Chiropractor for Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy, Lafayette CO

When rolling over in bed is the worst part of your day

Getting out of the car. Climbing stairs one at a time. That grinding, catching feeling right at the front of your pelvis. Standing on one leg to put trousers on and deciding it is not worth it.

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Pelvic pain in pregnancy gets treated as something to put up with. It is common, and common is not the same as nothing can be done.

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It is probably not just "pelvic pain"

These get lumped together and they are different problems.

Which one you have changes what helps.

 

Pelvic girdle pain

Pain across the back of the pelvis, the sacroiliac joints, or

deep in the buttock. Often worse walking, climbing stairs,

or standing on one leg. This is the most common one.

 

Symphysis pubis dysfunction, or SPD

Pain right at the front, where the two halves of the pelvis meet. Often a grinding or clicking sensation, and often worst rolling over in bed or getting out of a car. Some people describe it as feeling like the pelvis is coming apart.

 

Round ligament pain

Sharp, brief, catching pain low in the front or side of the abdomen, usually when you move suddenly, sneeze, or stand up quickly. The ligaments holding the uterus are stretching as it grows. Sharp and startling, but usually short.

 

Sciatica

Pain that travels from the lower back or buttock down the leg, sometimes with pins and needles or numbness. Often worse sitting.

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Why it happens

Two things are happening at once.

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Relaxin, the hormone that softens ligaments to let your pelvis open for birth, does not target only the pelvis. It softens everything, so joints that were stable are suddenly less so.

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At the same time, your center of gravity shifts forward every week, and your posture changes to compensate. Softer ligaments plus a moving load equals joints working harder to stay put.

If the pelvis is also sitting unevenly, one side ends up doing more of that work than the other. That is usually where the pain concentrates.

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What helps at home

Worth trying regardless of whether you come in.

• Keep your knees together getting in and out of the car, and rolling over in bed. A satin pillowcase under your hips makes rolling easier.

• Sleep with a pillow between your knees, and one under your bump.

• Take stairs one at a time, leading with the less painful leg.

• Sit down to get dressed rather than balancing on one leg.

• Avoid pushing a shopping trolley one-handed, carrying a toddler on one hip, or anything else that loads one side.

• A support belt helps some people a lot and does nothing for others. Worth trying, not worth suffering through if it makes things worse.

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How chiropractic care fits

The aim is pelvic balance, so the joints are sharing the load evenly instead of one side taking most of it.

 

Care here uses the Webster Technique, a specific analysis and gentle adjustment of the sacrum and pelvis developed for pregnancy. It is low force. No cracking, no popping, no twisting, and the table and positioning are set up for a pregnant body.

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Most people are seen through the rest of their pregnancy rather than for a fixed number of visits, because the load keeps changing as your baby grows.

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When to get checked urgently

Some pelvic pain needs a midwife, an OB, or the emergency department rather than a chiropractor.

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Get seen straight away if you have pelvic or abdominal pain with bleeding, pain with fever, regular tightening or cramping before 37 weeks, fluid leaking, a noticeable drop in your baby's movements, or pain severe enough that you cannot bear weight at all.

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Pain that is severe, constant, and one-sided in early pregnancy also needs same-day medical assessment.

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If in doubt, call your midwife or OB. That is what they are there for, and no one will mind.

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Questions about pelvic pain in pregnancy

Can a chiropractor help with pelvic pain during pregnancy?

Often, yes. The aim is pelvic balance, so the joints share the load evenly rather than one side taking most of it. Care uses the Webster Technique, which was developed specifically for pregnancy, and is gentle and low force.

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Is pelvic pain normal during pregnancy?

It is very common, particularly from the second trimester onward as relaxin softens the ligaments and your center of gravity shifts. Common does not mean you have to put up with it.

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What is SPD in pregnancy?

Symphysis pubis dysfunction is pain at the front of the pelvis, where the two halves meet. It often comes with a grinding or clicking sensation and is usually worst rolling over in bed or getting out of a car.

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I can barely walk. Is that normal?

Difficulty walking is a sign the pain has gone beyond the usual aches of pregnancy and is worth getting assessed properly. If you cannot bear weight at all, that needs urgent medical assessment rather than a chiropractor.

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When should I go to the ER for pelvic pain in pregnancy?

Straight away if you have pain with bleeding, pain with fever, regular tightening before 37 weeks, fluid leaking, reduced baby movements, or pain severe enough that you cannot bear weight. If in doubt, call your midwife or OB.

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Is chiropractic safe in pregnancy?

Yes, when provided by someone trained in prenatal care. Care here is low force with pregnancy-safe positioning and no cracking or twisting. Dr. Michelle Green is Webster certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

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How late in pregnancy can I start?

Any point, including close to your due date. Late pregnancy care focuses on pelvic balance and comfort, and there is no stage at which it becomes too late to be more comfortable.

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Do you accept insurance?

We are a cash based practice, which means your care stays focused on what actually helps you, not on what an insurance plan will approve. Many patients use their HSA or FSA, and we are happy to provide a superbill you can submit for possible reimbursement. You can also review our Good Faith Estimate for clear pricing before your first visit.

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Book a visit

If getting out of the car has become the worst part of your day, it is worth getting looked at properly.

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Book online, or call or text 720-722-1622. We care for families across Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, Superior, Broomfield, Longmont and Boulder.​