PREGNACY PAIN

How the KiRO Clinic uses safe, gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy-related back, pelvic & joint pain?

Pregnancy brings many changes - physically, hormonally and biomechanically. As your body adapts, it’s common to experience pain and discomfort in areas like the lower back, pelvis, hips, ribs, and legs. At the KiRO Clinic, we provide safe, gentle chiropractic care tailored for every stage of pregnancy, helping you move better, feel better and prepare your body for birth.

PREGNANCY PAIN

How the KiRO Clinic uses safe, gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy-related back, pelvic & joint pain?

Pregnancy brings many changes - physically, hormonally and biomechanically. As your body adapts, it’s common to experience pain and discomfort in areas like the lower back, pelvis, hips, ribs, and legs. At the KiRO Clinic, we provide safe, gentle chiropractic care tailored for every stage of pregnancy, helping you move better, feel better and prepare your body for birth.

HOW PREGNANCY CAUSES PAIN

During pregnancy, your body undergoes rapid change:

  • Hormones like relaxin soften ligaments, making joints more mobile — but also more vulnerable to misalignment

  • Weight gain and centre of gravity shifts strain the spine, hips and knees

  • Postural changes increase pressure on muscles, discs and nerves

All of this can create aches, instability, and pain, especially in the spine and pelvis. Chiropractic care can help relieve that discomfort, naturally and without medication. See below for common pregnancy-related conditions we treat.

Common Pregnancy-related conditions we treat

Low back pain (LBP)

The most common MSK complaint in pregnancy. As the belly grows, the spine often compensates with increased curvature (lordosis), leading to:

  • Persistent aching or sharp lower back pain

  • Difficulty standing or walking for long periods

  • Stiffness when getting up or turning in bed

We gently correct pelvic and spinal alignment to relieve pressure and restore movement.

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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)

PGP affects the joints of the pelvis particularly the sacroiliac joints (SIJ) and pubic symphysis. Pain can occur at the front, sides, or back of the pelvis and may worsen with walking, stairs, or turning in bed.

Symptoms include:

  • Sharp, shooting, or aching pelvic pain

  • Clicking or grinding in the front of the pelvis

  • Instability or discomfort with movement

Our chiropractors use gentle pelvic adjustments, stability exercises and movement education to help restore balance and reduce irritation.

Sciatica in pregnancy

As the uterus expands, it may put pressure on the sciatic nerve or the pelvic alignment may cause nerve tension resulting in:

  • Pain radiating down the buttock and leg

  • Numbness, tingling, or weakness

  • Difficulty walking or prolonged standing

We identify the mechanical or muscular cause of the sciatica and relieve it through soft tissue work, pelvic adjustment (depending on trimester) and gentle exercising to encourage balance back in the pelvis. 

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Coccyx (tailbone) pain

Hormonal changes and increased pressure from sitting can irritate the coccyx, especially in later trimesters or postnatally.

Typical symptoms:

  • Sharp pain when sitting or rising from a chair

  • Pain during bowel movements

  • Pain during or after birth

We apply gentle mobilisation, ergonomic advice and manual therapy to ease tailbone discomfort and support healing.

Rib pain & thoracic discomfort

As the baby grows and the ribcage expands, many women feel pressure or pain in the mid-back or under the ribs.

Common complaints include:

  • Sharp rib pain with breathing or movement

  • Rib flare

  • Thoracic stiffness or muscular tightnes

We use thoracic joint mobilisation, soft tissue release and postural exercises to relieve tension and support easier breathing.

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Leg cramps & restless legs

Muscular cramps, especially at night, are common during pregnancy due to circulation changes, pressure on nerves, or altered posture.

Symptoms may include:

  • Sudden cramping in the calves or thighs

  • Tingling, “creepy-crawly” sensations

  • Discomfort that disrupts sleep

Our care focuses on neuromuscular balance, improving leg biomechanics and offering strategies to prevent or relieve cramps.

Chiropractic care during pregnancy – is it safe?

Yes. Chiropractic care is safe throughout all stages of pregnancy when performed by trained professionals. At the KiRO Clinic, we use gentle, pregnancy-specific techniques that accommodate your changing body. We also have pregnancy pillows and positioning systems to ensure your comfort during treatment.

Don’t take our word for it…

“According to a 2006 retrospective case series published on PubMed pregnant women experiencing low back pain who underwent chiropractic spinal manipulation. The study found that 94.1% of the participants reported clinically significant improvement in pain levels. Importantly, no adverse effects were reported, suggesting that chiropractic care may be a safe and effective option for managing low back pain during pregnancy1.

How we help
expecting mothers
at the KiRO Clinic?

We work with women at every stage of pregnancy - and postpartum - to help relieve pain, restore function and prepare for birth.

Our care includes:

  • Gentle spinal and pelvic adjustments

  • Soft tissue release for overactive or tight muscles

  • Pelvic stabilisation and movement guidance

  • Posture and ergonomic advice

  • Exercise prescription for strength and mobility

  • Breath and body mechanics coaching for delivery prep

Common goals
of pregnancy
chiropractic care

  • Reduce pain without medication

  • Improve mobility and posture

  • Support pelvic balance for labour

  • Minimise complications like breech positioning

  • Promote recovery after birth

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BOOK YOUR PREGNANCY CHIROPRACTIC CONSULTATION TODAY

You deserve to feel supported, aligned, and strong during pregnancy. At the KiRO Clinic, our chiropractors provide personalised, safe, and compassionate care for expecting mums, helping you feel better every step of the way.

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WHY CHOOSE THE KIRO CLINIC?

  • Conveniently located in central London

  • Gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic

  • Experts in pelvic & lower back pain

  • 1-1 exercise guidance to give results… that last!