Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy

Throughout pregnancy, the growing body tries to adapt to increased weight, changes in hormones, and the postural stressors that follow. These postural changes increase the risk of sacral/pelvic imbalance at any given time. The bones in the pelvis and the supportive network of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and associated nerves are all under constant pressure and change. The resulting torsion and inflammation of imbalanced muscles and ligaments may prevent the baby from comfortably assuming the best possible position for their birthing.

At Elevated Life Family Chiropractic, Dr. Randy is Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. The Webster technique is defined as:

A specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment for pelvic balance during pregnancy allow for optimal fetal positioning for an easier, safer birth. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and/or SI Joint dysfunction. In so doing, neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis is improved.”

Prenatal chiropractic care is essential for optimal positioning during pregnancy, allowing the body to be in a state of ease for a safer and easier birth process.

Have you experienced prenatal chiropractic care? What benefits have you seen? Let us share our prenatal chiropractic testimonials below!

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Wellness Vs. Illness

There is a road to wellness and another to illness. Which one are you on?

More than ever, prioritize healing before you are even "sick."

We live in a world full of toxins and environmental stressors. We are seeing more and more chronic diseases in young people.

There is no better time to take CHARGE of your health by investing in wellness!

Elevated Life Family Chiropractic focuses on whole-body wellness, prioritizing your ability to function at your highest potential. Chiropractic care creates less stress overall, supporting mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Removing the interferences within your nervous system, naturally, the body can innately heal and function at its best!

If you want to prioritize your overall well-being, chiropractic may be your missing puzzle piece! Call us at 208-357-1949 to schedule your first visit today!

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Typical Toddler Adjustment

Kids benefit greatly from chiropractic care for issues ranging from developmental to emotional and physical. If your parents’ gut is telling you that something seems off and you’re not being heard by your regular care provider, it may be time to seek out chiropractic care. Dr. Randy spends a lot of time gathering information from parents, scans, and neurological tests to see how the nervous system is functioning before adjusting your child. We have so many families experiencing improvement. Call us at 208-357-1949, to schedule a consultation and exam with Dr. Randy!

Tips to Balance Hormones in Kids

Nurturing Happy, Healthy Kids & Teens! 🌿

As parents, our priority is fostering the well-being of our young ones and supporting their hormone balance during these transformative years.

At Elevated Life Family Chiropractic, our favorite ways to balance hormones in kids are:

🥦 Healthy eating habits: Fuel their bodies with wholesome goodness! A balanced diet of fresh fruits, veggies, and whole grains is crucial in regulating hormones.

💤Adequate sleep: Quality sleep is a hormone's best friend! Ensure your kids get enough rest for their bodies to thrive and hormones to stay balanced.

🏃‍♀️ Outdoor play: Encourage physical activity and outdoor fun to boost mood and keep hormones in check. Let them embrace the joy of movement! 🌳

☺️ Stress-free environment: Support them in handling stress with positivity. Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques to keep hormones happy! 🧘‍♀️🌞

🌿 Embrace Nature: Avoid harmful chemicals by embracing natural and organic products. Let them grow in a chemical-free environment! 🌿🚫

🚰 Pure Water, Pure Health: Ensure clean, filtered water for their growing bodies - a simple step for hormone balance. 💧🚰

💚 Sustainable Swaps: Opt for eco-friendly containers and products to limit exposure to hormone-disrupting chemicals. Small changes, big impact! 🔄🌱

Empower your kids and teens with the knowledge they need for hormonal harmony and a vibrant future! 🚀💫

Share these valuable tips with other parents and join us in nurturing a generation of healthy, happy youngsters! 🤗💚

Sensory Vs. Behavior

As parents, we know how unique and wonderful each child is! Their sensory experiences and behaviors shape how they navigate the world around them. 🌍

🔍 Sensory: Kids take in the world through their senses – sights, sounds, touch, taste, and smells. Sensory processing plays a role in how they understand and react to stimuli. Some kids may be sensitive to sensations, while others seek them out for stimulation.

