Injuries We Treat
Prenatal Chiropractor in Kingwood, TX
Pregnancy changes how your body carries weight. Dr. Hamel offers gentle, pregnancy-safe care to ease back, hip, and pelvic pain through every trimester.
About This Condition
Gentle Care Through Every Trimester
As pregnancy progresses, shifting weight, a changing center of gravity, and the hormone relaxin loosening ligaments can lead to back, hip, and pelvic pain. Gentle chiropractic care can help your body adapt more comfortably.
Dr. Hamel uses soft, pregnancy-appropriate techniques to support pelvic balance and ease the discomforts that come with each trimester, always with your comfort and safety first.
How We Help
How We Support Pregnancy
Care is gentle and tailored to your stage of pregnancy:
- Gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic adjustments
- Webster-informed technique for pelvic balance
- Soft-tissue therapy for tight hips and low back
- Supportive positioning for comfort during care
- Stretching and mobility guidance
- Posture coaching for a changing center of gravity
- Self-care tips for relief between visits
- Coordination with your OB or midwife
What We See
Common Causes We Treat
We help with the common discomforts of pregnancy:
Low Back & Pelvic Pain
Added load and loosened ligaments straining the lower back.
Hip & SI Joint Pain
Pelvic-joint stress as the body prepares for birth.
Sciatic-Type Leg Pain
Nerve irritation from postural and pelvic changes.
Posture & Balance Changes
A shifting center of gravity loading the spine.
Round Ligament Discomfort
Stretching ligaments that support the growing uterus.
Tension & Stiffness
General aches from carrying extra weight.
What to Watch For
Comfort and Safety First
Every pregnancy is different, and we tailor care accordingly. We coordinate with your OB or midwife and will always direct you to them for anything outside the scope of chiropractic care. Your comfort guides every visit.
Common Questions
Kingwood Chiropractic FAQs
Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?
Gentle, pregnancy-appropriate chiropractic care is widely used for pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain. Dr. Hamel adapts technique and positioning to your stage and comfort, and coordinates with your OB or midwife.
What is the Webster technique?
It's a gentle, specific approach focused on pelvic balance and reducing tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles.
Can it help with sciatic pain in pregnancy?
Often, yes. Pelvic and postural changes can irritate the sciatic nerve, and gentle care can relieve that pressure.
When can I start prenatal chiropractic?
Care can begin at any point in pregnancy. Many patients start when discomfort appears, often in the second or third trimester.
Will the adjustments hurt?
No — prenatal techniques are gentle, with supportive positioning so you stay comfortable throughout.
Do I need to tell my OB before I start?
It's a good idea to keep your care team informed, and we actively coordinate with your OB or midwife throughout your care.
Take the First Step
Comfortable Through Pregnancy
Gentle, pregnancy-safe care for the aches that come with each trimester. Same-week appointments are available.