finland chiropractic



Dr. Harri Maki-Pesola Pori, Finland

My friend told me some time ago about her treatment program and how great she felt after every visit to her chiropractor. She had heard stories from other patients and that's why she began to tell me I should have the same spine and nervous system examination she had had. I first thought she must be kidding me. How could chiropractic help me to get pregnant? I thought it was only for back pain sufferers and my back had always been fine. There was nothing wrong with me or my husband, yet all the medical procedures had already been tried. with no luck of having a baby.

I always tried to approach this problem with humour, but after several disappointments I had to accept the fact I would never get pregnant. Therefore, I was hesitant to accept the chiropractor's invitation to an examination. Once I did, I had no real expectations. I did it as a favour for my friend who was sure my spine wasn't aligned right.

I still didn't understand how my back had anything to do with pregnancy. Afterwards the chiropractor clearly explained me how my spine, although I had never had spinal pain, was very twisted at the base of the spine and how I had lost the normal curve one should have at the base of the spine. In addition my head was somewhat tilted toward left shoulder. Maybe this could explain the occasional menstrual problems I had when I was younger, but infertility... Dr Harri thought he could help to get my spine straight but didn't know whether that had anything to do with the real problem.

I didn't want to go thru a long treatment plan and pay for something that couldn't guarantee the results. I had already spent my savings in the medical treatments. However, the doctor suggested we started fixing my back and if I was happy I could keep going. To me that was reasonable and we planned together a three month trial.

To me it is still a mystery and I keep telling that to everyone. but it was like a miracle had happened to me. After only a month I was pregnant and in late autumn 2004 I gave birth to my first son, Eetu. Yes, I'm saying first because less than 18 month since that I'm pregnant again and due to give birth in early 2007. Whether my back had anything to do my infertility remains a mystery. The fact is that I became pregnant very soon after the beginning of my treatment and to me that is all that mattered. My son is a healthy boy. We are lucky to have a chiropractor who is qualified to help our whole family.

Juulia