Chiropractic care during pregnancy focuses on gentle, low-force techniques that adjust as your body changes, helping ease the back pain, hip discomfort, and posture shifts that come with carrying extra weight. Dr. Felsman tailors care to each trimester, using methods that are safe throughout pregnancy rather than a standard adult approach. Many Quincy moms are surprised at how much relief just a few visits can bring.
Why Pregnancy Puts Extra Strain on Your Spine
As pregnancy progresses, your center of gravity shifts forward, your posture changes to compensate, and hormones loosen the ligaments supporting your joints in preparation for delivery. All of this puts extra strain on the lower back, hips, and pelvis, which is why so many Quincy moms deal with new or worsening back pain during pregnancy.
Chiropractic care addresses this directly by restoring proper motion and alignment in the spine and pelvis, rather than just managing the discomfort as it comes. The goal is to keep your body moving well throughout pregnancy, not just get you through the day.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Every Trimester?
Yes, chiropractic care is safe throughout pregnancy when the technique is adjusted to fit each stage. Dr. Felsman shifts his approach as your body changes, and positioning is adjusted throughout care using pillows and supports to keep you comfortable on the table.
First Trimester
Early in pregnancy, care often looks similar to a standard adjustment, since your body hasn’t changed shape significantly yet. This is also a good time to address any back or hip pain before it has a chance to worsen as your pregnancy progresses.
Second Trimester
As your belly grows, Dr. Felsman shifts toward gentler methods like the Activator technique, which avoids any pressure on the abdomen. This is often when postural changes start driving new discomfort in the lower back and hips.
Third Trimester
In the final trimester, care focuses on comfort and preparing your body for labor. Techniques like Flexion-Distraction work well here, since they use gentle traction rather than direct pressure, and many patients find this stage brings some of the most noticeable relief.
What a Pregnancy Visit Looks Like
Your First Visit
Your first visit starts with a conversation about your pregnancy, your symptoms, and any concerns your OB has raised. Dr. Felsman then performs a gentle assessment of your posture, pelvic alignment, and range of motion before recommending a plan.
Ongoing Care as Your Pregnancy Progresses
As your pregnancy moves forward, your care plan adjusts right along with it. Visits are typically shorter and more frequent later in pregnancy, since comfort becomes the priority as your due date approaches. You can learn more about how this fits into Dr. Felsman’s overall approach to care, which is built around adjusting technique and pace to match what each patient actually needs.
Common Pregnancy Discomforts Chiropractic Can Help With
- Lower back pain from postural changes and added weight
- Hip and pelvic discomfort as ligaments loosen
- Sciatic-type pain radiating into the leg or buttock
- General stiffness and reduced mobility as pregnancy progresses
- Difficulty sleeping due to trouble finding a comfortable position
If pregnancy back pain is affecting your daily life, it doesn’t have to be something you just push through until delivery.
Ready to Feel More Comfortable?
Dr. Felsman is ready to help you feel more like yourself throughout your pregnancy, from your first trimester all the way to delivery.
Call (217) 242-0420 or schedule online to get started.
