Prenatal Chiropractic in Centennial
Your body was designed to grow and carry a baby, and it deserves a little extra attention while doing that remarkable work. At Axiom Health Solutions, prenatal chiropractic care focuses on your comfort, movement, and musculoskeletal health as your body changes. Whether you’re early in pregnancy or counting down the weeks until delivery, we’re here for you.
Gentle, Webster-Certified Care for Pregnancy
Dr. Tes Hardison is certified in the Webster Technique, a chiropractic approach taught through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It focuses on assessing the pelvis and addressing associated joint and soft tissue tension, including structures at the front and back of the pelvis.
She often uses a twin-size bed and king-size bed analogy to explain her approach to pelvic mobility and comfort during pregnancy. It’s a memorable way of describing why she pays close attention to the changes happening throughout your body.
When Your Center of Gravity Starts Shifting
As your baby grows, your center of gravity moves forward, your hips widen, and your posture changes. Suddenly, you’re moving differently than you did a few months ago, and those changes can bring some unwelcome discomfort.
Common concerns include:
- Lower back, hip, or pelvic pain
- Pubic bone discomfort
- Tightness or pulling around the belly and pelvis
- One-sided strain from carrying a toddler on your hip
- Difficulty finding a comfortable resting position
Some moms first contact us later in pregnancy, even after learning their baby is breech. While chiropractic care doesn’t turn a breech baby, we can assess musculoskeletal concerns while you continue working with your maternity care team.
A Neurological Perspective Makes Our Approach Different
With a background in chiropractic neurology, Dr. Tes looks beyond the spine. She evaluates balance, coordination, and how your changing center of gravity affects the way you move.
Along with Webster adjustments, she may use gentle instruments such as the Activator® or Integrator, used with Torque Release Technique®. These low-force approaches allow her to tailor care to your comfort and assessment findings, including during postpartum visits.
Ten Minutes to Get Comfortable
Here’s something our pregnant moms especially appreciate: our adjustable pregnancy table lets you lie face down, with pillows supporting your belly and chest. For women who haven’t been able to rest comfortably on their stomachs in months, that alone can feel wonderful!
The adjustment itself typically takes about 10 minutes. We’ll also share simple exercises you can try at home.
How often should you come in? That depends on you. Moms who start early may visit a couple of times a month or weekly. If you’re starting after 28 weeks, we may recommend more frequent visits initially, depending on your assessment and comfort.
A Little More Comfort as Your Family Grows
Pregnancy brings enough changes without feeling uncomfortable every time you move. If back, hip, or pelvic discomfort is bothering you, we’d love to talk about whether prenatal chiropractic care may be appropriate.
Contact Axiom Health Solutions to schedule your visit.