Prenatal Chiropractor in Walnut Creek
Elon Bartlett is a prenatal chiropractor in Walnut Creek, CA who customizes every visit to suit your particular needs. At the beginning of care he’ll examine your condition and will really take the time to listen to you. Dr Bartlett will explain his approach, and what he can do to help you. Chiropractic treatments at Acorn Wellness Center are long enough to always include soft tissue work which addresses the muscle tension patterns that cause joint restrictions, and then end with chiropractic adjustments to reset your nervous system so that you’re healthier. Prenatal chiropractic sessions may also include instruction on stretching and strengthening exercises and ways to alter your lifestyle, all with the goal of preventing your issue from returning.
The goal of prenatal chiropractic services is to help you get out of pain so that you can take the best care possible of your newborn. Acorn Wellness Center’s prenatal chiropractor, Elon Bartlett, serves the East Bay with locations in Walnut Creek & Oakland.
Dr Bartlett is one of Walnut Creek’s top-rated chiropractors, and has been specializing in prenatal chiropractic care since 2001, making him one of the Bay Area’s most experienced prenatal chiropractors as well.
Why See a Prenatal Chiropractor?
- Eliminate aches and pains naturally
- Reduce back pain, sciatica, and hip pain
- Promote relaxation, reduce stress & improve sleep
- Improve mood & cardiovascular health
Benefits of Prenatal Chiropractic Care
- Feel more comfortable, even with the additional weight
- Feel more relaxed and at ease about your pregnancy
- Feel confident in what your body can do
Strengthen your body with therapeutic exercises to prepare for birth, or to speed up recovery afterward.
During pregnancy there are several physiologic and endocrine changes that occur in preparation for growing the baby. One such change is the production of the pregnancy hormone relaxin which makes ligaments soft, allowing the pelvis to be more flexible during birth. The effect of relaxin, along with other postural adaptations such as increased weight and a protruding belly, make pregnancy an especially vulnerable time. Pregnant women are more likely than the general population to have back pain, pubic symphysitis dysfunction (SPD), sciatica, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and hip and leg pain.
Prenatal chiropractic care is very safe because the treatment only involves the use of the prenatal chiropractor’s hands. An experienced and well-trained prenatal chiropractor in Walnut Creek is able to massage the tension out of the muscles that are tight, and then comfortably manipulate any joints that are restricted. This restores function and leaves the body feeling pain-free.
Establishing pelvic joint balance and alignment is another reason to obtain prenatal chiropractic care in Walnut Creek or Oakland, California. When the pelvis is out-of-balance it will make labor more difficult, more painful and last longer. This can also lead to a twisting of the uterus, known as intrauterine constraint, which can make it difficult for a baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. Making the pelvis more mobile and symmetrical will make labor faster and easier, and will help ensure that the baby is in the optimum position for birth.
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Chiropractic care is very safe because the treatment only involves the use of the chiropractor’s hands. An experienced and well-trained chiropractor is able to massage the tension out of the muscles that are tight, and then comfortably manipulate any joints that are restricted. This restores function and leaves the body feeling pain-free.
Establishing pelvic balance and alignment is another reason to obtain chiropractic care during pregnancy. When the pelvis is out-of-balance it will make labor more difficult, more painful and last longer. This can also lead to a twisting of the uterus, known as intrauterine constraint, which can make it difficult for a baby to get into the best possible position for delivery. Making the pelvis more mobile and symmetrical will make labor faster and easier, and will help ensure that the baby is in the optimum position for birth.
Dr. Bartlett was highly recommended by my doula as an expert in prenatal and postpartum chiropractic care. He took the time to explain what was happening in my body and offered simple exercises and massage techniques that I could help myself with at home. After his treatment I immediately felt better. In addition to his care, Dr. Bartlett’s office was very welcoming and especially catered for infants.
My neck and shoulders have historically been areas of pain for me, even to the point of disrupting my sleep or preventing me from doing things I love like playing soccer. What makes Dr Bartlett different from other chiropractors I have seen is the soft-tissue work he does prior to doing the adjustments. I feel the benefits of these adjustments for longer than I did with other chiropractic work. I feel so much better and freer, and I know I am making a good investment in self-care that will keep me pain-free and able to keep doing the things I love for longer.
Seriously, Dr Bartlett is the best chiropractor! I have been to a few chiropractors in the Bay Area and I always felt like I was throwing away money. Not only does Dr Bartlett listen to me about my body and the issues I have, he also teaches me about what I can do for myself to alleviate pain. I love going to him and I am so excited that he now has a Walnut Creek office. Simply the best.