Structural Pain in Pregnancy

Structural pain in pregnancy

During pregnancy your body is rapidly changing.

The most notable of this being the muscles and ligament stretching, especially around your pelvis to make room for your baby. The added weight on your body causes your centre of gravity to shift and changes your posture.

Your body is also undergoing changes to help prepare for birth. Your joints will begin to loosen to help with that all-important arrival.

While all of these changes are amazing things for your body to be doing, they can also cause a lot of issues. Especially on your body's skeletal structure. Over half of pregnant women complain of back pain during their pregnancy. This however, is not the only structural issue that can occur, it can also present as:

-       foot pain

-       neck pain

-       muscle cramps

-       nerve compression

-       additional pressure on joints, leading to pain

Why choose chiropractic care in pregnancy?

Chiropractic care offers a gentle, non-medicated approach to help ease your pain during your pregnancy. It has been proven safe and effective at all stages of pregnancy.

Your chiropractor will work with you to create a tailored care plan, suited to your specific needs. This will include a combination of targeted joint manipulation, mobilisation and massage techniques. They can also offer lifestyle, nutrition and exercise advice to help you get the most out of your treatment. 

Your treatment will be routinely adapted to suit your needs and to take into consideration the changes your body is undergoing during pregnancy. Making this a truly patient-led experience. Your care is the first priority.

Why should Fife, Edinburgh and Dundee Chiropractic clinic be my choice for care?

At our clinics, care of pregnant and postpartum mums, as well as their babies, takes priority.

Our chiropractors have extensive experience in pregnancy and postnatal care.

All of our chiropractors are registered practitioners and are trained in a wide variety of techniques to help you on your pregnancy journey.

We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming and friendly environment.

Come and see us in our Fife clinic for that ‘at home’ feel. This is in a Cottage in the Woodside area of Glenrothes.

References:

Borggren, C.L. (2007) ‘Pregnancy and chiropractic: A narrative review of the literature’, Journal of Chiropractic Medicine, 6(2), pp. 70–74. doi:10.1016/j.jcme.2007.04.004.

British Chiropractic Association (n.d.) Chiropractic care during pregnancy. Available at: https://chiropractic-uk.co.uk/advice-opinion/for-patients/conditions-preventions/chiropractic-care-during-pregnancy (Accessed: 23 July 2026).

Fife Chiropractic Clinic (n.d.) Pregnancy care. Available at: https://www.fifechiropractic.co.uk/pregnancy-care (Accessed: 23 July 2026).