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Discover holistic chiropractic care for all ages at Body in Balance Chiropractic, promoting health from pregnancy to injury recovery in Tigard, OR.
Car Accident Recovery
Understanding Spinal Injuries After an Auto Accident
Even low-speed collisions—as little as 5 mph—can lead to significant spinal injuries, many of which may not produce symptoms right away. At Body In Balance, we specialize in the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of these injuries to support full recovery and prevent chronic dysfunction.
The Three Most Common Spinal Injuries Following a Collision:
Spinal Fractures – Breaks or cracks in the vertebrae, typically diagnosed through standard X-ray imaging.
Disc Herniations – Damage to the intervertebral discs that act as shock absorbers for the spine. These are best visualized with MRI and can cause radiating pain, numbness, or weakness.
Spinal Ligament Injuries – Often the most severe and commonly overlooked. These injuries involve damage to the ligaments that stabilize the spine, resulting in spinal instability, nerve irritation, chronic pain, and accelerated joint degeneration.
We use the latest diagnostic technology, including Computerized Radiographic Mensuration Analysis (CRMA), a motion-based X-ray study that precisely measures spinal ligament integrity. This advanced approach allows us to detect injuries that are frequently missed in traditional assessments.
Why This Matters:
While disc injuries can be painful and disruptive, spinal ligament injuries are often the root cause of long-term symptoms and disability. Unfortunately, they are rarely evaluated properly. Our team is trained to identify and treat these complex injuries early—when intervention is most effective.We believe informed patients make empowered decisions. That’s why we offer comprehensive patient education resources, including:
In-office consultations to walk you through your imaging results
Educational handouts and video materials on spinal health and injury recovery
Personalized care plans that outline each step of the healing process
Our neurologically-based approach to care focuses not only on symptom relief but also on addressing the underlying cause of dysfunction. With your active involvement and our clinical expertise, we’ll guide you through a care plan designed to help you heal fully and return to living your life pain-free.
Chiropractic Care for Newborns and Children
Pediatric chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-invasive way to support healthy development by focusing on the alignment of the spine and the function of the nervous system. Using light, specific adjustments—no more pressure than checking the ripeness of a tomato—chiropractors help correct subtle misalignments that may affect a child’s overall health. The birth process, while natural, can be physically stressful for a newborn. Whether delivery is quick, prolonged, assisted with forceps or vacuum, or even via cesarean section, it can place significant strain on an infant’s spine and nervous system. These early misalignments—often called subluxations—can interfere with communication between the brain and body, potentially contributing to challenges with latching, digestion, sleep, immunity, and overall comfort.
As children grow, their bodies go through rapid physical, emotional, and neurological changes. Learning to walk, experiencing frequent falls, carrying heavy backpacks, playing sports, and even prolonged screen time can place cumulative stress on a child’s developing spine and nervous system. Chiropractic care supports balanced posture, coordinated movement, and healthy neurological function during these critical years of growth.
Many parents seek chiropractic care for their children to support:
Proper spinal alignment during growth spurts
Improved focus and emotional regulation
Enhanced sleep quality and immune resilience
Better coordination and athletic performance
Relief from colic, ear infections, headaches, and digestive issues
Dr. Hudson brings extensive training and experience to this specialized area of care. A graduate of Life Chiropractic College West, she focuses on pediatric, prenatal, and postnatal chiropractic care. She is Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), with advanced expertise in optimizing pelvic biomechanics to support safer, more efficient birth outcomes. Dr. Hudson has also completed a 200-hour postgraduate certification through the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics (CACCP), further refining her clinical expertise in working with infants, children, and growing families.
With a neurologically-informed approach and a deep understanding of childhood development, Dr. Hudson is passionate about helping children thrive—starting from their very first days of life and continuing through every stage of growth.
Pediatric Care
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Targeted prenatal chiropractic care plays a vital role in maintaining pelvic alignment, alleviating discomfort, and optimizing space for fetal development—a concept we refer to as achieving a "luxury pelvis."
The "luxury pelvis" describes a well-aligned, mobile, and structurally supported pelvic region that fosters a more comfortable and spacious environment for both mother and baby. When pelvic balance is maintained, the uterus is better positioned to rest freely, potentially encouraging the baby to adopt an optimal head-down orientation and supporting a more efficient labor and delivery process.
Dr. Hudson is Webster Certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), a designation that reflects specialized training in assessing and adjusting the pelvis to reduce tension in the sacrum and surrounding ligaments. This gentle, targeted approach helps support optimal fetal positioning. We are deeply passionate about walking alongside mothers throughout their prenatal journey, offering individualized care that honors both the physical and emotional changes of pregnancy.
Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Postpartum chiropractic care facilitates maternal recovery by addressing the musculoskeletal and neurological shifts that follow pregnancy and childbirth.
The physical demands of pregnancy and labor—regardless of whether delivery is vaginal or cesarean—can significantly impact the spine, pelvis, and core musculature. Chiropractic interventions during the postpartum period aim to restore pelvic alignment, reduce pain, and reestablish biomechanical balance. This gentle and supportive approach promotes physical resilience, enhances postural stability, and helps mothers reconnect with their bodies during this critical phase of healing and transition.
