Pregnancy Chiropractor Sydney
Pregnancy and Chiropractic Care
Author: Dr. Paula Basilio (Chiropractor) B.Chiro.Sci (Macq), M.Chiro (Macq)
Welcome to My Back Relief Clinic! It’s common for patients to seek a Chiropractor during pregnancy. Your body goes through a tonne of changes including mood, sleep patterns, increased headaches, but the one that many women see a Chiropractor for is back pain.
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Body Changes From Pregnancy
Over the course of 9 months, pregnancy stretches your abs and certain ligaments, and it changes your centre of gravity, affecting how you walk, sit, sleep, and move.
This often causes pressure and tension in the joints and muscles of the low back. On top of that, pregnancy pain can also cause other symptoms such as pain at the front of the pelvis (pubic symphysis pain), leg discomfort and sciatica (pain down the leg).
Chiropractic Care and Your Pregnancy
Chiropractic treatment is aimed at encouraging good function of the pelvis and spine during pregnancy. Treatment often involves chiropractic adjustments, stretches specially for the tight muscles at the front of the pelvis and hamstrings, as well as safe exercises and advice to manage the changes that you are going through during the 9 months.
What About Post Natal Pregnancy Care?
Many of our patients commonly seek Chiropractic to manage the sudden changes of the pelvis and spine after birth. Also, some patients often feel a new developed tension that develops due changed demands of holding newborns for extended periods of time. Therefore it is common during this period that many patients may also feel soreness in their neck, shoulders and mid back.
Postnatal care options may be an option for you. We can discuss what these may be with you.
Pregnancy Chiropractor Sydney
At My Back Relief Clinic, we understand that pregnancy and post pregnancy can be a wonderful and sometimes scary time when it comes to all the rapid changes you experience. We try to put your mind at ease as we take a comprehensive history and examination to determine the best course of action to address your condition.
From there we recommend treatment appropriate to your size and stage of pregnancy/post pregnancy. We ensure we prioritise your and your growing bubs safety at all time.
If you’re looking for advice from an experienced Sydney chiropractor, feel free to contact our clinic today.
Pregnancy FAQs
Chiropractic care is generally considered safe during pregnancy when provided by a registered chiropractor who adapts care for each stage. At My Back Relief Clinic, we use pregnancy pillows, supported positions and gentle, modified adjustments, and we never put pressure on your belly. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or complications such as bleeding or high blood pressure, check with your midwife or obstetrician first.
Very differently from other patients. We use comfortable pregnancy pillows that support your belly, so you can lie down safely even later in pregnancy. Adjustments are gentler and modified to suit your size and stage, often in side-lying or supported positions. We explain each step before we do it, and if a position isn’t comfortable, we change it.
Yes, a chiropractor may help with pregnancy-related back pain. As your bub grows, your centre of gravity shifts, your lower back curve increases and pregnancy hormones loosen your ligaments, which puts extra strain on your spine and pelvis. Care focuses on helping your spine and pelvis move well, along with advice on sleeping, sitting and staying active.
Chiropractic care may help with pelvic girdle pain, including pubic symphysis pain (sometimes called SPD). This pain is often felt at the front or back of the pelvis when walking, climbing stairs, getting out of the car or rolling over in bed. Gentle adjustments, soft tissue work and practical movement tips can help you stay more comfortable day to day.
Yes. You can see a chiropractor at any stage of pregnancy, including the third trimester, when the load on your back and pelvis is usually at its greatest. Our pregnancy pillows and modified techniques mean you can be cared for comfortably right up until your baby arrives.
It depends on your symptoms and stage of pregnancy. Some women come in for a short course of care when pain flares, while others prefer regular visits throughout pregnancy to stay comfortable as their body changes. After your assessment, we’ll recommend a plan that suits you.