Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Salt Lake City

Updated September 2026

Pregnancy brings significant changes to your body as your baby grows. Changes in posture, movement, joint loading, and your center of gravity can contribute to discomfort in the lower back, pelvis, hips, and surrounding muscles.

For some patients, conservative musculoskeletal care may be one part of managing those changes.

At Canada Chiropractic in Salt Lake City, Dr. Angie Canada, DC evaluates each patient individually to determine whether chiropractic care may be appropriate during pregnancy. Treatment can be modified based on stage of pregnancy, symptoms, comfort, health history, and recommendations of the prenatal care provider.

The goal is not to treat pregnancy itself, but to address appropriate musculoskeletal concerns that may arise during pregnancy and help patients remain as comfortable and mobile as possible.

Why Back, Hip, and Pelvic Discomfort Can Occur During Pregnancy

As pregnancy progresses, the body continually adapts to accommodate a growing baby. Center of gravity changes, the way a person stands and moves may change, and additional demands are placed on the muscles and joints of the lower back and pelvis.

Some pregnant patients also experience changes in hip comfort, muscle tension, or mobility. Pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic-girdle pain are recognized musculoskeletal complaints, although symptoms and their causes can vary considerably from one person to another.

Because there can be several reasons for discomfort during pregnancy, an individualized evaluation is important rather than assuming every back, hip, or pelvic symptom has the same cause. Learn more about low-back pain treatment.

Is Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Safe?

Chiropractic and other forms of manual care are sometimes used as part of conservative management for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal discomfort. Pregnancy changes how care should be approached, however. Treatment should be individualized based on symptoms, stage of pregnancy, health history, comfort, and any relevant recommendations from an obstetric or prenatal care provider.

Dr. Canada can modify positioning and treatment techniques to accommodate pregnancy and avoid unnecessary pressure on the abdomen.

Research examining chiropractic care for pregnancy-related low-back and pelvic-girdle pain has found some favorable findings, but the overall evidence remains inconclusive rather than definitive. Canada Chiropractic does not present prenatal chiropractic care as a cure for pregnancy-related symptoms or as something every pregnant patient needs. Care is considered on an individual basis.

Why Do Some Pregnant Patients Seek Chiropractic Care?

Pregnant patients may seek chiropractic care when musculoskeletal changes begin interfering with comfort, movement, sleep, work, exercise, or everyday activities. Depending on the individual, concerns may include:

Pregnancy-related low-back discomfort
Hip or pelvic discomfort
Muscle tension
Changes in mobility
Discomfort associated with prolonged sitting, standing, or movement
Musculoskeletal symptoms affecting normal daily activities

Some patients may also experience pain that travels into the buttock or leg. Because radiating pain can have different causes, these symptoms should be evaluated rather than automatically assumed to be sciatica.

The purpose of an evaluation is to determine whether symptoms appear appropriate for conservative chiropractic management and what type of care, if any, makes sense for that particular patient.

What to Expect From a Prenatal Chiropractic Visit

A prenatal chiropractic visit at Canada Chiropractic begins with a conversation about symptoms, pregnancy, health history, activities, and goals. Dr. Canada may evaluate movement, mobility, muscle tension, and joint function to better understand the musculoskeletal factors that may be contributing to discomfort.

If chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment may include techniques selected for individual needs and comfort, such as:

Gentle chiropractic adjustments
Soft-tissue techniques
Mobility work
Positioning modifications
Appropriate home movement or exercise recommendations

Treatment is not based on a predetermined number of visits or the assumption that every pregnant patient needs the same type of adjustment. A care plan can change as pregnancy progresses and as symptoms and mobility change.

Can Chiropractic Care Help Pregnancy-Related Back Pain?

Low-back pain is common during pregnancy, but that does not mean every case has the same cause or should receive the same treatment. An evaluation can help determine whether mechanical or musculoskeletal factors appear to be contributing to symptoms.

When chiropractic care is appropriate, treatment may focus on improving mobility, addressing muscle and joint-related contributors to discomfort, and helping patients continue normal activities as comfortably as possible.

Current research does not justify promising that chiropractic treatment will eliminate pregnancy-related back pain. Dr. Canada bases recommendations on the individual patient rather than making broad claims about what prenatal chiropractic treatment can accomplish.

When Should You Contact Your Prenatal Care Provider?

Pregnancy can cause common musculoskeletal discomfort, including low-back, hip, and pelvic pain. However, new, severe, unusual, or worsening symptoms should be discussed with an OB-GYN, midwife, or other prenatal care provider rather than assumed to be routine pregnancy-related pain.

Symptoms such as fever, burning with urination, vaginal bleeding, severe or rapidly worsening pain, new neurological symptoms, or other concerning changes may require medical evaluation and should be reported promptly to a prenatal care provider.

Chiropractic care may be appropriate for some musculoskeletal complaints during pregnancy, but it should complement—not replace—appropriate prenatal medical care.

Prenatal Chiropractic Care With Dr. Angie Canada

Dr. Angie Canada, DC has practiced chiropractic since 2012 and also brings 13 years of prior massage-therapy experience to her approach to musculoskeletal care.

That background influences the way she considers the relationship between joints, muscles, soft tissues, movement, and the patient’s overall presentation rather than focusing solely on one area of discomfort.

At Canada Chiropractic, recommendations are individualized. Dr. Canada takes time to understand what a patient is experiencing, explain findings, and discuss whether chiropractic care appears appropriate for their needs. If symptoms suggest that another type of evaluation or care would be more appropriate, that should be part of the conversation as well.

Frequently Asked Questions About Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy

Can chiropractic treatment be modified during pregnancy?

Yes. Positioning and treatment techniques can be modified as pregnancy progresses to accommodate comfort and avoid unnecessary pressure on the abdomen. The specific approach should depend on stage of pregnancy, symptoms, health history, and examination findings.

Do I need to talk with my OB-GYN before seeing a chiropractor?

It is a good idea to keep an OB-GYN, midwife, or other prenatal provider informed about symptoms and additional care being considered during pregnancy. Patients with unusual, severe, or worsening symptoms should speak with their prenatal provider before assuming the problem is musculoskeletal.

Can pregnancy cause back, hip, or pelvic pain?

Yes. Pregnancy can be accompanied by changes in posture, movement, and loading of the lower back and pelvis. Symptoms can have different causes, which is why individual evaluation is important.

Can pregnancy cause sciatica?

Pregnancy can be associated with pain that travels into the buttock or leg, but not all radiating leg pain is true sciatica. An evaluation can help distinguish possible nerve-related symptoms from referred musculoskeletal pain.

How do I find a pregnancy-safe chiropractor near me?

If you are looking for a chiropractor during pregnancy, ask about the practitioner’s experience working with pregnant patients, how treatment and positioning are modified during pregnancy, and how they coordinate care when symptoms may require evaluation by a prenatal or medical provider.