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Prenatal chiropractor in Anaheim
Back and pelvic pain in pregnancy is common. Common is not the same as something you have to put up with.
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Pregnancy changes the mechanics of the pelvis and low back in a short space of time. The centre of gravity shifts forward, the lumbar curve deepens, and relaxin loosens the ligaments that normally hold the pelvic joints steady. The result for many people is low back pain, pubic symphysis pain, or a deep ache in one side of the buttock.
It also narrows the options. Many medications are off the table, imaging is avoided, and lying face down stops being possible fairly early. Gentle manual care fits that gap well, which is why it is one of the more commonly used approaches during pregnancy.
What prenatal care commonly addresses
- Low back pain that intensifies through the second and third trimesters
- Pubic symphysis pain when walking, climbing stairs or turning in bed
- One-sided buttock or sacroiliac pain
- Round ligament and hip discomfort
- Rib and upper back pain as the diaphragm is crowded
- Postpartum low back and pelvic pain
What care looks like
Positioning is adapted throughout, using pregnancy pillows or side-lying so you are never asked to lie face down on a bump. Technique is low-force. Drop-piece and instrument-assisted adjusting are typical, and the heavy rotational manoeuvres used elsewhere are not used here.
Care usually combines gentle pelvic and low back work, soft tissue release for the hips and glutes, and a small set of safe strengthening and positioning exercises. Support belt guidance is included where pelvic girdle pain is the main complaint.
Care stays coordinated with your obstetrician or midwife. Any pregnancy complication, and anything that is not clearly musculoskeletal, goes back to them first.
Common questions
Prenatal questions
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Adapted, low-force chiropractic care is widely used during pregnancy and is generally considered safe when the clinician is trained in prenatal technique and screens appropriately. Certain conditions such as vaginal bleeding, placenta previa, pre-eclampsia and preterm labour are reasons not to proceed, which is why the intake asks about them.
When in pregnancy can I start?
Any trimester. Most people come in during the second or third when the mechanical load has increased, but there is no requirement to wait.
Does the Webster technique turn a breech baby?
The Webster technique is a specific sacral and pelvic analysis intended to reduce pelvic and soft tissue tension. It is often described in connection with breech presentation, but it should be presented as a pelvic balance technique rather than a procedure that turns a baby. Breech presentation is managed by your obstetric provider.
Can I come in after the birth?
Yes. Postpartum low back and pelvic pain is very common and often overlooked, and the loosened ligaments take months to return to baseline.
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Other care offered in Anaheim
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Whiplash and injury care after a crash, with the claim paperwork handled.
Back Pain
Aching, stiffness or a sharp catch in the low back that will not settle.
Neck Pain
Stiff neck, limited turning, or pain that started after a jolt.
Sciatica
Burning pain running from the low back through the hip and down the leg.
Decompression
Non-surgical decompression for disc-related back and neck pain.
Sports Injury
Strains, sprains and overuse injuries, with a real return-to-play plan.
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