Kroner Chiropractic provides gentle chiropractic care for pregnant and postpartum patients in Yakima, Washington. Pregnancy shifts your center of gravity and loosens ligaments, which commonly produces low back, pelvic, and hip discomfort. Care is adapted for each trimester using specialized positioning and lighter techniques, without drugs.
Pregnancy changes how your body carries load
Over nine months your center of gravity moves forward, your lower back curve increases, and the hormone relaxin loosens the ligaments that normally stabilize your pelvis. Your body is doing exactly what it should. It is also why so many pregnant patients end up with low back pain, pelvic pressure, hip discomfort, or sciatic pain down one leg.
Many people assume they simply have to endure it, particularly because most medication options are off the table. Chiropractic care is a drug-free approach to that discomfort.
How prenatal chiropractic care is different
Care is adapted, not simply the standard approach applied to a pregnant patient.
Positioning changes. Specialized tables and supports accommodate a growing abdomen so you can lie comfortably without pressure.
Techniques are gentler. We use lighter force and avoid any approach that puts pressure across the abdomen.
The focus shifts to the pelvis. Pelvic balance is where most pregnancy-related discomfort originates.
The plan changes by trimester. What is appropriate at twelve weeks is different from what is appropriate at thirty-six. In later stages of pregnancy we modify both the adjustment and the treatment plan to suit where you are.
Postpartum care
Recovery gets less attention than pregnancy, and it deserves more. After delivery your ligaments gradually tighten again, your posture changes as you feed and carry your baby, and your core has to rebuild.
Common postpartum complaints we see are upper back and neck pain from nursing posture, low back pain, wrist pain from lifting, and general pelvic discomfort. Care in this phase focuses on helping your body settle back into alignment while you are also doing the physically demanding work of caring for a newborn.
What to expect
- Tell us you are pregnant when you book, and how far along you are, so we can prepare the room appropriately.
- Your evaluation covers your pregnancy history, any complications, your provider’s guidance, and where you are uncomfortable.
- We explain what we recommend and adapt it as your pregnancy progresses.
We are glad to coordinate with your OB or midwife. If anything about your pregnancy makes chiropractic care inappropriate, we will tell you.
Common Questions
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care is widely used during pregnancy and is generally considered safe for uncomplicated pregnancies when performed with appropriate technique and positioning. Certain pregnancy complications require a different approach, which is why we take a full history first and are happy to coordinate with your OB or midwife.
When during pregnancy should I start chiropractic care?
Any point. Some patients start early to stay ahead of discomfort, others come in during the third trimester when back and pelvic pain typically peak. Care is adjusted for whichever stage you are in.
Can chiropractic help with pregnancy-related sciatica?
It is one of the most common reasons pregnant patients come to see us. Sciatic pain during pregnancy often relates to pelvic position and the added load on the lower back, both of which chiropractic care addresses directly.
Will I be able to lie down comfortably?
Yes. We use tables and supports designed to accommodate a pregnant abdomen so you can lie comfortably without pressure. In later stages of pregnancy we also modify the adjustment itself.
How soon after giving birth can I be adjusted?
Many patients come in within the first several weeks, though it depends on your delivery and your recovery. If you had a cesarean or any complications, follow your provider’s guidance and let us know so we can adapt.
Do you adjust babies too?
We do provide pediatric chiropractic care, including for infants, using very gentle techniques appropriate to their size. Many parents book their own postpartum visit and their baby’s first visit at the same time.
Request an appointment, or call (509) 972-4000.