Discuss back and pelvic pain in pregnancy
Back and pelvic discomfort can affect sleep, walking and everyday tasks during pregnancy. Contact your midwife or GP about new or worsening pain. At Longlevens Chiro in Gloucester, we can discuss an assessment of muscle and joint symptoms and explain whether chiropractic care is suitable for your circumstances. This does not replace your maternity care.
Understanding back pain and pelvic girdle pain
Pregnancy changes the demands on your back and pelvis. Some people also develop pregnancy-related pelvic girdle pain, sometimes called PGP or SPD. Pain may affect the lower back, pubic area or thighs and can be worse when walking, using stairs or turning in bed. Tell your midwife or GP if these activities are painful or your mobility is restricted; they can arrange appropriate assessment and may refer you to specialist obstetric physiotherapy.
What happens at your assessment?
We start with where you feel the pain, when it began and how it affects your daily activities. We ask about your pregnancy, medical history, previous back or pelvic problems and advice from your maternity team. A physical assessment is adapted to your comfort and circumstances.
We explain the findings and discuss suitable options, including self-care, exercise advice or referral. Any proposed hands-on care is discussed with you first, including its expected benefits, limitations and alternatives. There is no single treatment or recovery timetable that suits everyone.
Everyday ways to manage discomfort
Keep moving within a comfortable range and take breaks from activities that aggravate your symptoms. Support your back when sitting and avoid heavy lifting. For pelvic pain, sitting down to get dressed and using a pillow between your legs in bed may help. Ask your maternity team or physiotherapist for exercises suited to you, rather than pushing through painful movements.
When to contact your maternity team urgently
Seek urgent advice from your midwife or GP for back pain in the second or third trimester, or back pain with fever, vaginal bleeding, pain when passing urine or pain under your ribs. Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain is accompanied by loss of feeling in your legs, bottom or genitals. Do not wait for a routine clinic appointment with these symptoms.
To discuss a routine assessment at Longlevens Chiropractic & Sports Injury Clinic, call 01452 309372. Tell reception that you are pregnant so we can advise on the appropriate appointment.
Further reading: NHS back pain in pregnancy and NHS pelvic pain in pregnancy.
When to get medical help
When to get medical help
Contact your GP or midwife urgently for back pain in your second or third trimester, or back pain with fever, vaginal bleeding, pain passing urine or pain under your ribs at the side. These symptoms need maternity or medical advice rather than waiting for a routine appointment.
Call 999 or go to A&E if back pain is accompanied by loss of feeling in your legs, buttocks or genital area. See the full NHS guidance on back pain in pregnancy.
Everyday comfort
Everyday comfort and activity
Your midwife or GP can advise on suitable activity and may refer you for specialist pregnancy physiotherapy. Avoid heavy lifting and ask for practical help where needed. Comfortable footwear, supported sitting and adequate rest may help with everyday comfort. Ask your maternity team about exercises suited to your pregnancy.
Assessment and booking
Assessment and booking
If chiropractic care is appropriate, we will discuss a plan tailored to your symptoms and stage of pregnancy, with advice and suitable hands-on care where indicated. We do not promise a risk-free treatment, guaranteed pain relief or a particular birth outcome. Let us know about changes in your pregnancy or medical advice before each appointment.
Book a chiropractic assessment, see our current fees or call 01452 309372 to discuss suitability before booking.
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