Pregnancy brings significant changes in posture, movement and how the body carries weight. As the pregnancy progresses, these changes can contribute to discomfort in the lower back, hips, pelvis and ribs.
Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on helping manage musculoskeletal pain and maintaining comfortable movement throughout the different stages of pregnancy.
Common Pregnancy-Related Concerns
Pregnant patients often visit us for:
- Lower-back pain
- Hip or pelvic discomfort
- Sciatic-type pain
- Rib and mid-back discomfort
- Joint stiffness
- Difficulty getting comfortable while sleeping
- Discomfort with walking or everyday activities
- Postpartum back, neck or pelvic pain
Because every pregnancy is different, treatment is adapted to your symptoms, stage of pregnancy and comfort level.
A Comfortable, Individualized Approach
Your first visit includes a discussion of your symptoms and health history, followed by an appropriate physical examination.
Treatment may include gentle chiropractic adjustments, joint mobilization, soft-tissue techniques and recommendations for movement, posture or home exercises. Positioning and treatment techniques are modified throughout pregnancy to keep you comfortable.
Treatment is only provided with your consent, and you are encouraged to ask questions or discuss any concerns.
Experience With Prenatal and Postnatal Care
Dr. Andrew Erjavec has more than 20 years of chiropractic experience and a longstanding interest in prenatal, postnatal and pediatric care. He has completed additional training related to chiropractic care during pregnancy, including the Webster Technique.
His goal is to provide practical, comfortable treatment based on each patient’s symptoms and individual needs.
Book a Pregnancy Chiropractic Appointment
If pregnancy-related back, hip, pelvic or rib discomfort is making everyday activities more difficult, we can assess your concerns and discuss whether chiropractic care may be helpful.
