Pregnancy is hard on the spine and pelvis. As the baby grows, your center of gravity shifts forward, your lower back curves more deeply (lumbar lordosis), and the hormone relaxin loosens ligaments throughout the body — particularly in the pelvis. The result, for most expectant mothers, is some combination of low-back pain, sacroiliac (SI) joint pain, sciatica, round-ligament pain, or pubic symphysis discomfort.

At Yuba Sutter Chiropractic, Dr. Gurj Kalay provides gentle, pregnancy-modified care for moms throughout the Yuba-Sutter area.

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?

Yes. There are no known direct contraindications to chiropractic care during pregnancy. Adjustments are modified for comfort and safety: we use specialized pregnancy pillows or side-posture techniques so you're never lying flat on your stomach, and we adjust pressure based on trimester. Many OBs and midwives in the Yuba-Sutter area refer their patients for chiropractic care, especially in the second and third trimesters.

What conditions respond best?

• SI joint pain — that sharp, one-sided pain near the back of the hip
• Pubic symphysis dysfunction — front-of-pelvis pain when walking, climbing stairs, or rolling in bed
• Sciatica — pain or tingling radiating down the leg from a misaligned pelvis or piriformis tension
• Mid-back and rib pain — common in the third trimester as the diaphragm rises
• Headaches caused by upper-cervical tension

Beyond pain relief

A balanced pelvis gives the baby maximum room to move into an optimal head-down position, which is one reason chiropractic care is associated with shorter, smoother labors in the research. Dr. Kalay tailors care to each trimester and works closely with your prenatal team. New patients are welcome — call (530) 441-2225 to schedule.