Pregnancy is an exciting and life-changing journey. The anticipation of welcoming a new member into your family brings joy and excitement—but let’s be honest, pregnancy is not always easy. Many expecting moms experience uncomfortable symptoms such as sciatica, hip pain, back pain, migraines, and pelvic pressure.
The good news? You don’t have to suffer through nine months of discomfort. At Midland Sports Rehab and Freeland Sports Rehab, our experienced chiropractors provide safe, gentle, and effective prenatal chiropractic care to make your pregnancy and labor easier, more comfortable, and even enjoyable.
How Chiropractic Care Can Help During Pregnancy
Chiropractic care offers many benefits for expecting mothers. Some of the most common include:
1. Pain Relief
Back pain, sciatica, and hip pain are extremely common during pregnancy. As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts, placing additional stress on your spine, joints, and nerves. Gentle prenatal chiropractic adjustments keep your body aligned, create more space for your baby, and reduce discomfort so you can move with greater ease.
2. Relieving Pelvic Pressure
Many pregnant women feel pressure in their lower back, hips, and pelvis. Chiropractic adjustments help realign the spine and pelvis, taking pressure off the bladder, pelvic area, and nerves. Many patients notice relief after just one visit.
chiropractic care for smoother and healthier pregnancy
3. Supporting Optimal Baby Positioning
By maintaining proper pelvic alignment, chiropractic care may reduce the risk of breech positioning. This supports an easier, smoother birthing process for both mom and baby.
4. Easier Labor & Delivery
When your pelvis is in the correct position, there is more space for your baby to pass through the birth canal. This reduces restrictions and allows for a more efficient labor. In fact, Henry Ford Health reports that women receiving chiropractic care during pregnancy experience 25–31% shorter labor times.
5. Migraine & Headache Relief
Hormonal shifts, muscle tension, and spinal misalignments often trigger migraines during pregnancy. Chiropractic adjustments, combined with gentle soft tissue therapy, can help decrease the intensity, duration, and frequency of migraines—without the need for medication.
How Chiropractors Treat Pregnancy Patients
At Midland Sports Rehab and Freeland Sports Rehab, our chiropractors use gentle, safe techniques tailored specifically for expecting moms. Treatments may include:
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Gentle Spinal Adjustments – Modified to safely accommodate pregnancy.
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Soft Tissue Therapy & Stretching – To release muscle tension and improve mobility.
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Massage Therapy – Focused on reducing stress and easing pregnancy-related discomfort.
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The Webster Technique – A specialized method that evaluates and adjusts the pelvis, ligaments, and soft tissues. This technique reduces pressure on the uterus and encourages proper fetal positioning for an optimal birth.
chiropractic care for smoother and healthier pregnancy
Is Prenatal Chiropractic Care Safe?
Yes! Chiropractic care during pregnancy is 100% safe when performed by a trained, certified chiropractor. Unlike dramatic adjustment videos you may see online, prenatal adjustments are gentle, controlled, and specifically designed for expecting moms.
At our clinics, all chiropractic care for pregnancy is provided by highly trained doctors. Our team is Webster Technique Certified, and Dr. Amber Geeting is additionally certified in prenatal and pediatric chiropractic care—so you can rest assured that both you and your baby are in excellent hands.
Conclusion
Pregnancy is exciting, but it can also be physically demanding. Back pain, pelvic pressure, sciatica, migraines, and discomfort don’t have to be part of your daily routine. Prenatal chiropractic care is a safe, natural, and effective way to find relief and prepare your body for labor and delivery.
At Midland Sports Rehab and Freeland Sports Rehab, we proudly serve patients across Midland, Freeland, and Saginaw, MI with expert prenatal and postnatal chiropractic care. Our goal is to support you through every stage of pregnancy—and beyond.
👉 Don’t wait—your pregnancy can be more comfortable! Call us today at 989.341.1070 to schedule an appointment with one of our trusted Midland or Freeland chiropractors.