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Many pregnant women experience aches and pains in the lower back and hips as a fetus continues to grow. It begs the question, how does a mother find relief? There are safe, natural remedies to combat pregnancy discomfort, and one option is seeing a chiropractor. According to the American Pregnancy Association, “There are no known contraindications to chiropractic care throughout pregnancy. All chiropractors are trained to work with women who are pregnant.” Dr. Alajajian and staff are dedicated to safely alleviating pain associated with pregnancy. Chiropractic care alleviates some of the pain associated with the fetus growing heavier, such as a misaligned spine or protruding abdomen. In fact, a pelvis that is out of alignment can restrict the amount of space the fetus has to develop, which in turn can lead to birth defects. It also lowers the chances of a complicated delivery. Regular chiropractic care during pregnancy has other benefits as well: Controlling symptoms of nausea Reducin

The Graston Technique combines massage therapy and specialized instruments to promote better limb mobility. Dr. Alajajian and staff are proud to practice this technique in an effort to help patients who struggle with the full range of their mobility. The instruments, which have rounded edges and are not sharp, help identify areas of restricted mobility. They are also used to gently scrape the skin to break up areas with scar tissue, which is then absorbed back into the body. With the incorporation of stretches, strength exercises and ice, doctors can rebuild scar tissue into functioning tissue once again. The treated area may feel sore, bruised, or red dots called petechiae may form. It is recommended that ice is applied to the area if there is discomfort. Exercising and stretching are known to help with discomfort as well. The Graston Technique is used in treating: Achilles Tendinosis Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cervical Sprain/Strain Fibromyalgia Lateral Epicondylitis Lumbar Sprain/Strai

Maintaining an active life style can lower your chances of experiencing back and spinal pain. There a number of things we advise our patients at ChiroCareLA.com  to do so you avoid spinal pain and stay active. Stretching helps you to stay flexible and helps to increase joint function along with range of motion. Overall, there is a reduced chance of injury when you stretch your muscles before physical activity. Stretching is especially important for patients who work at an office to reduce back pain and prevent poor posture. Remember to keep your feet flat on the floor and your back firmly pressed against your chair. Other tips to a healthier spine include wearing supportive shoes, make sure your pillow supports your neck when you sleep, stand up straight, and hold your phone in your hand while making a call and do not press it against your eat with your shoulder. Following these tips will keep your spine healthier and reduced back pain. For any questions about the services we provide,

Our staff at ChiroCareLA.com  encourages our patients to maintain their body by eating the right things and providing your body with the right nutrients. The essential nutrients your body needs to function at a high level comes from the things you put in your body. Even people who have a well-balanced diet may not get all of the vitamins and minerals their body needs. Some things that can cause you to miss out on essential vitamins include a poor diet, stress, foods that are picked before they are ripe, medications, and bad digestion. Depending on the vitamins that your body is lacking, it can cause a major change to your body. If you don’t eat the right things you may experience weight gain, muscle loss, anxiety, and a loss of energy. We advise all of our patients to follow a well-balanced diet and a good amount of vitamins and minerals to be as healthy as possible. The better shape you are in, the less likely you are to experience back and foot pain from extra weight you might carry