Chiropractic Care for Prenatal Pain
Pregnancy reshapes the body in a matter of months, and that often shows up as discomfort in the lower back, pelvis, and hips. As the baby grows and your posture shifts to keep up, the added load and looser ligaments can bring tension, instability, or nerve irritation that gets in the way of sleep, movement, and feeling like yourself.
Epic Life Chiropractic in Wauwatosa offers gentle care designed around the changes pregnancy brings. Dr. Jeff Grosskopf uses a neurologically based approach with techniques chosen to be comfortable and appropriate during pregnancy. The focus is on supporting balance in the spine and nervous system so you can feel more comfortable through each stage.
Our Prenatal Pain Treatment Approach
Pregnancy care calls for an especially gentle, individualized approach, so ours starts by understanding how your body is adapting and where the added stress is landing. We work to ease that stress with safe, non-invasive methods. The main technique we use is the Torque Release Technique, supported by MyoVision scanning and a thorough hands-on assessment.
Torque Release Technique (TRT)
- Accurate and GentleTRT uses the Integrator, a handheld instrument that delivers a precise adjustment with minimal pressure. That gentleness makes it comfortable during pregnancy, when forceful adjusting is exactly what you want to avoid.
- Supports Nervous System FunctionBy easing tension and supporting spinal alignment, TRT helps the brain and body communicate more clearly, which can take the edge off some of the common discomforts that come with pregnancy.
- Appropriate for PregnancyThere is no twisting or cracking involved, which makes the technique a comfortable option for expectant mothers across all three trimesters.
- Eases Common Pregnancy DiscomfortsTRT can be applied to pelvic pain, lower back aches, sciatica, and the postural stress that builds as the body changes.
MyoVision Scanning
MyoVision scanning lets us measure muscle tension and nerve-related stress in real time, without anything invasive. That is especially useful during pregnancy, since it gives us a safe way to see how your changing body is affecting your spine and where care can help most.
We use that information to set a baseline and track how you are responding over time. The scan is safe for pregnant patients and often surfaces patterns other approaches overlook.
Common Pregnancy Discomforts We Treat
Pelvic and Hip Pain
As the body adapts and ligaments loosen, shifts in posture can bring discomfort through the pelvis and hips. Care works to support better alignment and ease that tension.
Sciatica
Many women experience sciatic nerve pain that radiates through the hip or down the leg. Gentle care works to relieve the pressure behind that irritation.
Lower Back Pain
As your center of gravity moves forward, the lower spine takes on extra load. Adjustments aim to ease that strain and support better posture.
Round Ligament Pain
The sharp, pulling pain many women feel in the lower abdomen is common in pregnancy. Care focuses on supporting pelvic balance to reduce that pulling.
General Discomfort and Fatigue
By supporting spinal and nerve health, chiropractic care aims to help expecting mothers feel more comfortable as the weeks go on.
Activities Benefiting from Our Treatment
Prenatal chiropractic care can make a difference with sleep, walking, standing, and getting ready for delivery. Our patients include first-time moms, women with past pregnancies, and those under midwife or OB care who want a little extra support for their changing bodies.
FAQs
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
Yes. We use gentle techniques chosen to be appropriate at all stages of pregnancy. We are also glad to coordinate with your midwife or OB.
How Often Should I Come In?
It depends on your symptoms and stage of pregnancy. Many women find that regular visits through the second and third trimesters work best.
Does Insurance Cover Prenatal Chiropractic Care?
We accept many insurance plans and offer flexible options. Contact us and we will verify your coverage.
Can Chiropractic Help With Labor and Delivery?
Supporting pelvic alignment and comfort is a common reason women seek prenatal chiropractic care during pregnancy. Experiences with labor and delivery vary from person to person, so we focus on helping you stay as comfortable as possible rather than promising a particular outcome, and we work alongside your birth care team.
Are Other Therapies Included?
Your care plan may include gentle home stretches, posture guidance, and tips to stay comfortable as your pregnancy progresses.
Our Prenatal Chiropractor
Dr. Jeff Grosskopf is a Wauwatosa native and the founder of Epic Life Chiropractic. With a background in exercise science and more than 17 years of experience, he brings a deep understanding of movement, body mechanics, and pregnancy-related care. He is known for helping patients feel safe, heard, and supported throughout their care.
His focus is on finding the spinal ligament strain and areas of instability that contribute to discomfort during pregnancy. Through gentle adjustments and neurologically based techniques, he provides care aimed at helping expecting mothers move, sleep, and function with greater ease.
