A Calm, Supportive Approach During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Chiropractic: Chiropractor in Manchester & Stockport

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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Changes Your Body

Pregnancy brings rapid and sometimes unfamiliar physical changes. As posture shifts, ligaments soften, and your centre of gravity changes, many women notice general aches and pains, stiffness, or tension, particularly around the lower back, hips, and pelvic area. These changes are common during pregnancy and can vary throughout each trimester.

For many women, the hardest part isn’t just how the body feels, but knowing what kind of help during pregnancy is safe, appropriate, and worth exploring.

Pregnancy chiropractic care in Manchester and Stockport

During pregnancy, I offer gentle, pregnancy-appropriate chiropractic care that’s tailored to each trimester and your comfort, supporting you as your body changes and helping you feel more at ease. My role as a doctor of chiropractic is not to diagnose or treat medical conditions, but to: • Listen carefully to how pregnancy is affecting your body • Gently assess postural and movement changes • Explain what’s observed clearly, so you can make informed choices Care is always optional, non-forceful, and designed to sit alongside your usual prenatal care, not replace it. Where appropriate, I encourage communication with other healthcare professionals involved in your pregnancy care.

Gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy in Manchester & Didsbury

Chiropractor supporting comfort during pregnancy

Pregnancy chiropractic focuses on supporting general comfort as the body adapts to changes during pregnancy. These changes can place additional demand on the spine and pelvis, the pelvic girdle, and surrounding soft tissue, as joints respond to hormonal changes and increasing pressure on the abdomen. Some women explore chiropractic care to support comfort associated with pregnancy-related musculoskeletal strain, such as: • General back pain or low back pain • Pelvic pain, including pelvic girdle pain • Stiffness around the hips or lower back • Occasional neck pain • General pain during pregnancy that affects everyday movement These experiences are associated with pregnancy and vary from one pregnant woman to another.

Pregnancy-appropriate chiropractic care at Manchester clinic

Your first consultation includes a detailed discussion about your pregnancy, general health, and how your body is feeling at this point in the course of your pregnancy. This is followed by a gentle assessment of posture, movement, and the spinal and pelvic areas. During a typical chiropractor visit: • Everything is explained in plain language • Consent is always checked • Techniques are adapted for your comfort and trimester Care is collaborative, never rushed, and always guided by your preferences.

Techniques Used During Pregnancy

Techniques used during pregnancy are modified and gentle. Depending on your stage of pregnancy, care may include:

Light spinal and joint mobilisation

Soft tissue therapy adapted for pregnancy
Gentle chiropractic adjustments
Pregnancy-specific positioning using a pregnancy pillow or a table designed to accommodate comfort

I also have training in the Webster Technique, a form of prenatal chiropractic care that uses gentle methods during pregnancy. This technique does not claim to influence pregnancy or birth outcomes and is always adapted to individual comfort and circumstances.

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Care Throughout Each Stage of Pregnancy

Care is adapted whether you are in your first trimester, adjusting to physical changes later in pregnancy, or approaching the third trimester as you prepare your body for labour and delivery. The aim is to support confidence in movement throughout pregnancy, without making claims about outcomes for pregnancy and labour, labour, or childbirth.

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A Simple, Reassuring Plan

If you choose to see a chiropractor during pregnancy, the process is straightforward:

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We discuss how pregnancy is affecting you, along with any guidance from your midwife or GP.

Receive Gentle, Pregnancy-Appropriate Care

Care uses modified techniques that are safe during pregnancy, always adapted to what feels comfortable.

Create a Tailored Treatment Plan Together

Any treatment plan is flexible, reviewed regularly, and designed to personalise care based on comfort and preference.

Who This Care May Be Suitable For

You may wish to explore prenatal chiropractic if you:

Are experiencing pregnancy discomfort or general back pain

Want gentle, hands-on care during pregnancy
Would like guidance around posture and movement
Prefer a calm, non-forceful approach

Care is always optional and designed to complement your existing maternity care for mother and baby.

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Working Alongside Your Maternity Team

Chiropractic care is intended to complement, not replace, care from your GP, midwife, or obstetric team. Communication or referral to other professionals is encouraged where appropriate, including during the postpartum period if needed.

Feel Supported Throughout Your Pregnancy Journey

If you’re experiencing changes in posture, pain and discomfort, or general stiffness that feels common pregnancy, chiropractic care may be something you’d like to explore as part of your pregnancy journey.

You’re welcome to book an appointment at the chiropractic clinic or get in touch with any questions.

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Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Pregnancy Changes Your Body