Pregnancy & Postnatal Chiropractic Care in Guildford
Pregnancy and the months after birth can place new demands on your back, pelvis, hips and the rest of your body. Our experienced chiropractors provide individualised, pregnancy-adapted care to help you manage pain and discomfort, stay mobile and feel more confident in your changing body.
Whether you're experiencing pelvic girdle pain, lower back pain, sciatica or other musculoskeletal discomfort during pregnancy, or you're dealing with aches and pains after birth, we're here to help.
How can chiropractic care help during pregnancy?
Pregnancy can bring new aches, pains and changes in the way you move. Our chiropractors assess your individual needs and adapt treatment and practical advice to your stage of pregnancy.
We commonly see women with:
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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP)
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Lower back, hip and buttock pain
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Sciatica or leg pain
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Mid-back and rib discomfort
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Neck and shoulder pain
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General aches and stiffness
Our aim is to help you move as comfortably and confidently as possible throughout pregnancy.
Experiencing pain or discomfort? Book an appointment with our Guildford team.
Pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy
Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) affects around 1 in 5 pregnant women. It can cause pain around the pelvis, lower back, hips, groin or pubic bone, and can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs or turning in bed uncomfortable.
You don't have to simply put up with it. Our chiropractors can assess your symptoms and provide pregnancy-adapted care, along with practical advice and exercises to help you manage your symptoms and stay as comfortable and active as possible.
Common symptoms include:
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Pain around the pelvis, pubic bone or groin
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Lower back, hip or buttock pain
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Pain when walking, climbing stairs or standing on one leg
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Difficulty turning over in bed or getting in and out of a car
Experiencing pelvic pain during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care during pregnancy
Pregnancy can change the way you move, sleep and carry your body, sometimes leading to aches, stiffness or pain. Our chiropractors can assess your individual needs and adapt their approach to your stage of pregnancy.
Treatment may include gentle hands-on techniques, movement advice and exercises to help you manage discomfort and stay active throughout pregnancy.
You don't need to wait until pain becomes severe. If you're finding that back, pelvic, hip or other musculoskeletal discomfort is affecting your everyday activities, we're happy to assess you and discuss the most appropriate approach.
Pregnancy massage in Guildford
Pregnancy massage can be a relaxing way to ease muscular tension and make time for yourself during pregnancy. Our pregnancy massage is adapted to your stage of pregnancy, with comfortable positioning and support throughout your treatment.
It can be particularly helpful for areas that commonly become tense or uncomfortable during pregnancy, including the lower back, hips, shoulders and legs.
Our pregnancy massage is provided by an experienced therapist within the GCC team, offering a calm and professional environment alongside our wider pregnancy and postnatal services.
A calm, professional clinic environment
At Guildford Chiropractic Centre, we aim to provide a calm, welcoming environment where you can feel comfortable discussing your symptoms and concerns. Our approach is professional, respectful and tailored to you and your stage of pregnancy or postnatal recovery.
We're also part of a wider multidisciplinary clinic, and where appropriate we can signpost you to other professionals, such as pelvic health physiotherapists or lactation consultants.
Our in-house pregnancy and postnatal massage service also provides another option for support throughout pregnancy and during your recovery after birth.
Ready to book?
If you're experiencing back, pelvic or other musculoskeletal pain during pregnancy, or you're dealing with discomfort after birth, our team is here to help.