Postpartum Chiropractic Care
Birth is a structural event. Recovery deserves more than “give it six weeks.”
The Fourth Trimester Is a Full-Body Renovation.
Labor and delivery place enormous demand on the pelvis, sacrum and spine. Then the recovery period adds its own load: hours of feeding in one position, carrying a baby on one hip, broken sleep, and ligaments regaining stability as relaxin levels fall.
Postpartum care supports spinal and pelvic alignment through that window, and gives you somewhere to bring the aches nobody warned you about. Dr. Rhee also talks through breastfeeding and latch with you during your visits, and assesses baby at a separate infant visit, because feeding comfort and your body’s recovery are closely connected. Bring the baby; we’re built for it.
Commonly Brought to Us
Pelvis and Core
- Pelvic and sacroiliac pain after delivery
- Tailbone discomfort following prolonged pushing
- Pubic bone discomfort after delivery
- Pelvic pressure or heaviness
- Posture changes and core disconnection
- Hip pain walking or climbing stairs
- Pelvic floor concerns, alongside pelvic floor therapy
Feeding and Carrying
- Neck, shoulder and mid-back strain from feeding
- Breastfeeding comfort and latch challenges
- Wrist and thumb pain from lifting a growing baby
- Hand and wrist tingling or numbness
- Low back pain from carrying and bending
- Rib and upper back tension from babywearing
- Strain from lifting and chasing older children
Head, Nerves and Whole Body
- Headaches, including migraine-type headaches
- Leg pain that travels from the low back
- Nervous-system overwhelm and poor sleep quality
- Fatigue and low energy
- Digestive comfort
Birth and Recovery Stage
- Recovery after cesarean birth
- Returning to exercise after birth
- Postpartum concerns never addressed, even years later
- Support through a second or third baby
How We Work with You
Restoring Pelvic Alignment
As relaxin clears and ligaments tighten, whatever alignment the pelvis settles into tends to be the one it holds.
Breastfeeding Support & Latch
Part of your postpartum visits: we talk through breastfeeding, latch and comfortable feeding positions. Baby’s assessment, including latch, sucking and tongue and jaw movement, happens at baby’s own visit, along with tie therapy and referrals for classic ties.
Bring the Baby
Kid-friendly waiting space, stroller-friendly rooms and a private spot to feed or pump. You do not need to find childcare to get adjusted.
Load-Specific Care
Feeding posture, carrying side and babywearing setup are all assessed, because they are common sources of postpartum complaints.
Nervous-System Regulation
Sleep deprivation and constant vigilance keep the nervous system in a high-alert state. Reducing mechanical stress helps take some of that load off.
Alongside Your Other Providers
We work comfortably alongside pelvic-floor physical therapy, lactation consultants, midwives and OBs, and will refer when something is outside our scope.
You Asked
How soon after birth can I be adjusted?
Many patients come in within the first few weeks, and some in the first days. Care is scaled to where your body is. If you had a cesarean or a complicated delivery, we’ll coordinate with your medical provider’s clearance.
Can I bring my newborn to my appointment?
Yes, always. The waiting area is kid-friendly, the rooms are stroller-friendly, and a private space for feeding or pumping can be provided on request.
Do you help with breastfeeding and latch?
Yes. We talk through breastfeeding, latch and feeding positions during your postpartum visit. Baby’s latch and tongue and jaw assessment happens at baby’s own infant visit, where tie therapy is provided. When it is a classic tie that needs further care, we refer you to the right provider.
Do you also check the baby?
Yes, as a separate infant appointment with its own exam and fee. An infant assessment is thorough, not something squeezed into the end of your visit. Many families book both together.
Is this the same as pelvic floor therapy?
No, and it isn’t a substitute. Chiropractic care addresses spinal and pelvic joint alignment and nervous-system function. Pelvic floor PT addresses the musculature directly. They complement each other well.
I’m two years postpartum. Is it too late?
No. Postpartum simply means “after birth,” and conditions that began then can go unaddressed for years. We consider the first year after birth the acute postpartum window. After that, care continues as women’s health care, and the two often overlap. Plenty of patients arrive years later with load patterns that started in that first year.
“I found her when I was 6 months pregnant… Dr. Rhee continued care through my postpartum season and is now helping prep my spine for when we try for baby 2.”
Book When You’re Ready
New-patient openings vary from week to week. Booking online shows you exactly what’s available. If you’d like to ask questions first, the 20-minute phone consultation is complimentary.
Or call 725-250-2699 · Complimentary 20-minute phone consultation available