🎭 Behavior: Behaviors are the visible expressions of how kids respond to sensory experiences. These actions can be adaptive, showing their resilience, curiosity, and social skills. However, challenging behaviors might arise due to sensory processing differences, leading to meltdowns or difficulty focusing.

🧠 How Chiropractic Care Can Help: Chiropractic care optimizes the nervous system – the master communicator between the body and brain. By ensuring proper balance within the body, chiropractic adjustments improve sensory integration, supporting kids' ability to process and respond to sensory input more effectively.

🌱 When the nervous system functions optimally, children may experience improved focus, reduced stress, better sleep, and enhanced emotional regulation. This can pave the way for positive behaviors and overall well-being!

Are you ready to see how chiropractic can benefit your child? Call us at 208-357-1949 to see how chiropractic care can help!


Earthley Restocked!

Our Earthley products are back in stock! We also have a few new to our office products from Earthley. Our new additions include Nourish Her Naturally Herbal Multi-Vitamin, Nourish Him Naturally Herbal Multi-Vitamin, Vitamin D Cream, Vanilla Bean Body Butter, and Sleepy Time Herbal Extract. Check them out next time you're in the office for an adjustment!

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Consistency is Key

When it comes to regulating the nervous system, consistency with chiropractic care is key.

Your nervous system is the powerhouse of your overall health, and staying consistent with chiropractic care is the ultimate way to keep it thriving! 🌿

By committing to regular chiropractic appointments, your body can stay on track for optimal results!

Imagine your nervous system as a symphony, with every adjustment acting as the conductor, fine-tuning the harmony within your body. 🎶🧠 When you make consistent chiropractic visits, your nervous system gets the attention and care it deserves, promoting optimal nerve function and communication.

By being consistent with chiropractic care, you'll experience reduced pain, improved emotional regulation, adaptability to life's stressors, better gut-immune function, and a renewed sense of vitality that will leave you feeling and functioning your best!

Proper Backpack Posture

🎒🏫 Back-to-School Season is here!

Is your child's backpack ready for a comfortable school year? 🤔 Carrying a heavy load can cause discomfort and strain on their neck and back, but we've got you covered with some helpful tips:

1️⃣ Size Matters: Find the perfect-sized backpack for your child - not too small, not too big - just suitable for ultimate comfort.

2️⃣ Padded Straps: Say goodbye to tension! Opt for backpacks with padded straps to ease the neck and upper back strain.

3️⃣ Adjust for Balance: Ensure adjustable straps keep the heaviest part of the bag centered on their back - a game-changer for comfort.

4️⃣ Two Straps are Cool: Ditch the one-shoulder look! Wearing both straps evenly distributes the weight and promotes proper posture.

5️⃣ Padded Perks: Choose a padded backpack for extended wear - style and comfort combined!

6️⃣ Waistline Hang: Keep it at the waist! Remember, the bag should not hang over 4 inches below the waistline.

If you're part of the Elevated Life Family Chiropractic family, bring your child's backpack in for a quick check-up! We'll make sure they're all set for a fantastic school year! 📚✨

A Day in the Life

Here's a glance at a day in the life at Elevated Life Family Chiropractic! We love how many of you we get to share our days with. Dr. Randy checks in with your body to see what needs to be adjusted, and once your body is in balance, you're on your way!

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How Chiropractic Eases Back to School Emotions

As summertime ends and we transition back into the school year, it can be difficult for kiddos to get back into a routine!

It's natural for kids to experience nervousness with the change in routine after months at home.

If your kiddo needs a little extra support as we transition back to school, chiropractic care may be able to help! Regular adjustments can help ease emotions by ensuring the brain and body communicate correctly!

