Pregnancy chiropractic · Byford
Gentle carethrough every trimester.
Pregnancy puts a beautiful kind of load on your body — and on your spine and pelvis specifically. The aim of chiropractic care during pregnancy isn’t to fix something — it’s to keep your body comfortable while it does extraordinary work.
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Our approach
One clinic, every stage
At Uprise we use pregnancy-specific tables that let you lie comfortably from first trimester onwards, including face-down options designed to hold your bump safely. Adjustments are low-force, gentle, and chosen to suit the trimester you’re in.
Care typically focuses on the pelvis, lower back, and the muscles that take on extra work as your bump grows. Many patients find that consistent gentle care makes the third trimester noticeably easier — better sleep, less back ache, more freedom to keep walking and moving.
After bub arrives, we’re here for postnatal recovery too — the carrying, the feeding posture, the broken sleep.
How your centre of gravity shifts
First, second, third — and what the lower back does to compensate.
As the bump grows, the lower back curves further forward to keep you upright. That extra curve is where most pregnancy back ache and pelvic girdle pain comes from.
What changes
Why pregnancy is hard on the back and pelvis
Pregnancy changes load on the spine fast: your centre of gravity shifts forward, the hormone relaxin loosens ligaments, and the pelvis works harder with every kilogram. The result for many mums is lower back ache, pelvic girdle pain (pain at the front pubic joint or at the back of the pelvis), rib and mid-back tightness as bub grows, and sciatica-like leg symptoms.
These are common — but they’re not something you simply have to put up with until delivery. Gentle, appropriately modified care can make the difference between limping to forty weeks and staying active.
Stage by stage
How we adapt care
- Positioning
Tables built for a bump
Pregnancy-specific table adjustments so you can lie comfortably and safely at any stage, with no pressure on the abdomen at any time.
- Technique
Low-force throughout
Gentle mobilisation, flexion-distraction, soft-tissue release for the glutes and hip flexors, and positioning work.
- Your team
Alongside your midwife
Dr Norris screens for conditions needing co-management with your obstetric team, and communicates with your GP or midwife whenever helpful.
You’ll also get practical daily strategies: sleeping positions with pillow support, safe ways to roll over and get out of the car, and simple exercises for the pelvis.
After bub
Postnatal recovery
The postnatal months load the spine in new ways — feeding postures, carrying capsules, lifting a rapidly growing baby. Ligaments also remain lax for months after delivery. We help new mums rebuild comfortable movement and address the neck, mid-back and wrist complaints that feeding and carrying commonly bring. Bring bub along; babies are always welcome in the clinic. Read more in our article on chiropractic during pregnancy.
- Pregnancy-specific adjusting tables on-site
- Low-force, gentle techniques only
- Trimester-appropriate care plans
- Postnatal recovery care available
Frequently asked questions
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
For most pregnancies, yes — care is modified to be low-force, positions are adapted with pregnancy-specific table settings, and there's never pressure on the abdomen. We screen for the situations where care should be deferred and co-manage with your GP or midwife when needed.
Which trimester can I start care?
Any trimester. Many patients start in the second trimester as load increases, but first-trimester and late third-trimester care are both possible with appropriate modifications. Tell us how far along you are when booking.
Can chiropractic help pelvic girdle pain?
Pelvic girdle pain is one of the most common things we treat in pregnancy. Gentle work on the pelvic joints and surrounding muscles, plus daily-life strategies (sleeping, rolling, stairs), helps many mums stay comfortable and active.
Do you use the drop table or crack the spine during pregnancy?
Techniques are chosen for comfort and safety — predominantly low-force mobilisation and flexion-distraction. If any technique involves a gentle impulse we explain it first, and nothing is done without your consent.
Can I bring my baby or toddler to appointments?
Absolutely. We're a family clinic — capsules, prams and toddlers are welcome, and appointment times are long enough that you're not rushed.
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