Pregnancy places significant demands on the spine, pelvis, and surrounding musculature. As the body changes to accommodate a growing baby, the center of gravity shifts, the lumbar curve increases, and the joints of the pelvis and low back come under greater stress.
For many women, this results in low back pain, hip pain, pelvic discomfort, and sciatic symptoms that can range from mildly uncomfortable to significantly limiting. Chiropractic care during pregnancy is a safe, drug-free option for managing these changes and keeping the body as comfortable and functional as possible throughout each trimester.
How Dr. Trottier Approaches Prenatal Care
Dr. Trottier provides chiropractic adjusting throughout pregnancy using hands-only techniques. No flexion distraction, drop tables, or electrical stimulation is used during prenatal care. The adjusting is gentle, specific, and adapted to the needs and comfort of each patient at every stage of pregnancy. Treatment focuses on maintaining proper alignment in the lumbar spine and pelvis, reducing nerve irritation, and addressing the muscular tension that builds as the body continues to change.
Prenatal massage therapy is also available at Loop Spine & Sports Center after the first trimester, performed by our experienced massage therapists. Prenatal massage addresses the muscle tension, postural strain, and general discomfort that accumulates during pregnancy and complements the chiropractic care effectively.
Common Pregnancy-Related Conditions We Help With
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Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
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Pelvic Pain and Instability
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Hip Pain
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Sciatic Pain During Pregnancy
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Round Ligament Discomfort
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General Postural Strain and Muscle Tension
What to Expect
Your first visit begins with a thorough consultation so Dr. Trottier can understand your history, your current symptoms, and how far along you are. Treatment is adapted specifically to your stage of pregnancy and your comfort level. Most patients find prenatal chiropractic care to be a comfortable and relieving experience, and many continue care on a regular basis throughout their pregnancy.
New patients are welcome and can take advantage of our $75 first visit special, which includes a thorough consultation, complete spinal examination if appropriate, and a report of findings. No pressure, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about what is going on and whether we can help.
Loop Spine & Sports Center is located at 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 605 in the heart of the Chicago Loop, steps from Millennium Park and accessible from every CTA train line.