Postpartum Chiropractor
Do You Need a Chiropractic Adjustment After Childbirth?
While no one has to get a postpartum chiropractic adjustment after giving birth, many new mothers find it very helpful. The postpartum period brings a lot of physical stress – back pain, poor sleep, and fatigue are common. Chiropractic care can help ease these issues. It’s a safe, drug-free, and natural way to help your body recover and feel better after delivery. Everyone’s recovery looks different, but if you’re looking for ways to feel more comfortable and supported during this stage, seeing a postpartum chiropractor might be a very good choice.

How Soon After Delivery Can You See a Chiropractor
Most chiropractors suggest waiting around six weeks after giving birth before starting postpartum care. This gives your body time to rest and heal naturally. However, every person recovers differently – some may feel ready for gentle pregnancy chiropractic adjustments earlier. If you’re thinking about postnatal chiropractic care before the six-week mark, it’s best to check with your doctor or midwife first. They can help decide if your body is ready.
What to Expect from Chiropractic Care After Pregnancy
- Initial Consultation. Your chiropractor will review your health history, discuss any symptoms, and perform a physical exam to better understand your needs.
- Gentle Adjustments. Specific, pregnancy-safe adjustments are used to improve spinal and pelvic function, which reduces discomfort and supports healing.
- Soft Tissue Therapy. Techniques like myofascial release may be used to relax tight muscles and ease muscle tension.
- Exercise and Posture Advice. Your postpartum chiropractor may recommend exercises to strengthen your body and give tips on maintaining better posture during daily tasks like holding or feeding your baby.
Benefits of Chiropractic Care Following Pregnancy and Childbirth
The postpartum period often brings quite a few musculoskeletal issues, from joint strain to muscle tension and posture changes. Postpartum chiropractic care focuses specifically on these kinds of issues, making it a natural fit for recovery after childbirth. It can support the body as it adjusts and heals in the weeks and months after delivery.
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Improved Posture
Pregnancy can change your posture as your body compensates for a growing belly and changing weight distribution. After childbirth, many new moms continue to deal with poor posture, especially while feeding, holding, or carrying their baby. Chiropractic care can help reduce strain on the neck, shoulders, and lower back. By addressing these postural issues, chiropractors can help you move more naturally and prevent long-term issues. Better posture also means less fatigue and better overall body function. -
Relief From Back, Shoulder, and Lower Back Pain
Postpartum life often includes repetitive movements like lifting, feeding, and bending, which can put a lot of strain on the neck, shoulders, and back. Poor posture and muscle fatigue can also lead to ongoing discomfort and even pain in these areas. Chiropractic care targets the spine and surrounding muscles to ease tension, improve movement, and reduce ongoing inflammation, which is a main cause of pain in many cases. Regular adjustments can address pain caused by daily tasks while also helping prevent it from becoming chronic.
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Restoration of Pelvic Floor Balance
Pregnancy and childbirth can place a lot of strain on the pelvic floor muscles, leading to issues like general discomfort, instability, and even urinary incontinence. Chiropractic care can assist in restoring pelvic floor balance by treating misalignments in the pelvis and spine, as they can cause muscle dysfunction. By using gentle adjustments and targeted therapies, postnatal chiropractor improves nerve function and muscle coordination. -
Support for the nervous system
Muscle tension and irritation around the spine can affect your nervous system, as there are countless important systems and nerves running through your spine. Postnatal chiropractor can improve how the nervous system communicates with the rest of the body. This is especially helpful after pregnancy, when the body is adjusting to hormonal and physical changes. Gentle spinal adjustments can help improve nerve function, and support overall health. A well-functioning nervous system can also improve mood, sleep, and physical recovery - making postpartum life a bit more manageable.
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Emotional resilience
The postpartum period can bring quite a few emotional highs and lows. They are often caused by hormonal shifts, sleep deprivation, and the demands of caring for a newborn. Chiropractic care can support emotional resilience by helping regulate the nervous system, easing physical tension, and improving sleep - factors that can directly affect mood. Feeling more comfortable in your body can make it easier to cope with daily stress and emotional challenges.
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Postnatal Chiropractic at Copper Wellness in Chicago, IL
At Copper Wellness, we understand that recovery doesn’t end after childbirth. Our postnatal chiropractic care helps new mothers manage pain by improving bodily functions. As an integrative healthcare clinic in Chicago, IL, we also offer supportive services like acupuncture, massage therapy, and physical therapy to improve your recovery experience even further. Back pain, pelvic tension, or fatigue, can be efficiently addressed by our personalized care to help you feel more like yourself again. Already worked with our prenatal chiropractor? We’re here to continue that care.
Reviews About Postpartum Chiropractor
I am moving from Chicago soon and truly going to miss this amazing clinic.
From the beginning, I was clear that billing transparency was important to me. Despite that, I ran into repeated issues with billing. The clinic charged me estimated amounts that didn’t ultimately match my Explanation of Benefits (EOB) from UnitedHealthcare, and when I brought up the discrepancies—with actual documentation to back it up—I was met with defensiveness rather than a willingness to resolve things collaboratively.
One particularly strange policy I encountered was that this clinic might charge a “clinic fee” if UnitedHealthcare doesn’t accommodate their cash rates. This seems to blur the lines between in-network and out-of-network billing.
Meanwhile, claims weren’t submitted to insurance promptly, which delayed payments and caused unnecessary confusion—none of which was my fault as the patient.
Bottom line: I paid what I was invoiced on time, asked reasonable questions when things didn’t add up, and was made to feel like I was the problem for doing so. I’ve since paused services until this can be sorted out—and I feel compelled to share my experience here.
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