Prenatal & Postpartum Pain

Pelvic misalignment is common during this period due to loosened ligaments and shifts in body weight. This is the main cause of sciatica, pubic joint pain, hip pain, and back pain you may experience during pregnancy. A misaligned pelvis also tends to twist the uterus slightly since it’s directly attached to the pelvis by several ligaments. This may prevent your baby from assuming an optimal head-down position.

If you are pregnant and suffer from any of the above-mentioned conditions, you have come to the right place. The expert medical team at King Chiropractic & Laser is certified in the Webster Technique, which is a system of analysis and adjustment of the pelvis of a mother, in order to improve her pelvis’ biomechanical functions. This allows for optimal fetus positioning over time. Mothers who undergo prenatal chiropractic care tend to have more comfortable pregnancies as well as easier deliveries. If you plan to have a natural birth experience, you should definitely consider chiropractic care as part of your prenatal care.

Postpartum Treatment

A new mother will encounter many challenges after giving birth to her baby. Continuing to hold and feed a new baby isn’t an easy task. In fact, the awkward postures assumed during such tasks can wreak havoc on the upper back, shoulders, and neck of the mother. On the other hand, the abdominal muscles of the mother are still quite weak. It leaves her lower back vulnerable to injuries and pains.

The medical experts at King Chiropractic & Laser provide new mothers with the TLC that they need during this period. We can provide specific exercises to rehabilitate the core muscles. We also have a close relationship with Dr. Jennifer Vohra, a pelvic floor physical therapist who shares our office. She offers birth coaching and pelvic floor rehabilitation after the baby is born.

Effective Chiropractic Techniques For Prenatal/Postpartum Mothers

 • Chiropractic: Chiropractic adjustments are safe and effective during the prenatal and postpartum periods for low risk pregnancies. Our chiropractic table is specially designed to have a drop down piece to accommodate a pregnant belly. We also have special pregnancy pillows to make it more comfortable.
• Myofascial release: Muscles in the lower back and glutes tend to get tight and sore during pregnancy due to the strain of carrying the belly. After the baby comes, it is more common to get trigger points in the neck and upper back due to holding and feeding the new baby. At King Chiropractic & Laser, we know all the right spots to massage and give you relief!
• Stretches and exercises: Prior to delivery, we can give you stretches to help open up your hips and allow the baby to get into the best position. After delivery, we focus more on strengthening the abdominals and pelvic floor muscles to prevent future back pain.
• Webster Technique:This is a specific chiropractic analysis and alignment that aims to increase the amount of space in the pelvis and uterus. This can help a breech baby flip into the optimal head-down position for delivery. It works about 75% of the time. It is never too late to try it- we have seen babies flip even in the 40th week!
• Bracing: In some cases a mom’s pelvis will become too unstable due to pregnancy hormones making the joints too loose. In this case we may advise using an SI Brace whenever you are active.

In case you are pregnant or postpartum and experiencing pain and discomfort, you should visit King Chiropractic & Laser without further delay. Call the expert team at King Chiropractic & Laser in Chelmsford, Massachusetts to schedule an appointment today!