Pregnancy is one of the most physically demanding experiences a body can go through. Just ask any mum. Your centre of gravity shifts. Your joints loosen. Your spine, pelvis, and even your feet are asked to carry and adapt in ways they never have before. For many women, the physical discomfort that comes with all of that feels like something they simply have to push through.
“I want women to know they don’t have to beat themselves up through pregnancy. The discomfort they’re experiencing isn’t always something they just have to push through. Many women are looking for ways to feel more supported and comfortable during this stage of life.” — Dr Jo Galang Hann, Tauranga Chiropractor
Why Pregnancy Puts Extra Demand on the Body
As your baby grows, the changes happening inside affect everything about how you move and carry yourself day to day. Your centre of gravity shifts progressively forward, which places increased load on your lower back, pelvis, and feet. At the same time, hormonal changes increase joint laxity throughout the body, meaning your joints become more mobile and, in some cases, less stable.
That combination can contribute to tension and discomfort for some women during pregnancy. Common reasons women seek chiropractic care during pregnancy include lower back discomfort, pelvic tension, pubic discomfort, and general physical strain associated with the changing body.
How Care Is Modified Throughout Pregnancy
One of the most common concerns women have is whether chiropractic during pregnancy looks the same as chiropractic at any other time. It doesn’t.
Care at Be Vital Chiropractic is adapted from the first trimester right through to the end of pregnancy, and postpartum as well. Positioning is adjusted carefully, with pillows used to avoid pressure on the belly or sensitive areas. Techniques are chosen based on the individual, their stage of pregnancy, and what they feel comfortable with.
For women who prefer a lower-force approach, tools such as the Activator® may also be used.
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a chiropractic method commonly used during pregnancy. It focuses on assessing tension and movement within the pelvis and surrounding supporting structures, including the ligaments connected to the uterus.
Looking at Pregnancy Through a Whole-Body Lens
At Be Vital Chiropractic in Tauranga, pregnancy chiropractic care focuses on promoting comfort, movement, and overall wellbeing during pregnancy. Some women report feeling more comfortable with daily activities such as walking, sleeping, or changing positions after receiving care.
Others choose chiropractic as part of their broader approach to promoting physical balance and mobility throughout pregnancy.
Care Throughout Pregnancy and Beyond
Chiropractic care can be adapted throughout the various stages of pregnancy and into the postpartum period. Because every pregnancy is different, care is always tailored to the individual, their comfort levels, and their changing needs over time.