Pregnancy asks a lot of your body in a short time. Your posture shifts, your ligaments loosen, and your center of gravity moves forward week by week — so it’s no surprise that back, hip, and pelvic pain are some of the most common complaints of the second and third trimesters. The good news: you don’t just have to grit your teeth through it.
Why pregnancy is so hard on your back
A few things happen at once. A hormone called relaxin loosens your ligaments to prepare for birth, which also makes joints less stable. Your growing belly pulls your lower back into a deeper curve. And all that extra weight sits right where your spine and pelvis meet. Together, that’s a recipe for lower back pain, achy hips, and that sharp pelvic or tailbone discomfort many expecting moms know well.
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
For most pregnancies, gentle chiropractic care is considered safe and is a common, drug-free way to manage pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain. Because it’s hands-on and medication-free, many expecting mothers choose it specifically to avoid relying on pain medication.
That said, every pregnancy is different. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or any complications, check with your doctor or midwife first — and we’ll always want to know about them before we begin. We adjust our approach to where you are in your pregnancy and how you’re feeling.
How we keep it comfortable
Prenatal care looks a little different from a regular visit. At our North Edmonton clinic we focus on comfort and gentleness:
- Positioning and support so you’re never lying flat on your belly
- Gentle, low-force techniques — including the Activator instrument when a lighter touch is preferred
- Massage therapy from our Registered Massage Therapists to ease tight hips, glutes, and lower back
- Simple stretches and posture tips you can use at home between visits
What it can help with
Expecting moms most often come to us for:
- Lower back and hip pain
- Pelvic and tailbone discomfort
- Sciatica-type leg pain from a shifting pelvis
- General tension and trouble getting comfortable
The aim is straightforward: keep you moving comfortably through your pregnancy so you can focus on the part that matters.
The bottom line
Pregnancy aches don’t have to be something you just endure. Gentle, drug-free chiropractic and massage care can make a real difference — and it’s covered by most insurance plans with direct billing, no referral needed. If you have a high-risk pregnancy, talk to your doctor first. Otherwise, call (825) 394-3641 or book online at our North Edmonton clinic, 15152 127 St NW.