Author: Sheryl Lyon
So you decided that you are ready to try to have a baby. Maybe you will be one of the lucky ones who conceives within a couple of months or maybe you will find yourself among millions of fertility challenged couples. Whether you are ready to start trying tomorrow or you have been trying for a decade, you might want to improve your odds of conception with a method that is quick, painless, inexpensive, and non-invasive. Believe it or not, a visit to the chiropractor may help you conceive.
A series of research papers published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research found that chiropractic had positive results treating infertility regardless of the woman’s age, number of years infertile, previous medical intervention or health history including miscarriages, blocked fallopian tubes, amenorrhea, colitis, or trauma.
Your spine is a central highway of nerves. Just as an electrical cord has to be fully plugged in for an appliance to run, your reproductive system will not function properly if the nerves that lead to them are not functioning or are blocked in some way.
A chiropractor will identify pinched or pressed nerves and fix those spinal distortions, which are called subluxations. The distortions can be caused by many things including childhood falls, illnesses, accidents, poor posture, or even stress.
Once the subluxations are minimized or eliminated, a woman’s menstrual cycle can strengthen, the action that delivers the egg through the fallopian tubes to the uterus can improve, and some cases of endometriosis can begin to reverse.
Holistic websites, chiropractic patients, and chiropractors themselves abound with pregnancy success stories. Some women went to the chiropractor for other reasons only to find themselves pregnant, others have battled infertility for more than 10 years and then suddenly became pregnant within a couple of months or even a couple of visits to the chiropractor. These remarkable results are the same regardless of the technique used by the chiropractor.
Naturally this does not mean that everyone will get pregnant after a visit to the chiropractor only that it has worked for many women. It is certainly an option worth exploring either alone or in conjunction with other infertility treatments particularly if you have ever had an accident or illness.
You should be able to consult with a chiropractor and have an adjustment in less than an hour and the visit will probably cost $100 or less if it is not already covered by your insurance. The adjustments are totally non invasive, in fact they are done with the patient fully clothed. The procedure is painless although the sounds created by the adjustments may shock you at first.
Seeing a chiropractor is a great idea even if you are not trying to conceive because the nerves in the spine lead to more than just your reproductive organs but if you are trying to conceive, the benefits to fertility are just too compelling to ignore.
Does it really matter why or how it works? Or only that it works? Even if you do not believe in chiropractors why wouldn’t you try a proven fertility treatment that is easy, fast, gentle, non-invasive, covered by most insurance, inexpensive, painless and harmless? So do not forget to add an appointment with the chiropractor as part of your preconception plan.
Fertility trouble is one of the many reasons we see people in our office. Acupuncture can often help a woman make great strides in her fertility efforts. We definitely encourage any woman having trouble conceiving to try out this inexpensive and non-invasive way to improve her odds of overcoming fertility issues.
Posted by Chiropractic Therapy | October 31, 2008, 9:18 ammy problem is my menstrual cycle does’nt come every month. so i’m afraid that my chanses of gatting pregnant are too slim.cant u please gave me an advises or food that i have to eat and to drink that i can use so that i can see my mentrual every month.cause i’m planing to have a second child .
Posted by rokang | November 7, 2008, 8:06 amdo i have a problem or what. cause if u see your menstrual evry month which means that you are fertile
Posted by rokang | November 7, 2008, 8:11 amThere was a great article on the ABC News website a few years ago about how chiropractic care can help infertility issues. I thought this was very powerful. The human body is an amazing healing organism if you restore proper balance. Good post!
Posted by Matthew L. | November 26, 2008, 9:01 amLuckily for me and my wife we won on the first crack at it, my brother on the other hand – with his missus – had the issues with his back and as a result he had issues performing … so it’s not always on the females side.
Posted by Jase@Insurance Leads | May 30, 2009, 11:21 pmI never knew a chiropractor could help with fertility issues. I’ve assumed that was only for a urologist, lol. Thanks for sharing, great post.
Posted by Max@Upper Back Pain | June 25, 2009, 2:23 pmhaha this is crazy.
Posted by dc chiropractors | July 4, 2009, 6:49 pmAll women should first check with their obstetrician to correctly identify the source of pain and rule out any other complications before seeing a chiropractor. The obstetrician may also be able to recommend doctors that specialize in prenatal chiropractics.
Posted by Heintz@ Laser Hair Removal | January 9, 2010, 6:47 amThese days people prefer to try natural pregnancy tips. Herbal remedies, yoga, and acupuncture are the most popular ones.
Posted by Claryssa | January 18, 2010, 6:13 pmVery interesting. I can see where there can be some benefit of getting a chiropractor to help with fertility. Acupuncture is also good too.
Posted by susan@trying to get pregnant quickly | January 21, 2010, 4:55 pmYou do not need to see an obstetrician prior to seeing a chiropractor. Chiropractors are trained doctors. They will find the source of the problem and identify any contraindications.
Posted by Paul | March 4, 2010, 3:36 pmExcellent article on how a chiropractor can assist with pregnancy. It is amazing how an adjustment to the spine can benefit the body in so many ways. I highly recommend the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research for more information.
Posted by Palm Harbor Chiropractic | March 19, 2010, 12:59 pmChiropractic is really helpful for relieving pressure for pregnant women.
Posted by Frederico | August 19, 2010, 4:39 pmNie wisz co to spedycja? Tu na pewno sie dowiesz.
Posted by zbyszek | August 23, 2010, 12:11 pmOur care incorporates a “whole” approach, utilizing the totality of body, mind, and spirit.
We have had significant success in helping young women conceive, but do not forget that subluxation is only one approach towards the goal of fertility.
Posted by Fort Lauderdale Chiropractor | September 27, 2010, 9:26 amInteresting point you have mention. lets hope from this some one can get benefit
Posted by albert | September 28, 2010, 6:52 amHealthy weight gain during pregnancy is a common source of neck and back pain. The additional stress over a long period of time is bound to result in muscle fatigue and in some cases misalignment occurs. Chiropractic Rehabilitation is a very effective treatment for back pain caused by pregnancy.
Posted by Broomfield Chiropractor | September 30, 2010, 9:17 pmThanks for sharing real helpful tips,many women face difficulties while take the decision to having a baby regarding,where to go,who can help perfectly. Its a real resourceful article for them
Posted by Chiropractors | January 19, 2011, 8:27 amI have helped several get prego…several no help. Keep trying.
Posted by Laveen Chiropractor | March 25, 2011, 7:18 pmContent of article is good. Your article really helps the women in their decision. Thanks for the nice blog…..
Posted by Naturopath Brisbane | June 24, 2011, 12:59 amAs a male, I found that see a chiropractor made a huge difference in my performance. My hip would pop and shift which would cause irritation and loss of function. See a chiropractor and you will see benefits.
Posted by David@chiropractor-costa-mesa | August 2, 2011, 9:55 pmHmm.. I get no comments to show up. I have actually seen signs of the above at my chiropractor. Maybe, the attention makes conception more likely.
Posted by Mark@Chiropractic Costa Mesa | August 4, 2011, 10:28 amGreat’ is it really true? Way back 3 years ago.. I have been trying to conceive and tried some artificial method but none succeed.. never heard of this before. Well.. there’s no harm on trying.. since it’s much cheaper than the artificial method. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by Chiropractor Melbourne | September 3, 2011, 7:25 pmHi Ma’am! how can we make an audience with your office? my wife and i are really having a difficulty in having a child, since you have boast for being an expert to this can we go into your office?thanks
Posted by Chiropractic Rehab | October 18, 2011, 9:47 am