Pregnancy puts significant mechanical stress on the lower back and pelvis. As the baby grows and the center of gravity shifts forward, the lumbar spine compensates — often leading to lower back pain, sacroiliac joint dysfunction, and sciatic nerve irritation that can make sleeping, walking, and sitting genuinely difficult. Chiropractic care is safe throughout pregnancy and is one of the most effective conservative options for pregnancy-related musculoskeletal pain.
Dr. Robert Townsend, DC has treated pregnant patients in Oakland's Glenview neighborhood for 17 years. Adjustments are gentle, modified for each stage of pregnancy, and performed without any pressure on the abdomen. Walk in Monday through Thursday — no referral or appointment required.
Pregnancy-related lower back pain · Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction during pregnancy · Sciatic nerve pain (sciatica) in the second and third trimester · Round ligament pain · Pelvic girdle pain · Upper back and rib pain from postural changes · Neck pain from sleep position changes
Most insurance accepted — Kaiser, Blue Cross, Anthem, Cigna, Aetna, United Health Care, Medicare, Health Net, East Bay Hills Physicians. FSA/HSA welcome. Open Monday–Thursday 9–1 and 3–6. Walk-ins welcome.
Walk-In Chiropractic · 1425 Leimert Blvd. Ste #200, Oakland, CA 94602 · (510) 708-9363