Pregnancy can be one of the most joyful and exciting times of a persons life. Unfortunately, it can also be a time of extreme stress and challenge, especially when things don’t quite go to plan. Naturally, your body will undergo some hugely significant changes, placing stress upon you both physically and emotionally throughout pregnancy, birth and potentially beyond.

Musculoskeletal pain in the pelvic area is common during pregnancy and is commonly known as Pregnancy-Related Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP). The term PGP encompasses a number of pain presentations around the low back and pelvis, including, but not exclusive to:

A recent review of current research suggests that during pregnancy, pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain have a prevalence as high as 89.9%.

Factors that are positively associated with pregnancy related pelvic girdle pain and pregnancy related low back pain include a history of low back or pelvic girdle pain, being overweight/obese, stress, depression and anxiety, already having a child, younger age, no pre-pregnancy exercise, physically demanding work, previous back trauma/disease, and progestin-intrauterine device use.

Another complaint that patients present to Chiropractors is Round Ligament Pain. This is a sharp pain or jabbing feeling often felt in the lower belly or groin area on one or both sides. It is one of the most common complaints during pregnancy and is most often felt during the second trimester.

Neck Pain during pregnancy is not uncommon either, and this may again be related to physical and postural changes, and physiologic changes.

We begin by taking a thorough history, including factors such as previous pregnancy and labour history, and current pregnancy milestones, as well as a past medical history and family history.

This will be followed by a comprehensive physical examination consisting of: orthopaedic, neurological, and postural evaluation. It is this thorough approach to examination that allows us to identify the factors that may be contributing to any complaint you may be suffering from.

Most patients we see in our Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic and Warwickshire Chiropractic Clinic are suitable for Chiropractic care. However, If further testing is required, we can refer your swiftly and efficiently to an appropriate specialist for such investigation.

Treatment visits will typically encompass a full compliment of gentle and evidence based conservative care.

Ultimately each patients care is tailored to their case, taking into consideration their own personal requirements and preferences. We understand that new Mums and Mums to be may be anxious about treatment, and we endeavour to to our utmost to ensure patient comfort and reassurance. The care that we offer includes, but is by no means exclusive to:

Your body has been through a lot. Birth can be straight forward, or it can be complicated. Either way, new Mums are seldom given much time to recover, having to immediately tend to their new born, and potentially elder siblings of their newborn. Breastfeeding, bobbing your baby to sleep, and carrying around heavy pushchairs, carriers and baby bags can all take its toll on your musculoskeletal system, leading to pain and disability.

Birth can be considered a major trauma to the body, and yet most of us don’t treat it that way. If you had any type of surgery, or you were recovering following an accident, chances are that part of your recovery would include some form of rehabilitation. At our Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic, and our Warwickshire Chiropractic Clinic, we see this to be an essential component of recovery following pregnancy and birth, and one of the best ways to ensure that you recovery as close to your pre-pregnancy level of fitness as quickly and completely as possible.

We begin by taking a thorough history, including history about the nature of your pregnancy (and past pregnancies), and the nature of your labour (and previous labours), as well as a past medical history and family history.

This will be followed by a comprehensive physical examination consisting of: orthopaedic, neurological, and postural evaluation. It is this thorough approach to examination that allows us to identify the factors that may be contributing to any complaint you may be suffering from.

Most patients we see in our Birmingham Chiropractic Clinic and Warwickshire Chiropractic Clinic are suitable for Chiropractic care. However, If further testing is required, we can refer your swiftly and efficiently to an appropriate specialist for such investigation.

Our renowned results and clinical outcomes have been achieved by taking a multi-faceted and evidence-based approach to the care of women.

We work along side a number of allied healthcare professionals, such as: Midwives, Obstetricians, Doulas, NCT practitioners, Health Visitors, and Pregnancy Yoga Practitioners, to provide the most appropriate care for your child.

The examination and care we offer to new Mums and Mums to be is extremely gentle, and we do our utmost to provide support and assurance to all patients and their families.

The health and welfare of new mother or pregnant woman can be multi-faceted and complex, and hence require the input and expertise of a range of healthcare professionals. That’s why we’re calling upon allied healthcare professionals, therapists and coordinators that work within the areas of pregnancy and birth to work with us.

Dr. Lauren Bright (Chiropractor) and Mrs. Lydia Schora (Midwife) have established the The Birmingham Birth Network: A Group of likeminded healthcare professionals working together to support families in their journey to parenthood through the use of integrated therapies.

We’d love to hear from the following professionals: