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pregnancy and migraines

We have been providing natural relief for migraines in Yorkville for over 6 years. One of the more common presentations we see are migraine headaches during pregnancy.

There are millions of women who suffer with migraine headaches on a daily basis, and some of them actually experience a reduction in symptoms during pregnancy. In fact, according to the Baby Center, two thirds of women who suffer from headaches feel relief during pregnancy. Then, there are the women that have never had headaches before that begin to have them during pregnancy.

Why is this and what can be done about it?

Well, migraine causes in general can be very complicated and exact causes are not known. Estrogen is thought to play a role in migraines. That’s why pregnancy, menstruation and menopause often change a woman’s pattern of migraine headaches.

In my chiropractic practice I have discovered that many patients that are suffering with migraine headaches have misaligned vertebrae in the neck, some resulting in pinched nerves. By adjusting these vertebrae back into a more normal position we are able to find pain relief when all else has failed.

We incorporate gentle massage to the neck and shoulder muscles as well as ice therapy to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms.

This treatment is very safe, gentle, and effective. Most of the pregnant women with migraines that we see in our clinic wish to avoid medications during pregnancy and chiropractic is 100% natural.

Chiropractic adjustments will also help with the normal overall aches and pains associated with pregnancy. I adjusted my wife every few days until she gave birth to our daughter. She found great relief in this and has since referred many friends, co-workers, and relatives who may be suffering with headaches, neck pain, back pain or overall stress during pregnancy.

I guess from my point of view, I want to focus not so much on all the causes because we just don’t understand them enough…I will let the researchers do that. I want to focus on how to provide pregnant women natural migraine headaches relief, and that we can do very effectively.

Is it Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or Pinched Nerve in Neck? – Yorkville IL

Dr. Paula Weihler

Licensed Chiropractic Physician

We have been providing treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome in Yorkville for over 6 years.

One of the more common presentations of symptoms that we see at our chiropractic clinic in Yorkville is computer related hand pain, numbness, tingling, burning, aching and weakness (some or all of these together). Sometimes there is associated neck shoulder, or arm pain.

So the question becomes…what is the underlying cause of the symptoms?

Sure, these are the classic symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), but the likelihood there is true CTS is rare. What’s more likely is that the cause of the CTS symptoms is a pinched nerve in the neck. After-all…the nerves that exit from in between the bones in the neck, travel into the upper extremities and innervate and control the arms and hands.

When there is pressure on these nerves in the neck it can cause the same signs and symptoms of true carpal tunnel syndrome.

Pinched nerves in the neck are mostly the result of bulging or herniated cervical discs, subluxated vertebrae, or degenerative disc disease…all of which respond favorably to chiropractic adjustments. In the event we need a little help, we have deep tissue laser or nonsurgical spinal decompression.

We do chiropractic adjustments to the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists and fingers on both sides. We do massage and exercise as well. We are also concerned with proper ergonomics, sleeping positions and nutrition. It is this comprehensive approach that has allowed us to successfully treat thousands of patients with CTS symptoms over the years.

So…if you are experiencing the signs and symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome and would like to find out if you are a candidate for care…please call 630-553-7737 and make an appointment with one of our Yorkville Carpal Tunnel Experts Chances are, you will be glad you did

Back Injury Yorkville IL

Greetings, I am Dr. Paula Weihler. If you live in or around Yorkville, I am available to help you manage your disc problems and the pain they cause. I have helped hundreds of patients over the last 7 years in Eastern Iowa, Central Illinois and now Yorkville improve,manage and even eliminate the pain caused by degenerated, bulged, herniated and thinning discs.
I use modern chiropractic techniques including gentle Leander Flexion/Distraction and Zenith Thompson pneumatic Terminal Point adjusting tables along with specific instrument and manual chiropractic techniques. I am able to address most mechanical issues involved with disc problems. These techniques, coupled with core muscle rehabilitation exercises, ultrasound, Vibration therapy speed up recovery from chronic as well as acute disc problems.