Get your kiddo scheduled before school starts! Our front desk at Elevated Life Family Chiropractic is waiting for your call to schedule an appointment with Dr. Randy. 208-357-1949

4 Ways Chiropractic Supports Hormone Health

Hormones play a vital role in numerous bodily functions, such as metabolism, growth, energy, mood, and so much more. These vital chemicals are released by the endocrine system. However, when the endocrine system experiences irregularities, it can result in hormonal imbalances within the body.

Chiropractic care helps removes interferences and enables all systems to operate at their peak potential. Did you know that the nervous system influences every aspect of our being? It's truly remarkable! A clear and balanced nervous system is essential for maintaining an equally harmonious endocrine system.

Are you facing challenges with your cycle, acne, low energy, or fertility issues? Let's focus on optimizing your nervous system to ensure seamless communication with your endocrine system.

Take charge of your well-being and call us at 208-357-1949 to schedule your appointment today! We are for you on your journey toward achieving optimal health and balance.

Patient Appreciation Giveaways!

Get ready to be appreciated! The office has put together 4 different baskets to giveaway at Friday's Patient Appreciation Day! When you arrive, you'll receive a raffle ticket to put towards the basket you most hope to take home. We'll be announcing the winners around 7:30pm the night of the event.

We cannot wait to see you all and celebrate you all!

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World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7

This blog post was shared on www.kindacrunchykayleigh.com and used here with permission.

WBW is celebrated the first week of August. As I think about what I would like to share about breastfeeding, I get ideas flowing all over the place: the benefits, the hardships, the techniques, all the things. Having just had a baby, the biggest thing I want to give to people is resources. A place to find answers when you feel like you’ve tried everything your friends, family, or Google may have suggested.

So where do you go for help?

Sure, Google may be helpful. But even though this was my fourth child, it had been 5 years since breastfeeding. “Was he eating enough? Is his latch right? Does he have ties?” All the questions ran through my mind. So I did a few things.

#1: I watched a lactation course online.

I highly recommend Birth Boot Camps Breastfeeding Course! It’s included with the Comprehensive Birthing class or can be a stand-alone course. It is taught by a lactation consultant and contains expert advice, specific instructions on how to breastfeed, tips on how to latch and prevent nursing pain properly, how milk production works, troubleshooting problems that may come up, pumping, introducing bottles and returning to work, what to expect as the baby grows, and much more. This helped refresh my memory and brought some peace before the baby came.  Find it here.

#2: When I just wanted some hands-on, in-person help, I reached out to a lactation consultant.

This was my first time “using” a lactation consultant. Yes, even though it was my fourth, I still needed help and a reassuring ear. She was so supportive and reassuring that everything was going well. A great local lactation consultant (southeast Idaho) is Sara at LilyArden Lactation. If you reach out before you have a baby, you can have her as a part of your birth team, she can help in the first few days and help navigate any questions about finances/insurance. She is SO passionate about helping families and will definitely help you.

If you aren’t local to Southeast Idaho, ask local moms, ask your birth provider, ask a doula, or you may have to google. But don’t let asking prevent you from looking. They are so worth it!

#3: Worked with a chiropractor.

Of course, I know I’m lucky as I am married to one. But it truly does help your baby get on the right page right away. We want the nervous system to be on point and chiropractic care can help make sure the latch is correct, that there aren’t any subluxations preventing a good experience for the baby, and making sure baby’s brain and body are working optimally. Elevated Life Family Chiropractic in Southeast Idaho is certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association to work with pregnant women and infants so you know you’re in the best hands. If you are not local, go to ICPA4Kids.org to find a chiropractor near you

Last but not least, reach out. If you’re struggling to establish a good routine, ask a friend to help with housework or other kids (if you have any) so that you can focus solely on establishing a good routine. Let your partner know how they can support you and be helpful. There are so many people willing to help if you are willing to ask and accept help! It does not make you weak. It shows how strong you are to want to be the best mom you can be. You’ve got this Mama!