Postpartum Chiropractic Care

Supporting Healing During the Postpartum Period

After giving birth, your body needs care and support as it recovers. 

We specialize in postpartum chiropractic care and can help support your body’s natural ability to heal and adjust after having a baby. 

During delivery, your body releases relaxin to help your joints become more mobile. This effect lasts for months and is extended while breastfeeding. When your joints are more elastic, chiropractic care can help keep your body in better alignment so it heals correctly.

It’s common for moms to feel pain or discomfort during the postpartum period. We often see moms with pelvic pain, sciatica, reduced range of motion, neck and back pain, and more. 

Our specialized treatment remains safe and highly effective in helping you heal after pregnancy. By addressing joint and muscular restrictions, our ultimate goal is to restore balance to the spine and pelvis, alleviate discomfort, and support healing in the postpartum period.

Dr. Amber and Dr. Malia are extensively trained with the expertise to care for you postpartum.

Our doctors are among the most highly trained chiropractors in Boulder, CO, for pregnancy, postpartum, and infant care and are certified through the ICPA.

  • “All I have to say is wonderful things about Well Spine! Megan and Dr. Amber are the BEST!! I had never had a chiropractor before and I was really nervous/scared for my first visit.

    I have been seeing Dr. Amber for ~9 months, pre-partum and postpartum. I have never had a provider get as detailed of a history as she did. I was so impressed with her thoroughness since my first visit with her. You never feel like another 15-minute appointment with her. She always takes time to understand how you’ve been doing and truly cares. She treats the whole patient and not just what you originally presented for. I highly recommend her!”

    Jill B.

  • “Dr. Amber and the team at Well Spine are terrific. I saw her for pregnancy and postpartum care. She helped with pelvic alignment, back pain, and SI joint stickiness. I'm feeling great 8 weeks postpartum and I'll continue seeing her for maintenance.”

    Vicki C.

  • “I have been seeing Dr Amber since my first pregnancy for pre- and post-natal care. I love her! She is very sweet and listens to everything I have to say. Not to mention I always feel great when I leave her office. During the alignments, she checks with me to make sure I'm feeling and doing okay. She also helped my first baby, who was huge, get past my sacrum while I was in labor. I can't thank her enough for what she has done for me!”

    Tess P.

When should I come in for my first postpartum appointment? 

We’ve seen moms hours after delivery and we’ve seen them months afterwards. Every mom, baby, and labor is different. 

Our recommendation is: when you feel safe leaving the house (physically and mentally), we’re ready to see you. 

If you aren’t hurting, we recommend a visit within one month following delivery. 

If you’re experiencing severe tailbone pain, pubic symphysis pain, or other discomfort, we recommend a visit within 2 weeks following delivery. We have a variety of pillows, bolsters and table setups to accommodate a C-section incision, tender breast tissue, a sore lower back and more.

Benefits of Chiropractic Care during the postpartum period include:

  • Reduced mid-back pain & tension due to breast & bottle feeding

  • Reduced low back aches & pains

  • Relief of Sciatica

  • Relief of Symphysis Pubis Disorder (SPD) 

  • Improvement in postpartum carpal tunnel symptoms

  • Ensures proper alignment of the pelvis as relaxin leaves the body, resulting in less low back pain in the future & proper engagement of the pelvic floor

  • Aid in the management of diastasis, return to activity, and workout modifications/advice

Breastfeeding Support

Chiropractor talking to a mom to provide breastfeeding support

We offer breastfeeding support for common nursing challenges, including tongue ties, plugged milk ducts, and baby’s nursing position preferences.

Infant Care

Chiropractor giving an adjustment to a baby

Chiropractic can help your baby too! We provide gentle adjustments to help your baby feel comfortable. It also helps with breastfeeding, colic, constipation, and sleep.

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