Prenatal chiropractic/Pregnancy/Postpartum
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— POSTPARTUM · MOM CARE

Postpartum chiropractic.

You took care of baby for nine months. Now let's take care of you. Postpartum chiropractic in Jacksonville and Orange Park.

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01 — WHAT IT IS

Your body did something huge. It deserves a plan.

Pregnancy changed your posture, loosened your ligaments, and stretched your core for months. Then the baby arrived, and now you are lifting a car seat, bending over a crib, and feeding for hours with your head down. It is no wonder so many new moms end up with back, neck, and hip pain.

The hormone relaxin that loosened your pelvis for birth does not leave the day you deliver. Your joints can stay looser for months, especially while breastfeeding. That makes the pelvis and low back easier to strain during all the lifting and carrying that comes with a newborn.

Postpartum chiropractic care helps your spine and pelvis settle back into balance, eases the pain, and rebuilds the strength you need for everyday mom life.

02 — SYMPTOMS

Common after baby

Low back pain
An ache that builds from lifting, bending, and carrying all day.
Pelvic and hip pain
Pain at the front or back of the pelvis, or when you walk or climb stairs.
Neck and shoulder pain
Tightness from looking down while feeding, rocking, and holding baby.
Upper back pain
A burn between the shoulder blades from feeding and carrying.
Wrist and thumb pain
Soreness from lifting baby under the arms over and over.
A weak core
You feel unstable lifting the car seat or getting up off the floor.
03 — HOW WE TREAT IT

How we help you recover.

01
A postpartum exam
Your birth, your recovery so far, and what hurts. After a C-section we plan around your OB's clearance and your incision.
02
Gentle adjustments
Specific, gentle adjustments to rebalance the pelvis, low back, and upper back.
03
Rehab exercise
Guided core, hip, and back exercises so lifting and carrying feel strong again.
04
Everyday fixes
Feeding positions, car-seat and crib lifting technique, and simple stretches you can do in five minutes.
— CALL YOUR DOCTOR FIRST
Call your OB or 911 right away for heavy bleeding, a fever, a painful red or swollen leg, chest pain or trouble breathing, a severe headache, an incision that is red, hot, or draining, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby.
— GOOD TO KNOW

When to start

There is no prize for waiting until the pain is bad. After a vaginal birth, many moms come in within the first few weeks once they feel up to leaving the house. After a C-section, we wait until your OB clears you for activity.

We start gently. Early visits focus on easing pain and rebalancing the pelvis. As you heal, we add exercise to rebuild strength.

Care that started in pregnancy

Many of our postpartum moms saw us during pregnancy with Dr. Jessica Bellinger, our Webster Certified chiropractor, and keep coming after the baby arrives. If you are new to us, that is fine too. We see postpartum moms at our Southside Jacksonville and Orange Park offices.

Use the form on this page, choose Postpartum, and our team will call you to set up a time that works around your baby's schedule.

— Prenatal & postpartum care

New mom? Let's get you feeling strong again.

Tell us where you are in your recovery and save $50 on your initial visit. Our team will call you, answer your questions, and find a time that works around your baby's schedule.

  • ✓ Webster Certified chiropractor
  • ✓ Pregnancy tables that keep pressure off your belly
  • ✓ Safe in every trimester, and after baby arrives
  • ✓ We coordinate with your OB or midwife

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— COMMON QUESTIONS

Postpartum questions.

How soon after giving birth can I see a chiropractor?
Many moms come in within the first few weeks after a vaginal birth once they feel up to it. After a C-section, we wait until your OB clears you for activity. Either way, we start gently and build from there.
What does postpartum chiropractic help with?
The most common reasons are low back pain, pelvic and hip pain, and neck and upper-back pain from feeding and carrying your baby. We also help moms rebuild core and hip strength so everyday lifting feels easier.
I had a C-section. Is chiropractic safe for me?
Once your OB has cleared you, yes. We keep all pressure away from your incision and use positions that are comfortable for you. Tell us about your surgery at your first visit so we can plan around it.
Will you work on my core and pelvic floor?
We build core, hip, and back strength with guided rehab exercise. If your symptoms point to a pelvic floor problem, such as leaking or pelvic pressure, we will tell you and help you find a pelvic floor specialist.
Is postpartum chiropractic covered by insurance?
It is usually billed like other chiropractic care. Coverage depends on your plan, and our team checks your benefits before your first visit.
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Postpartum chiropractic and rehab in Southside Jacksonville and Orange Park.

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