Pregnancy Chiropractic in Welland
Comfortable, Individualized Care for Your Changing Body
Pregnancy brings remarkable changes, but those changes can also place new demands on your body. As your baby grows, the way your pelvis and lumbar spine are loaded changes, which can lead to discomfort that builds over time.
Low back pain, pelvic pain, sciatica, hip tightness, round ligament discomfort, and aching through the mid or lower back are common reasons expectant mothers visit Niagara Spine and Sport Therapy. For some, discomfort can also make sleeping or getting through everyday activities more difficult.
Gentle Care Adapted to Pregnancy
Pregnancy chiropractic care focuses on helping your body adapt to the physical changes happening throughout each stage of pregnancy. As the pelvis, ligaments, and posture change, some patients experience pain, stiffness, or restrictions in movement.
Dr. John Strebul adapts care to your stage of pregnancy and individual needs. Techniques are gentler than those commonly used during a standard chiropractic visit, with care focused primarily on the pelvis, sacrum, and low back.
Positioning is also adapted as your pregnancy progresses so that no pressure is placed on the abdomen.
What to Expect During Your Visit
Whether you have received chiropractic care before or this is your first experience, Dr. John takes the time to explain what to expect and determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.
Sessions are generally not very long, and care is adapted according to your assessment, comfort, and stage of pregnancy.
Who Is Pregnancy Chiropractic Care For?
Pregnant patients may consider chiropractic care when experiencing concerns such as:
- Low back or pelvic pain
- Sciatica
- Hip tightness
- Round ligament discomfort
- Mid or lower back aching
- Stiffness or restricted movement
- Discomfort that interferes with sleep or daily activities
You do not necessarily need to wait until discomfort becomes severe to discuss your concerns. An assessment can help determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
Potential Benefits
Every pregnancy and every patient is different, so individual responses to care vary. Depending on your needs and assessment findings, potential benefits may include reduced low back or pelvic discomfort, improved mobility, less stiffness, and greater comfort with everyday movement.
Some patients also choose to continue appropriate care throughout pregnancy as their physical needs change.
Pregnancy Care in a Family Centred Practice
Pregnancy chiropractic care grew naturally from caring for local families at different ages and stages of life.
Many expectant mothers have been patients here for years and choose to continue receiving care from a practitioner and team they already know. For Dr. John, being able to care for patients as their families and needs change is simply part of serving the community.
Pelvic health physiotherapy is also available in the clinic as a separate service. For some patients, both services may be relevant during pregnancy or postpartum recovery. When appropriate, our team can discuss the different options available based on your individual needs.
Schedule Your Appointment
If low back pain, pelvic discomfort, sciatica, or other musculoskeletal concerns are making pregnancy less comfortable, contact our team to arrange an appointment. We will take the time to understand your concerns and determine whether pregnancy chiropractic care may be appropriate for you.