Is chiropractic safe for pregnant women and children?

Yes! Chiropractic adjustments are gentle, safe, and effective for both expecting mothers and children. During pregnancy, adjustments can help support comfort, alignment, and optimal space for baby. For children, chiropractic helps support healthy growth, development, and nervous system function with techniques tailored specifically to their age and size.

What is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment that reduces interference to the nervous system and helps to balance maternal pelvic muscles and ligaments to remove any intra-uterine constraint on baby. This may provide the baby with more space to move into optimal positioning for birth and alleviating pregnancy-related discomfort.

What will I expect on my first visit?

Your first visit is all about getting to know you and your health goals. You will start by having a consultation with the doctor to talk through your history and any concerns that you may have. Next, the doctor will perform a thorough examination to assess how your body is functioning. If deemed appropriate, you will receive your first chiropractic adjustment during this visit. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable, answer your questions, and set the foundation for personalized care moving forward.

What major medical insurances do you accept?

At Orchid Island Family Chiropractic, we choose not to participate with insurance so we can focus fully on your care — not on insurance company limitations. This allows us to create personalized recommendations, keep our fees transparent, and avoid surprise bills. many of our patients find this approach simpler, more predictable, and better aligned with their long term health goals.