Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Coral Springs & Parkland

Carrying a baby is one of the most beautiful — and physically demanding — things your body will ever do. Chiropractic care for pregnancy at The Spine and Wellness Center keeps your pelvis balanced and your spine comfortable so you can enjoy your pregnancy with less pain, the gentle and drug-free way.

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

In just nine months your center of gravity shifts forward, the hormone relaxin loosens the ligaments that stabilize your pelvis, and your growing belly tilts the curve of your lower back. It is no wonder so many expecting moms wrestle with back pain, pelvic pressure and stubborn sciatica. Our chiropractic care for pregnancy is built specifically for this season — gentle, attentive and adapted to your body as it changes week by week, never forcing anything and always working with your pregnancy, not against it.

Common Pregnancy Aches We Help Relieve

• Low back pain from a shifting center of gravity
• Pelvic pressure and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain
• Sciatica and shooting pain down the leg
• Round ligament pain in the hips and groin
• Pelvic imbalance from loosened ligaments
• Upper-back and neck strain from posture changes

How Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Works

Chiropractic care for pregnancy works by keeping the bones of your pelvis and spine moving freely and sitting in balance while your body reshapes itself around your growing baby. As the weeks pass, the hormone relaxin softens the ligaments that normally hold your pelvis steady, your belly pulls your center of gravity forward, and the natural curve of your lower back deepens to compensate. Those changes are healthy and necessary, but they also load your joints unevenly. Gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments help your pelvis and spine adapt to that new weight smoothly, so the strain does not settle into one aching spot.

Rather than forcing anything, chiropractic care for pregnancy uses light, specific contacts to restore normal motion where a joint has become stiff or restricted. When the pelvis and lower spine move the way they are meant to, muscles relax, nerves are less irritated, and pressure eases off the surrounding ligaments. Many expecting moms tell us they simply feel more even and less “locked up” afterward — able to walk, sit and sleep more comfortably than they had before.

Is Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Safe?

Safety is the first thing on every expecting mom’s mind, and it is the first thing we build every visit around. Chiropractic care for pregnancy relies on gentle, low-force techniques — never the deep, twisting maneuvers people sometimes picture. We use pregnancy pillows, adjustable tables and careful positioning so there is never any pressure on your belly, and we match the amount of force to your trimester and how you are feeling that day.

Because these adjustments are drug-free, chiropractic care for pregnancy fits comfortably alongside the rest of your prenatal routine. It gives you a way to ease back, hip and pelvic discomfort without reaching for medication you would rather avoid while pregnant. For many expecting moms, that makes chiropractic care for pregnancy a reassuring, natural first step. If your pregnancy is high-risk or you have specific concerns, we simply coordinate with your OB or midwife first, so everyone is on the same page before we begin.

How We Care for You During Pregnancy in Coral Springs & Parkland

Every chiropractic care for pregnancy plan is shaped around your trimester, your comfort and your goals — combining gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques into one supportive approach:

The Webster Technique and Gentle Prenatal Adjustments

The Webster Technique is one of the most widely used tools in prenatal chiropractic, and it sits at the heart of our approach. It is a specific, gentle adjustment that balances the pelvis and releases tension in the round and sacrotuberous ligaments that support the uterus. By restoring even alignment through the pelvis, the Webster Technique helps create the room your baby needs to move and settle into a comfortable, head-down position as your due date approaches.

Tools and techniques we combine

Alongside the Webster Technique, our chiropractic care for pregnancy draws on gentle joint mobilizations, soft-tissue work for tight hips and glutes, supportive stretching, and cold laser therapy to calm inflamed muscles and joints. Each of these is chosen to feel comfortable during pregnancy, and we blend them into one plan rather than treating you with a rigid, one-size-fits-all routine. The goal is always the same: less pain, better movement and a pelvis that stays balanced as your body changes.

What Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Can Help With

Most moms come to us because something specific hurts, and chiropractic care for pregnancy is well suited to the aches that come with a changing body. Low back pain and pelvic pressure are the most common reasons expecting moms reach out, but the same gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy can ease a whole range of pregnancy-related discomforts.

Common concerns we help with

• Low back pain and that deep ache across the hips
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint and pubic-symphysis discomfort
• Sciatica and shooting pain down the leg
• Round ligament pain in the lower belly and groin
• Mid-back and rib tension as your baby grows
• Neck strain and tension headaches from posture changes

None of this is about “curing” anything. Chiropractic care for pregnancy is about keeping your joints moving well and your muscles relaxed, so your body can do the remarkable work of pregnancy with far less strain. When those mechanics stay balanced, everyday movements like standing up, rolling over in bed and walking the neighborhood tend to feel noticeably easier.

What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Visit

Your first visit is unhurried and centered entirely on you and your baby. We talk through your pregnancy, your due date and exactly where you feel discomfort, then carefully evaluate your posture, pelvis and spine using comfortable, mom-safe positioning — pregnancy pillows and tables that support your belly. From there we build a gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy plan matched to your trimester and explain every step, so you always know what we are doing and why. Most expecting moms leave feeling lighter and more at ease after the very first session.

Your Prenatal Care Plan, Trimester by Trimester

No two pregnancies feel the same, so your plan flexes as you move from one trimester to the next. What stays constant is a gentle, unhurried approach that meets your body exactly where it is.

First trimester

Early on, care is mostly about comfort and setting a good foundation. Visits are gentle and focus on easing any early back or hip tension, calming stress, and helping you feel supported as the changes begin. Starting chiropractic care for pregnancy early gives your body a head start on adapting as your posture and balance shift.

Second trimester

As your belly grows and your center of gravity moves forward, we pay close attention to keeping the pelvis balanced and the lower back mobile. This is often when the Webster Technique becomes a regular part of your chiropractic care for pregnancy, along with simple stretches you can do at home between appointments.

Third trimester

In the final stretch, the focus turns to keeping you comfortable and your pelvis open and balanced as you prepare for delivery. Many moms continue gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy right up until their due date, and we adjust how often you come in to match how your body is feeling week to week.

How Chiropractic Care Complements Your Prenatal Team

Chiropractic care for pregnancy is one piece of a bigger picture, and it works best as part of the care you are already receiving. We are glad to work alongside your obstetrician, midwife, doula, physical therapist or massage therapist so everyone is pulling in the same direction. Gentle adjustments pair especially well with prenatal massage and light, supportive exercise, since relaxed muscles and balanced joints reinforce one another.

Prenatal chiropractic care never replaces your regular medical prenatal appointments — it complements them. We keep our lane clearly defined: helping your spine and pelvis move and feel better so the physical demands of pregnancy are easier to carry. If we ever notice something outside our scope, we will say so and point you back to the right member of your care team.

Who Benefits from Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy

Chiropractic care for pregnancy can help just about any expecting mom who wants to feel more comfortable and move more freely — whether this is your first baby or your fourth. It is especially welcome for moms dealing with nagging low back or pelvic pain, those who spend long hours on their feet or at a desk, and anyone hoping to stay active through their pregnancy.

It is just as valuable if you simply want to take good care of your body during a demanding season. Because the care is gentle and tailored, chiropractic care for pregnancy fits comfortably into the routine of busy Coral Springs and Parkland moms who are juggling work, family and everything a pregnancy adds on top. If you are unsure whether it is right for you, a quick conversation and gentle evaluation will tell us a great deal.

Prenatal Chiropractic for Coral Springs, Parkland & Nearby

Our office at 5675 Coral Ridge Drive sits in the heart of Coral Springs (33067, 33071, 33076) and is just minutes from Parkland, Deerfield Beach, North Lauderdale, Sunrise and Lauderhill. Expecting moms from neighborhoods like Whispering Woods, Turtle Run and Cypress Run trust us for gentle chiropractic care for pregnancy with same-day appointments and most major insurance accepted.