Pregnancy, Prenatal & Postpartum
Prenatal Back Pain
Back discomfort during pregnancy as load and posture change.
Also called: Back pain in pregnancy.
Changing load, changing posture, and ligament changes during pregnancy all contribute to back discomfort. It is one of the more common complaints reported during pregnancy, particularly in the second and third trimesters.
Comfort-focused, gentle approaches are used, with positioning adapted to each trimester so that a person can be evaluated and cared for comfortably at any stage of pregnancy.
Why this matters
Sleep and daily activity are usually what people most want help with, since back discomfort that disrupts rest can affect overall wellbeing during pregnancy.
Addressing specific, practical movements and positions tends to be more useful than general advice to rest.
The brain & nervous-system connection
Where the nervous system fits in
Pelvic and spinal load change substantially through pregnancy, and so does balance, as the centre of gravity shifts. Evaluation takes this changing baseline into account rather than comparing against a non-pregnant standard.
Care is adapted continually through pregnancy as these changes progress.
What we look at
We look for patterns, not a single test
- Detailed health history and consultation
- NeuroInfiniti Stress Response Evaluation
- Posture and movement
- Balance and coordination testing
- Eye movement or neurological screening when appropriate
- Grip or motor-function testing when appropriate
- 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.
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?
- Generally no. The first visit is an evaluation visit. Dr. Geran reviews the findings and makes recommendations at the follow-up visit.
- 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
Care during pregnancy is coordinated with your obstetric provider.
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.
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