Who Should See a Chiropractor?

Why should a baby see a chiropractor?

Birth is one of the first major physical experiences a baby goes through. Even during an uncomplicated delivery, a newborn experiences significant forces and positioning as they enter the world. As babies grow, their bodies continue adapting quickly through feeding, sleeping, tummy time, rolling, sitting, crawling, and eventually walking.

Pediatric chiropractic care focuses on evaluating the spine, movement, and nervous system function during these important stages of development. At Carnelian Chiropractic, newborn and infant adjustments are specifically adapted for their small, developing bodies. They are gentle, precise, and look very different from an adult adjustment.

Why should adults get adjusted?

  • Preference for turning the head to one side

  • Difficulty or discomfort with tummy time

  • Uneven movement or body positioning

  • Tension or stiffness

  • Difficulty getting comfortable in certain positions

  • Changes or challenges with feeding

  • Excessive fussiness or difficulty settling

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Concerns following a difficult, assisted, or C-section birth

  • Concerns about movement or physical milestones

  • Constipation & tummy issues

How can chiropractic help my child?

Childhood is full of growth, movement, and constant change. From a toddler learning to run and climb to a teenager carrying a backpack, playing sports, and spending hours at a desk or on a device, a child’s developing body is constantly adapting to new physical demands.

Pediatric chiropractic care focuses on evaluating the spine, movement, and nervous system function throughout these important developmental years. At Carnelian Chiropractic, adjustments are always adapted to your child’s age, size, and individual needs. As children grow, our goal is to help their bodies move and function well so they can keep doing what kids do best: learn, play, grow, and explore.

  • Neck or back discomfort

  • Headaches

  • Postural concerns

  • Growing bodies that seem stiff or uncomfortable

  • Frequent falls, bumps, and minor injuries

  • Sports-related aches and injuries

  • Uneven movement or mobility concerns

  • Difficulty getting comfortable or settling

  • Concerns about how they sit, stand, walk, or run

  • Repetitive strain from backpacks, schoolwork, phones, tablets, or gaming

  • Changes noticed during growth spurts

  • Scoliosis or concerns about spinal development

Work, stress, exercise, old injuries, repetitive movements, long hours sitting at a desk, and everyday life can all place demands on your body. Over time, changes in joint movement and function can contribute to stiffness, discomfort, and changes in how you move.

Chiropractic care focuses on identifying areas of the spine and extremities that are not moving or functioning as they should. At Carnelian Chiropractic, we use a specific approach to determine where an adjustment is needed rather than simply adjusting the same areas at every visit. Whether something recently started bothering you or you want to stay active and moving well, care is tailored to what we find and your individual goals.

You may be wondering:

  • Can a chiropractor help with lower back pain?

  • Can chiropractic help with neck pain and stiffness?

  • Should I see a chiropractor for sciatica?

  • Can a chiropractor help with headaches or migraines?

  • Can chiropractic help with hip or pelvic pain?

  • What about shoulder, knee, ankle, or other joint pain?

  • Can a chiropractor help with numbness or tingling?

  • Should I see a chiropractor for a pinched nerve?

  • Can chiropractic help after a sports or workout injury?

The answer is YES! Chiropractic care can help with many of these concerns by improving joint motion, reducing mechanical stress, and supporting healthier movement and nervous system function. By identifying and addressing areas that aren’t moving or functioning as they should, we help your body move, adapt, and function at its best.

Is chiropractic safe for seniors?

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop doing the things you love. As the body changes with age, joint stiffness, reduced mobility, previous injuries, and years of everyday wear can affect how comfortably and confidently you move.

Chiropractic care for seniors focuses on maintaining healthy joint motion, mobility, and overall function. At Carnelian Chiropractic, care is always individualized to your health history, mobility, and comfort level, with adjustments adapted to what your body needs.

Chiropractic care can help address many of the musculoskeletal issues that contribute to pain, stiffness, and limited movement. By improving joint motion and supporting healthier movement patterns, our goal is to help you stay mobile, active, and independent for as long as possible.

  • Lower back pain

  • Neck pain and stiffness

  • Arthritis-related joint stiffness

  • Hip and pelvic discomfort

  • Reduced flexibility and mobility

  • Difficulty moving comfortably

  • Balance or stability concerns

  • Numbness or tingling

  • Recurring aches and pains

  • Discomfort from previous injuries

  • Difficulty staying active

  • General joint stiffness

Chiropractic Care for Pregnant Moms

Prenatal Chiropractic Services

Pregnancy brings incredible changes to your body in a relatively short amount of time. As your baby grows, changes in weight distribution, posture, hormones, and the position of the pelvis can place additional stress on the low back, hips, pelvis, and surrounding joints and muscles.

Prenatal chiropractic care focuses on helping your body move and adapt comfortably throughout pregnancy. At Carnelian Chiropractic, we use gentle, pregnancy-specific adjustments and the Webster Technique to evaluate pelvic and sacral function while accommodating your changing body at every stage of pregnancy.

Whether you're expecting your first child or caring for a growing family, our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care in a welcoming environment where every member of your family feels supported.

Common Reasons Pregnant Moms Visit

  • Low back pain

  • Sciatica or pain traveling into the leg

  • Hip and pelvic discomfort

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint pain

  • Pubic bone or pelvic girdle discomfort

  • Round ligament tension or discomfort

  • Neck and upper back tension

  • Postural changes as baby grows

  • Difficulty getting comfortable while sitting or sleeping

  • Increased stiffness or decreased mobility

  • Pelvic or sacral dysfunction

  • Maintaining comfortable movement throughout pregnancy

  • Supporting the body as it prepares for labor and delivery

Dr. Rhamy is certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), a specialized chiropractic analysis used during pregnancy. The technique focuses on proper sacral and pelvic function while addressing associated muscle and ligament tension to support greater comfort and optimal function throughout pregnancy.

“Chiropractic care helped so much during pregnancy, it truly saved me from sciatica pain. Postpartum care has been just as helpful with my lower back pain, neck and shoulder tension from breastfeeding, and lingering sciatica. I feel so much more comfortable and aligned.

Even my baby boy gets adjusted now, and I love how gentle they are with him. He’s been sleeping through the night for months.”

— Adriana B