Can a Chiropractor in Jacksonville Help with Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy?
Yes, chiropractic care is safe and effective for pelvic pain during pregnancy, and Full Swing Healthcare in Jacksonville has specific training in prenatal care including the Webster Technique.
We treated a patient in her second trimester who had developed significant symphysis pubis dysfunction, a deep, sharp pain at the front of the pelvis that made walking, climbing stairs, and turning over in bed genuinely difficult. Her OB had told her it was normal pregnancy discomfort. It may have been common, but that didn't mean she had to white-knuckle through it. Dr. Muren performed gentle sacroiliac and pubic symphysis assessment and used specific low-force adjustments appropriate for pregnancy to address the pelvic asymmetry that was driving the dysfunction. Within four sessions she was walking without pain. She came back for her third pregnancy specifically because of that experience.
What Causes Pelvic Pain During Pregnancy
The hormone relaxin increases ligament laxity throughout pregnancy, which allows the pelvis to accommodate the growing uterus and prepare for birth. This same laxity can allow the sacroiliac joints and pubic symphysis to shift asymmetrically, creating pelvic pain, sciatic-like leg pain, and difficulty with weight-bearing activities. This is not structural damage. It is a mechanical problem that responds well to chiropractic care calibrated for pregnancy.
What Prenatal Chiropractic Treatment Looks Like
All techniques used during pregnancy are modified for safety and comfort. We use the Webster Technique, which is specifically designed for pregnant patients and focuses on sacropelvic alignment. We also use low-force instrument-assisted adjusting and soft tissue work with positioning adapted for each trimester. Nothing is done that creates pressure on the abdomen. Adjusting tables are modified as needed. We've worked with patients in all three trimesters and in the immediate postpartum period.
Other Pregnancy-Related Conditions We Treat
Low back pain during pregnancy, sciatic nerve pain, round ligament tension, rib discomfort in the third trimester, and neck pain from postural changes in late pregnancy are all conditions we see regularly and treat safely. If your OB or midwife has cleared you for chiropractic care, you're good to come in.
Insurance and Scheduling
We accept Florida Blue, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Florida Medicaid, and VA benefits. Coverage for prenatal chiropractic varies by plan. Call (904) 539-3352 to verify your benefits. Same-day appointments are often available.