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Gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic care at Spine & Joint Center — supporting your body through every trimester and into postpartum recovery.
Pregnancy chiropractic care at Spine & Joint Center in Fort Lauderdale helps you manage back pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatica through gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments. The practice provides the Webster Technique, a prenatal protocol that supports pelvic alignment and balance — care suitable across all three trimesters.
Pregnancy changes the body’s biomechanics in measurable ways. As the uterus grows, your center of gravity shifts forward, increasing the natural curve of the lower back (lumbar lordosis) and tilting the pelvis anteriorly. The hormone relaxin loosens ligaments to prepare for delivery, which adds laxity to the sacroiliac joints and can make the pelvis less stable. These shifts often produce lower back pain, pelvic girdle pain, and round ligament discomfort as the bands of tissue supporting the uterus stretch and pull.
Pelvic alignment also influences the space available to the baby. When the pelvis and sacrum are balanced, intrauterine constraint — restricted room for the baby to move — is reduced. A 2002 study published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics reported that, among chiropractors using the Webster Technique, 82% observed breech presentations resolving to a head-down position. Importantly, the technique works by restoring pelvic balance rather than turning the baby directly.
Spine & Joint Center is located at 410 NE 44th St in Oakland Park, just minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, serving patients across Broward County. With more than 70 years of combined chiropractic experience, Spine & Joint Center works alongside a network of local OB/GYN providers, so your prenatal care stays coordinated. Call (954) 561-4700 to schedule your pregnancy chiropractic consultation.
Have questions before your first visit? Care can start with one gentle evaluation.
Your body changes continuously through pregnancy, and chiropractic care adapts with it. Here is how prenatal chiropractic adjustments and postpartum care support you at each stage, from early pregnancy through recovery after birth.
During the first trimester, gentle chiropractic care focuses on supporting your nervous system as hormone levels shift rapidly. Adjustments may help ease the tension headaches and mid-back discomfort that can accompany early pregnancy. Care at this stage is light, low-force, and always adapted to your comfort level.
The second trimester is when your center of gravity shifts and weight gain accelerates. Many women begin to feel lower back pain during pregnancy as the lumbar spine and pelvis adapt to the change. Regular adjustments and soft-tissue work help you stay mobile and manage the aches that come with a growing abdomen.
In the third trimester, care emphasizes pelvic balance to support your body as it prepares for delivery. This stage is also when pregnancy-related sciatica often appears, as the growing uterus places pressure on the lower back and pelvis. Webster Technique care helps keep the sacrum and pelvis aligned through these final weeks.
After delivery, your body needs time to recover from the physical demands of pregnancy and labor. Postpartum chiropractic care helps restore pelvic alignment, ease the upper-back strain that comes from nursing and lifting, and rebuild core stability. Many parents also ask about infant chiropractic after birth for their newborn.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic protocol developed for pregnant patients. At Spine & Joint Center, your Doctor of Chiropractic is trained in this method, which begins with a sacral analysis — an assessment of how the sacrum and pelvis are positioned and moving. When an imbalance is found, a gentle, specific adjustment is applied to the sacrum to restore normal motion.
The technique also addresses the round ligaments, the bands of tissue that support the uterus. A light release of tension in these ligaments can ease the pulling, sharp discomfort many women feel as the uterus grows. Together, the sacral adjustment and round ligament release aim to reduce pelvic imbalance and intrauterine constraint.
A typical visit is calm and unhurried. Your Doctor of Chiropractic reviews how you are feeling, checks the motion of the pelvis and sacrum, and applies only the gentle adjustments your body needs that day — with positioning and support adapted to your stage of pregnancy.
The Webster Technique is not a breech-turning procedure. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) defines it as a method for balancing the pelvis — when the pelvis is balanced, the baby has more room to settle into an optimal position naturally. Any breech presentation should always be managed together with your OB/GYN.
Yes. Chiropractic care is widely considered safe during pregnancy when provided by a trained chiropractor using pregnancy-appropriate techniques. At Spine & Joint Center in Fort Lauderdale, your Doctor of Chiropractic uses gentle, low-force adjustments and specialized support so you stay comfortable through all three trimesters.
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic method for pregnant patients that analyzes and adjusts the sacrum to reduce pelvic imbalance, paired with a gentle round ligament release. The goal is a balanced pelvis — not turning the baby, which remains the role of your OB/GYN.
Yes. Back pain is one of the most common complaints in pregnancy, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists notes it is an expected part of pregnancy. Chiropractic care can help you manage it through gentle adjustments and soft-tissue work targeting lumbar and pelvic strain.
You can begin pregnancy chiropractic care at any point. Many women start in the first trimester and continue through delivery, while others begin later when discomfort appears. Starting earlier allows care to support your body as biomechanical changes progress.
Chiropractic care supports labor preparation indirectly by helping maintain pelvic and sacral balance. A balanced pelvis gives the baby room to move into an optimal position. Chiropractic care does not induce labor; it supports the structural environment your body relies on during delivery.
The Webster Technique focuses on reducing imbalance in the sacrum and pelvis, which may ease intrauterine constraint and give the baby more room to move on its own. It is not a breech-turning procedure. Always discuss a breech presentation directly with your OB/GYN.
Postpartum chiropractic care helps your body recover after delivery. It addresses pelvic realignment, the upper-back strain that comes from nursing and lifting, and core stability. Many parents continue care in the weeks and months after birth to support a smoother recovery.
There are few restrictions. Pregnancy chiropractic care is gentle and adapted to your stage and comfort. Your Doctor of Chiropractic modifies positioning and technique as your pregnancy progresses, and Spine & Joint Center will coordinate with your OB/GYN if you have a high-risk pregnancy or any specific concerns.
Pregnancy brings enough to think about — managing back, pelvic, and nerve discomfort shouldn’t be one more worry. Spine & Joint Center provides gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic care through every trimester and into postpartum recovery, and has cared for Fort Lauderdale families since 1979, coordinating with local OB/GYN providers so your care stays connected. The practice serves Fort Lauderdale, Oakland Park, and families across Broward County.
Medically Reviewed By Dr. Michael F. Petrie, DC · May 2026
This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Individual results may vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning any treatment program.
