Sciatica / Nerve Pain
I Felt Welcomed and Cared For
During the first trimester of my pregnancy, I began experiencing severe sciatica pain and numbness in my leg; much worse and earlier than in my pervious pregnancy. The frequency of this pain made it challenging to stand, walk, or play with my toddler for more than 30 minutes at a time. I am celebrating another healthy (& pain-free) pregnancy! My chiropractic care has helped me stay in touch with my body’s needs for rest, activity, and nourishment. This team is chick-fil-a friendly! Everyone truly embodies the family culture and makes me feel welcome and cared for. I look forward to every visit to HFC!
- E.M.
My Best Pregnancy
“I started chiropractic care when I was about 7 months pregnant with my 4th baby. I had sciatic nerve pain issues that started with my 1st pregnancy and occurred with each pregnancy. I just dealt with it the first 2 pregnancies, thinking it was just one of those ailments that happened during pregnancy and I was one of the unlucky ones to have to deal with it. Then I tried physical therapy during my 3rd pregnancy. It helped a little bit but the pain/discomfort was still present. It was also a time commitment to attend my 45-minute appointments and find a babysitter. I also switched from working 12-hour shifts to working 8-hour shifts, because my body couldn’t handle the long days. I heard about Dr. Dave from a friend who had seen him during her pregnancy. Chiropractic care was never suggested by my physician and I knew it was out there but I had never really considered it as an option for myself. But I was desperate for something to help so I made the decision to try it.
“The staff at Hanson Family Chiropractic is hands down, the absolute BEST! You are always greeted with a warm and genuine smile. They have fun celebrations and giveaways throughout the year. It is a family-friendly office and my kids love to play in the kids’ area during my adjustment or love to grab an apple from the fruit basket on the way out. The staff has walked my baby around the office in the stroller if he’s fussy during my adjustment. Dr. Dave is also the BEST! He is always smiling and happy, he’s easy to talk to, and he’s great with the kids. His passion is evident in all he does! You are treated like family here!”
-R.H.
So Welcoming & Joyful!
I got pregnant with our third baby and started immediately having sciatica pain and insomnia. I’ve had a pretty healthy lifestyle before getting chiropractic help but I knew if I didn’t get it taken care of early, it would only get worse. 3 months into my treatment and I already sleep better and I’ve had no sciatic nerve pain since starting! Every week as I feel my body pulling apart gradually, I’m so happy I get to be aligned so I’m not walking around like a grandma every day. Dr. Hanson and his team are WONDERFUL! The girls at the front are genuinely kind and hospitable. Basically, I want to be their friends outside of my weekly chiropractic care because they’re so welcoming and joyful. Dr. Hanson is a calming presence and is so kind and knowledgeable. I’m so thankful I found you guys!”
-A.F.
A Better Mom, Nurse, and Wife
I came to HFC because I was having some troublesome sciatic pain during my pregnancy. It was beginning to seriously affect my ability to care for patients at work (I’m an emergency nurse) and I was concerned about how it was shaping my pregnancy in terms of staying active and sleeping well.
I tried plenty of other tactics! Stretching, braces, and plenty of visits to my OB to try and solve the problem. I was offered medications but I didn’t feel like taking them because I was concerned, they may affect my daughter. It was exhausting to feel like less than myself on top of already balancing a pregnancy.
Goodness, I felt such a wave of relief. I truly don’t mind pain when I know I’m working towards a solution, and was so excited to see one on the horizon! I began feeling better when my OB had told me that the issue would only worsen during the pregnancy as I grew. I was so thankful to have stepped out and taken what felt like a risk to me to discover that in fact, I was safe and so was my baby.
I can happily run around to care for both my daughter and husband, as well as my acutely ill patients in my ER. I occasionally get a slight twinge of pain once a week instead of what had become a constant source of pain awake and asleep. I’ve also noticed improvements in my sleep. What was a huge blessing though was the change in headaches that I had, which I didn’t even attempt to address through chiro treatments but certainly improved regardless. I’m a better mama, nurse, and wife.
-L.C.
Amazing Atmosphere and A Plethora of Knowledge
I came to Dr. Dave for a breech pregnancy causing sciatica pain at 27 weeks pregnant. Additionally, I was struggling with gestational diabetes for the second time. I also have a very physical job that caused my middle back pain between my shoulder blades. Sciatica pain was worst when walking too much or sitting for a period of time then standing. This affected my life with rest being the main priority instead of getting involved with too many activities or getting normal chores done. I have tried lifestyle changes like supplements, but I needed more physical help.
I achieved more energy and relief instantly after my adjustment. I have delivered my second baby remaining medication free for the gestational diabetes. I delivered her much quicker than my first and vaginally. I only had seven minutes of pushing and my water broke naturally six days early. I also have appreciated using healthier options to fuel my body.
Dr. Dave is really calm, professional and friendly. I definitely feel his care for each and every person he comes in contact with. The girls at the desk are amazingly accommodating and friendly. They are bright and cheery and always a pleasure to walk into. There’s an amazing atmosphere and a plethora of knowledge shared amongst all those cared for by HFC crew.
-C.W.
SI Joint Pain Relief During Pregnancy
I started chiro care a couple years ago but have come back to it because I am pregnant with number 3. I had very bad SI joint pain with my last pregnancy and wanted to avoid it this time around!! I also have both my kids (4 and 2 yrs. old.) doing regular chiro care for general health and well-being.
My SI joint is flaring a bit this pregnancy, but chiro care has made it SO MUCH BETTER!! I can feel it, but it’s not constant pain, it’s not keeping me awake at night, I can keep living life! I’ve also noticed that I don’t have any other pains – lower back, etc., as my pregnancy progresses :) My kids have been healthy through this icky season!! We’ve only had mild colds and they have been able to bounce back so fast!!
I love that HFC really makes you feel like family! My kids love it there. In the beginning my daughter was very shy and hesitant, but everyone being so friendly and caring – now she loves going!! I truly feel cared for more than just my chiro care!!
-V.J.