Porter Chiropractic Health Care

07/27/2025

The weekends are a great time to check out local farmers markets and plan out a healthy eating strategy for the week.

07/26/2025

07/25/2025

Think about this while shopping for your back to school supplies . Backpacks that are too big or heavy for your child can cause back pain and spinal issues.

07/23/2025

How can Dr. Porter help you or a loved one maintain a healthy body during pregnancy?

The pregnant body experiences numerous postural changes throughout each trimester; protruding abdomen, rounded shoulders, increased back curvature, pelvic tilting, and a forward shifting center of gravity, each becoming more pronounced as the weeks progress.

Chiropractic Benefits For Mom:
-Relieves back, neck, and/or joint pain
-Maintains an overall healthy and efficient body from a properly aligned spine
-Helps control symptoms of nausea
-Reduces the time of labor and delivery through proper pelvic alignment
-Reduces the chances of cesarean delivery

Chiropractic Benefits For The Developing Baby:
-Good pelvic balance increases the amount of room available for the baby
-Allows baby to get into best possible position and avoid breeching at time of delivery

Dr. Porter is trained and equipped with the proper tools to provide relief at any stage of pregnancy. A healthy pregnancy is just a call away, schedule your appointment today!

For more information: https://americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/pregnancy-health-wellness/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy/
Photo: https://www.nursingtimes.net/womens-health/pregnancy-3-effects-on-the-musculoskeletal-system-and-skin-23-10-2023/

07/22/2025

Looking for new ways to support your health? Consider water exercises!

Swimming laps, aerobics or simply walking in the pool gives your body gentle motion and the same benefits as other forms of exercise. It's also a great way to gently support your spine.

07/21/2025

Headaches are common but not "normal" - ask your chiropractor how they can help get to the root of the issue!

07/21/2025