can help create more room for the baby to move into the best possible birth position.
Note: If you have a high-risk pregnancy or specific medical concerns, we always recommend a quick chat with your OB-GYN or midwife first—though most healthcare providers highly encourage chiropractic as a supportive care option.
No. While our therapists are specialized in women’s health and the perinatal population, we welcome all members of the family – partners, children and grandparents!
While manual adjustments (which sometimes create a “crack” or “pop” sound) are a common tool, they are only one part of a comprehensive treatment plan. We focus on the whole body and offer several other methods to support your recovery and performance:
Soft Tissue Work: We address muscles, tendons, and ligaments using various manual therapy techniques to reduce tension and improve circulation.
Activator Method: A gentle, spring-loaded instrument used to provide precise, low-force adjustments without any “cracking” sound.
Taping: Using specialized athletic tape to provide joint support, improve stability, and reduce swelling or pain during movement.
Other Modalities: Depending on your needs, we may integrate different tools and therapeutic exercises to support your clinical goals and long-term progress.
Every treatment is customized to your comfort level and what your body needs at that moment.
We provide many other services to meet your prenatal and postpartum needs, like our Registered Dietitian Markham.