Chiropractic during Pregnancy
How can we help you?
During pregnancy your body changes and adapts to your growing baby, changes to your posture, centre of gravity and the natural curvature of your spine are all common. These mechanical and hormonal changes can put pressure on your spine and pelvis and cause pain, stiffness and discomfort. The added stress on your joints is completely normal but we can help reduce the symptoms and alleviate some of the tension and pain that you may be experiencing.
We are passionate about helping families through the pregnancy and postnatal period, providing relief from discomfort or pain and support during what can often be a stressful time. We can work with your midwife, doctor, doula or other members of your pregnancy care team to ensure your experience is as positive and comfortable as possible.
Your pregnancy should not be a painful experience and through chiropractic care we can help provide relief throughout all stages of this journey and into motherhood.
HOW WE ADAPT OUR APPROACH
Our pregnancy team have undergone extensive extra training in perinatal Chiropractic and have many years of experience supporting expectant mums.
All appointments start with an initial consultation where we can assess your concerns and learn more about your pregnancy to date. We can then devise a care plan that is specific to you. This will often include a combination of gentle adjustments to your lower back and pelvis, stretches and soft tissue work around your hips and back and advice on safe exercises and stretches to do at home.
For later stages of pregnancy we have cushions and specialist pillows to ensure you can get comfortable during your treatment and we can properly support your bump.
MORE THAN JUST LOW BACK PAIN
Although low back and pelvis pain are common symptoms experienced in pregnancy, our team look at how the whole body moves and functions and how this has changed or is changing as your pregnancy progresses. Our treatment may be able to help address other stresses and strains on your body during pregnancy and after birth.
CREATING SPACE AND STABILITY
Our Chiropractors who treat women during their pregnancy are trained in the Webster technique, a specific Chiropractic technique aimed at gently restoring balance to the pelvis and the surrounding muscles and ligaments. It can help to reduce areas of tension leading to a more comfortable pregnancy and create a more stable feeling around the pelvis and hips.
What to Expect
Assessment
Your initial consultation will begin with a full health history to enable your chiropractor to learn more about you, your pregnancy and any previous pregnancies and the condition for which you are seeking help. This will be followed by a physical examination tailored to your needs and is likely to include tests involving the nerves, muscles and joints of the area of complaint and other areas which may be contributing.
Report of findings
If further testing or referral is required, your referral options will be discussed with you at this point.
Treatment AND exercises
Once you are happy with your treatment options and have had any questions you may have answered your first treatment can start. This usually takes place within your first visit.
We are happy to liaise with your midwife or doctor at any point during your course of treatment with us.
Why choose us?
Convenient healthcare
We are open 6 days a week and can offer appointments up to 7pm to suit your commitments.
We aim to accommodate new patients within 48 hours of enquiry.
Conveniently located with easy access from central London and the A3.
Easy to use online booking system with instant confirmation; book with us anytime, from anywhere.
Ground floor premises with free onsite parking.
Treatment can usually be started on your first visit.
EXPERIENCE, EXPERTISE AND CLINICAL EXCELLENCE
Established in New Malden over 40 years ago, with a first-class team who have been picked for their extensive experience and clinical knowledge.
Awarded the ‘Clinic Management Quality Mark’ and the ‘Patient Practice Quality Mark’ by the Royal College of Chiropractors for clinical excellence and consistently exceeding our customers’ expectations.
All our Chiropractors are registered with the British Chiropractic Association (BCA) and General Chiropractic Council (GCC).
Our practitioners are registered and offer direct billing with most health insurance companies including Axa, Bupa, WPA, Cigna and Vitality.
Friendly and honest team
Our highly trained reception team are on hand to answer your queries via phone, email or in person.
We are genuinely interested in helping you get better and stay that way.
No gimmicks or sales pitches, we offer a simple pay as you go fee structure.
Our team regularly co-manage patients, to ensure that you are receiving the best treatment and get better quicker.
Personalised treatment plans to suit your specific needs.
If we don’t think we are the best people to help you, we will tell you… and then help find you someone who is!
