Pregnancy Chiropractic Care in Victoria Park, Perth
Pregnancy is a time of significant physical and hormonal change. As the body adapts to support a developing baby, it is common for women to experience changes in posture, spinal alignment, and joint mobility.
Many pregnant women report discomfort such as lower back pain, pelvic tension, hip pain, and mid-back stiffness as their pregnancy progresses. These changes are often a normal response to shifts in load, posture, and ligament flexibility throughout the body.
At Freeman Chiropractic, we don’t just focus on where discomfort is felt. We assess how the spine, pelvis, hips, and surrounding muscles are adapting throughout pregnancy to better understand the factors contributing to pain or reduced mobility.
Is pregnancy pain affecting your sleep or daily activities?
Both Dr Alex and Dr Joel see pregnant patients. Book an assessment – no GP referral needed, and private health rebates are available on most extras policies. Prefer to talk? Call 0493 290 505.
Why do pregnancy-related aches and pain occur?
Pregnancy places increasing physical demands on the body over time. As the baby grows, changes in posture and weight distribution can alter how the spine and pelvis function.
Common contributing factors seen in practice include:
Changes in pelvic and spinal alignment
Increased load through the lower back
Hormonal changes affecting ligament laxity
Reduced core and stabilising muscle control
Postural adaptations as pregnancy progresses
Reduced mobility due to discomfort or fatigue
Increased tension through the hips and lower back
These changes can lead to stiffness, discomfort, or difficulty with everyday activities such as sitting, walking, sleeping, or standing for long periods.
What is pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain?
Pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain refers to discomfort affecting the spine, pelvis, hips, and surrounding muscles during pregnancy.
It most commonly occurs in the lower back or pelvic region, but may also affect the mid-back, hips, or upper body depending on posture and movement patterns.
Symptoms can range from mild discomfort to more persistent pain that affects daily function and mobility.
What are the common types of pregnancy-related pain?
Pregnancy-related discomfort can present in different ways depending on the area and structures involved.
Lower Back Pain
Often associated with postural changes, increased spinal load, and reduced core stability as pregnancy progresses.
Pelvic Girdle Pain (PGP)
Pain or discomfort around the front or back of the pelvis, which may affect walking, rolling in bed, or standing for long periods.
Hip Pain
Discomfort in the hip region that may be influenced by changes in pelvic alignment and movement patterns.
Mid-Back and Rib Discomfort
Tightness or stiffness in the upper or mid-back, often related to postural changes and increased load through the spine.
Sciatica-like Symptoms
Pain, tingling, or discomfort that may travel into the buttock or leg, sometimes associated with nerve irritation or tension.
For more detail, read our article on chiropractic care during pregnancy.
Signs it's time to book a pregnancy assessment
You don’t need to wait until pain becomes severe before seeking care.
You may consider an assessment if:
Back or pelvic pain is affecting daily activities
You are experiencing increasing stiffness or discomfort
Sleep is being disrupted due to pain or positioning
Walking, standing, or rolling in bed feels difficult
Symptoms are gradually worsening over time
You want support managing postural and physical changes during pregnancy
Early assessment is often focused on understanding how the body is adapting and identifying factors that may be contributing to discomfort or reduced movement.
How can chiropractic care help during pregnancy?
Pregnancy-related pain is often influenced by how the spine, pelvis, and surrounding muscles are working together as the body changes.
At our Victoria Park clinic, we focus on assessing movement patterns, pelvic function, spinal mobility, and muscular balance throughout pregnancy.
When clinically appropriate, chiropractic care may include gentle, pregnancy-safe manual techniques, soft tissue therapy, and movement-based recommendations tailored to your stage of pregnancy and comfort level.
Care is always adapted to support comfort, safety, and function throughout each stage of pregnancy.
No GP referral needed · Private health rebates available
Pregnancy Chiropractors
Dr Alex Freeman
Firm, hands-on adjustments, dry needling and soft tissue work. Experienced with pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain.
Dr Joel Maylor
Exercise science and sports rehab background. Practical, movement-focused care through each stage of pregnancy.
Your Pregnancy Chiropractic Questions, Answered
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Chiropractic care is generally considered safe during pregnancy when a registered practitioner adapts techniques to each stage. At Freeman Chiropractic, care uses gentle techniques and positioning suited to your stage of pregnancy and comfort. Please let us know you are pregnant when booking, and tell your chiropractor about any pregnancy complications so care can be planned accordingly.
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Care can begin at any stage of pregnancy. Some people seek care when discomfort first appears, while others begin later as postural changes increase. Your chiropractor will discuss your stage of pregnancy and health history before care begins, and adapt techniques and positioning as your pregnancy progresses.
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Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is pain at the front or back of the pelvis that commonly affects walking, climbing stairs, standing on one leg, or rolling over in bed. It relates to changes in pelvic joint movement and load during pregnancy. Keeping the knees together when rolling over and taking smaller steps can ease discomfort, and your chiropractor can tailor these strategies to you.
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Contact your midwife, obstetrician, or GP promptly if back or pelvic pain comes with vaginal bleeding, fluid loss, regular tightening or cramping, fever, burning when urinating, or a severe headache. These symptoms need medical assessment. Chiropractic care is intended to complement, not replace, your pregnancy care.
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Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees and another under your bump, avoiding long periods of standing in one position, and staying gently active with walking or swimming can all ease pregnancy-related back pain. Your chiropractor can suggest specific positions and movements suited to your stage of pregnancy.