If pregnancy back pain is waking you up at night, you are not alone. We put it this way: "Is pregnancy back pain waking you up at night? You are in good company." Looking for a pregnancy chiropractor Royal Oak moms can call? At Van Every Family Chiropractic Center, we offer gentle, pregnancy-specific care. Here is why the pain tends to show up as baby grows.
Why does back pain tend to show up as baby grows?
Two changes in your body load the lower back and pelvis as pregnancy moves along. The first is posture: "Your center of gravity shifts forward, which increases the curve in your lower back".
A body that carries weight in a new place is asking the lower back to hold a different curve, and that is a lot to ask of it all day and all night. For many moms, that is when the discomfort starts to follow them into bed.
What does relaxin do during pregnancy?
Relaxin is a hormone your body makes in pregnancy that softens ligaments and joints. We said it simply: "Your body makes relaxin, a hormone that softens ligaments and joints."
That is not a flaw. In our words, "It is there by design to make room for baby and birth, and it can leave your pelvis and back working harder". Softer ligaments and a shifted center of gravity together explain why the pelvis and back feel the work of pregnancy. You can read more on our page about prenatal and pregnancy back pain.
Pregnancy chiropractor Royal Oak: what care looks like here
At Van Every, pregnancy care is gentle and made for pregnancy. We offer "gentle, pregnancy-specific chiropractic care to support comfort and movement as your body changes".
All three of our doctors, Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner, see pregnant patients and do all of our techniques. You can read about our approach on the prenatal chiropractic page, learn about our techniques, or meet the doctors before you come in.
Who is this for, and where do moms come from?
It is for any pregnant mom whose back is telling her something at night, and for the friend who needs to hear it. Our message was: "Save this for the next time someone tells you to just deal with it". If that sounds familiar, you have a place to call.
Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, and families come to us from Troy, Ferndale, Berkley and Clawson as well. If you live near Troy or anywhere else around Royal Oak, we would be glad to see you.
How do I book a visit?
Call or text us at (248) 616-0900, or book online. Tell us you are pregnant and that your back is keeping you up, and our team will take it from there.
Frequently asked questions
Why does back pain show up as baby grows?
Two changes happen as baby grows. Your center of gravity shifts forward, which increases the curve in your lower back. Your body also makes relaxin, a hormone that softens ligaments and joints. It is there by design to make room for baby and birth, and it can leave your pelvis and back working harder.
What kind of care do you offer pregnant patients?
We offer gentle, pregnancy-specific chiropractic care in Royal Oak to support comfort and movement as your body changes. All three of our doctors, Dr. Anna Saylor, Dr. John Johr and Dr. Zach Conner, see pregnant patients and use all of our techniques. Call or text (248) 616-0900 to book.
What is relaxin?
Relaxin is a hormone your body makes during pregnancy that softens ligaments and joints. It is there by design to make room for baby and birth. We also explain that it can leave your pelvis and back working harder, which is one reason back pain tends to show up as baby grows.
How do I book a pregnancy visit in Royal Oak?
Call or text (248) 616-0900 to book, or use our online scheduling page. Our office is at 4203 Rochester Rd in Royal Oak, and families come to us from Troy, Ferndale, Berkley and Clawson. If someone has told you to just deal with it, give us a call.