What Causes Disc Problems? There are many causes for disc problems and I have successfully treated most of these over the years.
Disc problems are extremely common conditions and can affect both men and women. Some of the causes are accidents such as slip and falls, car accidents, heavy lifting and sports injuries. Other causes are genetic predisposition or weaknesses, overuse causing muscle fatigue and stress to the disc and spinal joints. Also, sudden loading of the back muscles when cold or inflexible, continuous strain over years causing weakening and drying out (disc degeneration) of the disc which brings the spinal joints closer together, loss of height, fluidity of motion, stiffness, less room for the spinal nerves as well as other abnormalities of the muscles, skeleton or spine.

As a chiropractor I have successfully treated many of these problems caused by extreme sports, heavy construction, as well as other causes and can help you learn to effectively manage your disc problems.

Stop Living with the Pain of Disc Problems

If you are living with chronic pain or if a mild pain is coming more frequently or increasingly more severe or if it is effecting your work or play, you should know that relief is available.

Stop dealing with the pain of disc problems now – visit me, Dr. Paula Weihler, so that you can get back to your life.

Contact or Call my office for a FREE Consultation to find out if I can help you and start your journey of recovery immediately.

Chiropractic Care to Relieve Symptoms of Pregnancy

A woman has to get used to the uncomfortable symptoms of pregnancy for 38 to 42 weeks. There are ways to relieve such pain through medication, but they can pose potential side effects on the mother and the child. Chiropractic care, on the other hand, has shown to have remarkably alleviated the symptoms of back problems associated with pregnancy. Therapy, nutrition and exercise are the basics of the treatment that makes chiropractic and pregnancy go hand in hand.

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy

Chiropractic treatments are non-invasive and address the misalignment in the spine to alleviate pain. Studies have also shown chiropractic care to have no known side effects on pregnant woman and the innate child. It promotes development in the mother and the baby. The Webster Technique is commonly employed to treat pregnant women, as it tends to apply as less pressure on the abdomen as possible.

Common Symptoms of Pregnancy

Back pains are very common during pregnancy. Women put on extra weight during the period, thus increasing the pressure on the spine. This leads to nerve stress, which can halt the development of a child. Other common symptoms during pregnancy include:

Pelvic pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Morning sickness
Heartburn
Shortness of breath
High blood pressure
Swollen ankles
Hormonal changes

Complications That Can Arise

Dislocation of the vertebra, or better known as vertebral subluxation, can interrupt the nervous system and affect the ability of communication within a body. Subluxation can result in:

Nerve Tension – Muscles around the spine become tight and experience inflammation on areas with misalignment in the spine. This adds stress on the nerves, and these nerves lead to various parts and organs in the body, like muscles, glands and blood vessels. Neglecting nerve tension can cause degeneration in various body systems.

Body Imbalance – Subluxation in the neck can lead to head tilting on one side. The righting reflex in the brain causes lower cervical spine to bend on the opposite direction of the head tilt. This can cause one side of the pelvis to draw up, making one leg appear shorter than the other. The uneven distribution of weight puts more stress on the joints. Extremely painful for the mother, it may even cause problems for the baby to get into the right birthing position.

A visit to the chiropractor throughout pregnancy can help you get started with the treatment, and can make the pregnancy and delivery comfortable and faster.

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Weight Loss Yorkville IL / Ask Dr.Paula Weihler

“Are artificial sweeteners bad for me?”

Artificial sweeteners like aspartame, NutraSweet, Sweet’n Low, Splenda, etc., sweeten food without sugar, hence their appeal for dieters. The amazing irony is studies have shown that those who use artificial sweeteners actually gain more weight than those who don’t! Artificial sweeteners may be sugar-free, but their non-sugar ingredients break down into deadly acids in the body. For example, when you ingest aspartame, which is most common in diet sodas, one of the ingredients, methyl alcohol, converts to formaldehyde, a lethal neuro-toxin and known carcinogen (cancer-causing substance). And that’s just one example!

A wide variety of symptoms can be caused by artificial sweeteners, including headaches, seizures, depression, increased heart rate, insomnia, anxiety attacks, and that’s just the beginning! They can also trigger or worsen arthritis, chronic fatigue, diabetes, fibromyalgia, brain tumors, MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, birth defects, and epilepsy! Don’t let them enter your body to do their worst!

Call today for $25 consultation to see if we can help!! 630.553.7737

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