Dr. Michael A. Dorn Jr., DC Discusses a More Pleasant Pregnancy with Safe and Effective Pain Relief

Did you know that women who receive chiropractic care report faster and easier deliveries? While no one likes to be in pain as it can also cause a great deal of anxiety and stress, neither are good for a mom-to-be or her baby. Dr. Michael Dorn of Baltimore Back and Pain Center in Maryland says, "Getting adjusted regularly by a chiropractor while pregnant can help ease or even eliminate pain, making the process of having a baby a lot easier."

A woman's body goes through a countless number of changes while pregnant; not only hormonally, but also posturally and bio-mechanically, to prepare to carry and nourish her baby. As a result, lower back pain is almost imminent during pregnancy. Hormonal changes cause ligaments to become looser and cause the joints to become less stable. Dr. Michael Dorn of Baltimore Back and Pain Center states that "chiropractic care will offer a non-invasive, safe form of care to help alleviate this pain and make having a baby easier on mom."

Diversified chiropractic adjustments are safe for mom and baby throughout the duration of her pregnancy. So that pregnant women can lie in the prone (face down) position while being adjusted, special tables and pillows are used. Chiropractors use gentle, soft tissue techniques to help relax the tight ligaments and eliminate or reduce pain. Chiropractic adjustments help put motion into joints that are not moving as well as they should be; the same goes for the joint in the front of the pelvis, which is placed under an enormous amount of stress throughout the pregnancy.

Chiropractic care offers a variety of safe forms for pain relief without the use of invasive procedures or worse, prescription drugs. Dr. Dorn pointed out, "I'm often asked how frequently a pregnant woman should seek chiropractic treatment. I tell them that chiropractic appointments should be scheduled about as often as their OB/GYN appointments. And of course, more frequently if necessary."

If you are pregnant, or plan to be soon, and want to learn more about how chiropractic care can benefit you, please call our chiropractic office at 410-662-4476 at Baltimore Back and Pain Center and schedule a free evaluation with Dr. Dorn.

Seasonal Allergies and Chiropractic Care at Baltimore Back and Pain Center

Are you a spring allergy sufferer? From pollen to grass to weeds, the airborne allergen levels are sky high in Maryland. That means allergy symptoms - sniffling, sneezing, itchy and watery eyes are maxxed and will be that way for a while longer. While many reach for over the counter and prescription drugs to help combat their allergy woes, there are also some great natural and Chiropractic care approaches you can try. Traditional allergy treatments only deal with the symptoms and don’t address the cause, because there really is no cure for allergies.

Some simple ways to help battle your seasonal allergies naturally include simply trying to keep allergens out. Pollen can collect in your hair, on your clothes and be tracked in to your house (by you or a pet) where it combines with household dust.

Taking an evening shower and changing your clothes can help cut down on allergens that you are breathing in. Eat bee pollen or pure, raw honey to help your immune system build natural antibodies to the pollens you are most frequently exposed to. Nasal irrigation can help wash away allergens and excess mucus.

Another way to tackle allergies is to make an appointment at Baltimore Back and Pain Center. Believe it or not, Chiropractic care can help provide allergy relief! According to Dr. Dorn, Chiropractic care can help with boosting your immune system and help to keep your body operating at peak performance. The body’s immune system helps to prevent disease and infection and deal with stress as well as tackling the invasion of foreign substances like pollution, dust, dead cells, etc. Call our Baltimore chiropractic office today to schedule an appointment 410-662-4476.