Pregnancy

Are you having difficulty with pregnancy, Chiropractic might be the answer you were looking for.

Common Concerns During Pregnancy We See at KAW Chiropractic

Pregnancy is a time of incredible change, and with those changes often come new physical challenges. As your body adapts to support your growing baby, shifts in posture, ligament tension, and hormonal changes can place extra strain on your spine, pelvis, and joints. At KAW Chiropractic, we help expecting mothers across Ballarat, Alfredton, and surrounding areas find relief from common pregnancy-related discomforts, including:

  • Lower Back Pain – As your posture changes and your belly grows, the lower back works harder to support the added weight. This can lead to muscle tension, stiffness, and general discomfort.

  • Pelvic Pain & Instability – Hormonal changes loosen pelvic ligaments to prepare for birth, but this can sometimes cause pain or instability in the pelvis, hips, or pubic region.

  • Sciatica – Pressure from the expanding uterus or changes in pelvic alignment can irritate the sciatic nerve, causing sharp pain, tingling, or numbness that radiates down the leg.

  • Round Ligament Pain – The ligaments that support your uterus stretch as your pregnancy progresses, sometimes causing sharp twinges or pulling sensations in the lower abdomen or hips.

  • Mid-Back & Rib Discomfort – As the baby grows, changes in posture and rib movement can lead to tightness or pain through the upper back and ribs, especially when breathing deeply or sleeping on your side.

  • Postural Changes & Fatigue – The combination of weight gain, breast changes, and shifting balance can create strain through the spine and shoulders, often leading to fatigue and tension.

These changes are a normal part of pregnancy — but that doesn’t mean you need to live with discomfort. At KAW Chiropractic, we use gentle, pregnancy-safe techniques to help balance your spine and pelvis, reduce tension, and support a more comfortable pregnancy journey.

Gentle Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy at KAW Chiropractic

Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it can also bring new challenges for your body. As your posture changes and your centre of gravity shifts, extra strain is often placed on the lower back, hips, and pelvis — leading to discomfort, stiffness, or pain. At KAW Chiropractic, we support women across Ballarat, Alfredton, and surrounding areas with gentle, safe, and evidence-based chiropractic care designed to help you move comfortably throughout your pregnancy.

Pregnancy-related pain can arise from many factors, including postural changes, pelvic misalignment, ligament tension, and increased pressure on the spine and joints. Our chiropractors use a careful, whole-body approach — assessing spinal balance, pelvic alignment, and movement patterns to help ease discomfort and support optimal function for both mum and baby.

Our goal is to help you:

  • Relieve back, hip, and pelvic pain

  • Improve posture, flexibility, and balance

  • Support comfort and mobility throughout pregnancy

At KAW Chiropractic, our focus isn’t just on relieving pain — it’s on helping you feel your best as your body changes. With tailored, gentle adjustments and personalised care, we aim to help you enjoy a more comfortable, balanced, and healthy pregnancy.

Book your appointment today with your trusted pregnancy chiropractor in Alfredton and take a natural step toward a smoother, more comfortable pregnancy journey.

Hey guys, Dr Stephen here from KAW chiropractic, we have a lot of pregnant women come through the practice to support their health as they go through their pregnancy. Now a lot of people are unsure if you can actually receive chiropractic care while you are pregnant. The answer to that is yes, there's a lot of different techniques, and we can cater it to any stage of the pregnancy, up from two weeks right up to 40 plus weeks now, the reason it's beneficial to get adjust and get worked on whilst you're pregnant is because it supports the health of the spine, the nervous system of the mother, which is obviously going to be beneficial to the child, but particularly as we get through the latter stages of the pregnancy and the hormones change, it really affects the ligament laxity of the pelvis, as we all know, so, particularly in mothers who had a pre existing back injury, which may not have been very bad. It's really common as they get through their pregnancy that that back pain or that issue that they had starts to get exacerbated and worse. So ensuring that we keep the health of the spine and nervous system of the mother healthy through the pregnancy, particularly the latter stages, it's been shown to be really beneficial for the birthing process, for both the mother and the child, to make sure that everything goes well and everything remains healthy. So if you are pregnant and you're dealing with any symptoms or you just want to make sure that you do have a smooth pregnancy, it's definitely worth getting your spine checked and just having some regular checkups.

How We Help You Feel and Function at Your Best

At KAW Chiropractic, we’re passionate about helping you improve your spinal health and overall wellbeing through personalised, hands-on care. From your first visit, our focus is on understanding your unique needs and guiding you toward long-term results.

  • Comprehensive Understanding – Your journey begins with a thorough assessment. We take the time to learn about your health history, perform spinal and postural checks, and use modern assessment tools to see how your body is functioning. This gives us a clear picture of what’s really going on beneath the surface.

  • Tailored Chiropractic Care – Everyone’s spine and lifestyle are different. That’s why we design a care plan built around your goals, whether that’s pain relief, better posture, improved performance, or overall mobility. As your body responds, your plan adapts with you.

  • Gentle, Effective Techniques – Our chiropractors use a combination of proven, safe methods — including gentle spinal adjustments — to help correct alignment issues, ease tension, and restore proper movement.

  • Beyond Pain Relief – We believe true health is more than just being pain-free. Our approach supports better sleep, higher energy, and greater resilience so you can enjoy a better quality of life.

  • Empowering You for the Future – We equip you with simple stretches, posture advice, and practical tips to keep your spine strong and healthy long after your visits. Our goal is to help you take control of your health and stay feeling great for the long term.

At KAW Chiropractic, it’s not just about getting you out of pain — it’s about helping you move better, live better and enjoy life as it should be lived.

  • The Chiropractor service we recommend will be based on an initial assessment of your issues. We design all treatment plans specifically for individual conditions to ensure the fastest recovery times.

  • Every case is different regarding back pain, so our treatments always begin with a whole-body assessment. Our expert team will discover the areas of your body that are causing you pain and put together a personalised treatment plan that targets these areas.

  • Drinking water helps to maintain elasticity in your muscles. Chiropractic treatment involves adjusting your muscles to support your spine and other problem areas of your body. If you don't drink enough water, your muscles may revert to their original position, which can lengthen your recovery time.

  • Your injury or complaint determines your treatment plan and the frequency of your visits to our Ballarat Chiropractors or Osteopaths. After your initial assessment, we will outline a treatment plan specific to you, which will tell you how many times a week you will need to visit.

  • Chiropractors and Osteopaths understand the bones and muscles related to your posture and where issues can arise. Through individual assessments, our team will locate the source of pain or injury and create a treatment plan based on the evidence that your body provides.

  • Not all Chiropractic or Osteopathic treatment is about cracking. Different injuries require different methods of treatment. If you are concerned about cracking as part of your treatment plan, we encourage you to speak to one of our Chiropractors or Osteopaths in Ballarat about these during your initial assessment.

  • Chiropractic treatment requires you to rest your body in a comfortable and suitable position directly after a session. You should drink plenty of water to help your body adjust to the changes that have been made and pay close attention to your posture.

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If joint pain or injury is holding you back from being able to live the active life you want, why wait to fix it? There is a long-term solution to recurring injury and chronic pain. With KAW Chiropractic treatments and services, we can help you recover from pain and injury to get you back out there, living life to the fullest. Ready to move forward? Come and see us at our clinic, or contact us to book and appointment today.

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