Prenatal Chiropractor in West Omaha
Back, hip, and pelvic pain during pregnancy is common. It is not something you have to just wait out. Dr. Becker is certified in the Webster Technique and treats expecting moms through every stage.
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- West Omaha · Millard · Elkhorn
- Most insurance accepted
- Same-week appointments
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Your body changes a lot in nine months, and it changes fast. Your center of gravity moves forward. Your low back curves more to keep you upright. The ligaments that normally hold your pelvis firm start to soften. Most of that is your body doing exactly what it should. It also explains why so many pregnant women end up with a sore low back, an aching hip, or pain right through the pelvis.
You do not have to tough it out until delivery.
What we see most during pregnancy
- Low back pain. The most common one by far. As the belly grows forward, the low back has to work harder to hold you upright, and the joints and muscles back there get overloaded.
- Pelvic and pubic pain. Aching or sharp pain across the front or back of the pelvis, often worse when you roll over in bed, get out of the car, or go up stairs. This comes from the pelvic joints moving more than they used to.
- Sciatica and leg pain. Pain that runs from the low back or buttock down the leg. Sometimes it is the sciatic nerve, and sometimes it is a deep hip muscle squeezing the nerve as it passes by. The exam tells us which.
- Hip pain when you sleep. Side sleeping is the only comfortable option late in pregnancy for a lot of women, and it puts hours of pressure on the same hip every night.
- Rib and upper back pain. More common later on, when there is simply less room and the ribs get pushed outward.
- Round ligament pain. Sharp, quick pulls low on one or both sides when you move suddenly.
The Webster Technique
Webster is a specific chiropractic method for pregnant patients. It looks at the sacrum and the pelvis, the joints there, and the muscles and ligaments attached to them, and it addresses what is not moving or balanced the way it should be.
Getting certified in it takes training beyond a chiropractic degree. Dr. Becker is certified in it, and it is a core part of how prenatal care works here.
In plain terms: pregnancy asks a lot of your pelvis, and Webster is a careful, pregnancy-specific way of working with it.
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
For most pregnancies, yes, and it is a common part of prenatal care. What changes is how it is done.
We use tables and positioning made for a pregnant belly, so you are never lying face down on a hard surface. The adjustments are gentle and adapted to how far along you are. As things change trimester to trimester, the approach changes with you.
There are pregnancy conditions where we would want you cleared by your OB or midwife first, or where chiropractic is not the right call at all. We ask about those at your first visit. If we think you should talk to your doctor before we start, we will tell you, and we are glad to work alongside your OB or midwife rather than around them.
What to expect at your first visit
- History. How far along you are, how the pregnancy has gone, where it hurts, what makes it worse, how you are sleeping, and anything your OB or midwife has already told you.
- Exam. We look at how your pelvis and low back are moving, check the muscles around them, and look at how you stand and walk now that things have shifted.
- Your plan. A plain explanation of what is causing your pain and what we would do about it. No imaging during pregnancy.
- First treatment. Gentle, on pregnancy-appropriate positioning, usually the same day.
- Things to do at home. Sleep positions, how to get in and out of a car without the sharp catch, and a couple of easy movements that help between visits.
Care after the baby comes
The postpartum stretch gets ignored. Your pelvis and low back are settling back down, and you are suddenly lifting a car seat twenty times a day, feeding in whatever position works at 3 a.m., and carrying a baby on one hip. New low back, neck, and upper back pain is extremely common in those first months.
We see plenty of new moms. Come in whenever you are ready.
Many insurance plans cover chiropractic care during pregnancy. HSA and FSA cards welcome. We check your benefits before your first visit so there are no surprises. See how insurance works →
Prenatal chiropractic for West Omaha, Millard, and Elkhorn
Our office is on Mason Street in West Omaha, easy to get to from Millard, Elkhorn, and the rest of the metro. Parking is close to the door, which matters more than you would think at 34 weeks. We keep same-week appointments open.
Frequently asked questions
How far along can I be and still come in?
Any stage. We see women in the first trimester and we see women days away from delivery. The approach changes as you go, but there is no cutoff.
How do I lie down with a belly?
We use pregnancy-specific tables and positioning so your belly is supported and you are comfortable. You are never face down on a flat table. If a position does not feel right, say so and we will change it.
Do I need my OB or midwife to okay it first?
Usually not, but it depends on your pregnancy. We ask about your history at the first visit. If anything makes us want your OB or midwife in the loop first, we will tell you straight out. We are happy to coordinate with them.
Will you take X-rays?
No. We do not image during pregnancy. Everything we need comes from your history and a hands-on exam.
What is the Webster Technique, in one sentence?
A chiropractic method developed specifically for pregnant patients that focuses on the sacrum and pelvis and the muscles and ligaments around them.
Can I bring my other kids?
Yes. Plenty of our patients do. Nobody here is going to be bothered by it.
How soon after delivery can I come back?
Whenever you feel ready. Some women come in within a few weeks, others wait longer. There is no wrong answer, and we will work with wherever your body is.
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Get some relief before the baby comes
Pregnancy is hard enough without a back that hurts every time you stand up. The first visit tells you what is driving your pain and whether we can help.