Pregnancy changes your body quickly, and those changes can put real strain on your spine and pelvis, which is exactly where chiropractic care during pregnancy can help. At The Spine and Wellness Center in Coral Springs, Dr. Jared Cohen, DC provides gentle prenatal care to help expecting mothers across Coral Springs and Parkland stay comfortable and mobile. Safe, drug-free relief is possible at every stage of pregnancy.

Medically reviewed by Dr. Jared Cohen, DC · Updated June 2026

Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Helps a Strained Spine

As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts forward, your low back curves more, and the hormone relaxin loosens ligaments to prepare for birth. Together these changes can leave the spine and pelvis less stable and more prone to aches. Add the extra weight and altered posture, and discomfort is common, especially in the second and third trimesters.

Prenatal chiropractic care works with these natural changes, using gentle techniques to keep the spine and pelvis moving well and reduce the strain that builds as pregnancy progresses.

Common Pregnancy Aches We Help With

• Low back and hip pain from postural and weight changes
• Sciatica and shooting leg pain from nerve pressure
• Pelvic discomfort and pressure as the body prepares for birth
• Mid-back and rib tension as the ribcage expands
• Neck pain and tension headaches

Because back pain is one of the most frequent pregnancy complaints, our back pain treatment for expecting mothers focuses on gentle, pregnancy-appropriate methods that relieve discomfort without medication.

The Webster Technique

One of the most well-known prenatal approaches is the Webster technique. It is a specific, gentle adjustment designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and surrounding ligaments and to restore balanced pelvic alignment. A balanced pelvis allows the muscles and ligaments to function more comfortably during pregnancy.

The technique is low-force and comfortable, with no twisting of the abdomen. Many expecting mothers find it eases pelvic and low back discomfort and helps them feel more at ease as their due date approaches.

Benefits Expecting Mothers Notice

Prenatal chiropractic care is about comfort, function, and quality of life during a demanding time. Many patients report less back and pelvic pain, easier movement, and better sleep when their spine and pelvis are well-aligned.

• Reduced back, hip, and pelvic discomfort
• Improved mobility and easier daily movement
• Less nerve-related pain such as sciatica
• A drug-free way to manage common pregnancy aches

We are careful to frame these as comfort and functional benefits, prenatal chiropractic care supports a more comfortable pregnancy, it is not a treatment for medical conditions of pregnancy.

Safety and What to Expect

Chiropractic care during pregnancy is widely considered safe when provided by a qualified Doctor of Chiropractic using gentle, pregnancy-appropriate techniques. We use specialized positioning and pillows so you can lie comfortably, and we tailor every adjustment to your stage of pregnancy. We always encourage coordinating your care with your OB or midwife.

Your first visit includes a thorough history and exam so we understand your needs. From there we build a comfortable, gentle plan, and many mothers add massage therapy to ease muscle tension alongside their adjustments. We care for expecting mothers across Coral Springs, Parkland, Coconut Creek, and Boca Raton.

As your pregnancy progresses, we adjust the plan to match how your body is changing. What feels comfortable in the second trimester may need to shift in the third, and our gentle, low-force techniques adapt with you. Many mothers continue care right up to their due date and return afterward to support their recovery.

We also welcome questions, pregnancy is a time when feeling informed matters. Whether you are new to chiropractic or have received care before, we take the time to explain what we are doing and why, so you feel confident and at ease at every visit.

Feel More Comfortable Through Pregnancy

You do not have to accept aches and pain as an unavoidable part of pregnancy. Call our Coral Springs office at (954) 341-2256 or visit our contact page to schedule a gentle prenatal evaluation and find relief that is safe for you and your baby.