Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
Postpartum Back & Pelvic Pain
Back and pelvic discomfort in the months after birth.
Also called: Postpartum pelvic pain, Postpartum SI joint pain, Postpartum recovery.
Feeding positions, lifting a growing baby, and the gradual return of normal load through a changed pelvis all contribute to back and pelvic discomfort in the postpartum period.
This can continue for weeks or months after birth, particularly where trunk and pelvic control have not yet returned to their pre-pregnancy state.
Why this matters
Postpartum complaints are frequently tolerated rather than evaluated, often because attention is focused on the new baby. They do not have to be tolerated, and addressing them can support a more comfortable recovery.
Practical guidance on feeding positions, lifting, and carrying is often as useful as any hands-on care.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Trunk and pelvic control often need rebuilding after pregnancy, which is fundamentally a coordination task rather than simply a strength one.
Evaluation looks at how well these muscles are working together during daily movements, not just whether they are strong in isolation.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Palpation and spinal function
- Other examination procedures based on the individual
Not every person receives every test. What we perform depends on your history, your age and what the examination shows as we go. The NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation is scheduled separately, after joining membership.
Scope of care
What this does — and doesn't — mean
What we do
- • We evaluate chiropractic and musculoskeletal function.
- • We look at nervous-system-related functional findings that fall within our scope.
- • We assess movement, balance and coordination findings.
- • We measure stress-response patterns with the NeuroInfiniti evaluation.
- • We make individualized chiropractic care recommendations and re-measure over time.
What we don't claim
- • We do not diagnose, treat or cure diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a treatment for dementia, Alzheimer's disease or other neurological diseases.
- • Chiropractic care is not a replacement for medical care, testing or medication.
- • No outcome is promised. Results vary from person to person.
This is a concern where medical evaluation, imaging or co-management may be the right first step. Dr. Mike Geran will say so plainly if that is what the history and examination suggest.
Common questions
- Will I be adjusted on the first visit?
- When it's clinically appropriate, yes. Your first visit includes a consultation and examination, and Dr. Geran adjusts at that visit when the findings support it.
- Do I need imaging before I come in?
- Not usually. If your history or examination suggests imaging is needed, we will say so and help arrange the right next step.
When medical evaluation may be needed
Postpartum care is coordinated with your medical provider, particularly after a caesarean birth.
Related at Foothills Chiropractic
- Family Wellness — Care for children and adults is individualized in technique and force.
- Chiari Malformation — A medical condition requiring specialist care — support only, within scope.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome — A medically diagnosed connective tissue condition that changes how care is delivered.
- Growing-Related Musculoskeletal Pain — Aching in growing children, which should first be medically evaluated.
Ready to feel and function better?
Book your first visit and find out what Dr. Mike recommends for you. One price covers your first two visits.