Why people come in
The situations we hear most often
- Low back pain that settles in as the weeks go by.
- Pelvic or pubic pain when you walk or change position.
- Trouble sleeping, or turning over in bed.
- After birth, a back that pulls while feeding or carrying the baby.
- The feeling that your body isn't settling back the way it was.
The exam
What gets looked at on the first visit
- An interview about your health and about what brings you in.
- A posture analysis.
- An orthopaedic and physical exam.
- A first chiropractic adjustment.
A pelvis that changes over nine months deserves to be followed.
What comes next
The care plan, and what you do on your side
The technique adapts to pregnancy, and being comfortable in position is part of the plan. After birth, what comes up most often at the clinic is carrying and feeding positions: they are part of what gets looked at, as much as the back itself.
Worth knowing
- Say how many weeks along you are, and whether your pregnancy is followed by a midwife, a doctor, or both.
- Chiropractic does not replace your pregnancy care: it sits alongside it.
Questions
Two questions that keep coming up
Is it safe during pregnancy?
Dr. Occean assesses your condition and adapts both technique and position before proposing anything. Bring up your concerns at the first visit.
How soon after birth can I come in?
It depends on your birth and your recovery. Call or text the clinic: it's the fastest way to get a clear answer.