Conditions We Treat
Prenatal Chiropractic
Pelvic alignment, round ligament tension, and postural adaptation throughout pregnancy all benefit from modified chiropractic care. We use gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques adapted to each trimester.
Pregnancy places significant mechanical demands on the spine and pelvis. As the uterus expands and the center of gravity shifts forward, the lumbar spine hyperextends, the pelvis anteriorly tilts, and the sacroiliac joints are placed under increasing stress. This is a normal adaptation — but it creates real musculoskeletal pain for a large percentage of pregnant patients.
Prenatal chiropractic care focuses on maintaining pelvic alignment, reducing SI joint and pubic symphysis dysfunction, and relieving the lower back and round ligament tension that commonly develops throughout the second and third trimesters. All techniques are modified for pregnancy — we use positioning that accommodates the growing abdomen and avoid any technique involving prone pressure on the belly.
There is also a growing body of evidence linking optimal pelvic alignment during pregnancy with better fetal positioning and delivery outcomes. Patients under regular chiropractic care throughout pregnancy report lower rates of back labor and a more comfortable third trimester overall.
Common causes
- Shifting center of gravity and lumbar hyperlordosis
- Sacroiliac joint laxity from relaxin hormone
- Round ligament tension
- Pubic symphysis dysfunction
- Upper back strain from breast tissue changes
- Postural adaptation to fetal growth
What to Expect
Your first visit for prenatal chiropractic
Prenatal care is gentle, safe, and adapted to your trimester. All positioning is pregnancy-appropriate. We welcome patients at any stage of pregnancy and will communicate with your OB or midwife if needed. Treatment begins same visit.
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