Pregnancy changes everything — including how your body feels, moves, and adapts. As your posture shifts and your center of gravity changes, you may experience new tension in your low back, hips, pelvis, or rib cage. Chiropractic care during pregnancy can help you stay comfortable, mobile, and supported through every trimester. If you are looking for pregnancy chiropractors in Ottawa and Nepean, we’ve got you covered!
At Triada Health Ottawa, our pregnancy chiropractors offer gentle, pregnancy-safe care tailored to your unique body. Whether you are early in pregnancy or preparing for birth, we’re here to help you feel your best.
Why Choose Pregnancy Chiropractic Care?
Your body is doing incredible work. Chiropractic care helps support that process by:
- Reducing back, hip, and pelvic discomfort
- Improving movement and posture as your body changes
- Supporting the round ligaments and pelvic muscles
- Helping ease rib tightness or shortness of breath from posture changes
- Improving comfort while sleeping, walking, and lifting
- Reducing tension that contributes to headaches or jaw discomfort
Our approach is gentle, supportive, and always guided by your comfort level. All treatments are pregnancy-safe and tailored to your stage of pregnancy.
The Webster Technique
The Webster Technique is a gentle chiropractic approach commonly used during pregnancy to support pelvic balance, comfort, and mobility. Although it is not a “turning technique” for babies, it can help create more space and ease in the pelvis by addressing tension in surrounding muscles and ligaments.
Patients often choose Webster care for:
- Low back or SI joint pain
- Pelvic tension and instability
- Sacral or glute discomfort
- Limited mobility or difficulty finding comfortable positions
- Supporting balance as pregnancy progresses
Both Dr. Jessie Hsieh and Dr. Courteney Werner are trained in the Webster Technique and provide supportive, comfortable, and individualized treatment.
Common Pregnancy Conditions We Treat
Pregnancy chiropractic care can help with a wide range of concerns, including:
Low Back Pain & Pelvic Discomfort
As your center of gravity shifts and ligaments loosen, your low back and pelvis work harder. Gentle adjustments and soft-tissue techniques help ease tension and restore mobility.
Sciatica or Nerve Irritation
Pressure from muscle or joint changes can irritate the sciatic nerve. Chiropractic care helps reduce inflammation and improve movement around the affected area.
Round Ligament Tension
Round ligament discomfort can be sharp or pulling. Gentle chiropractic and positional techniques help reduce strain and provide relief.
Rib Pain or Shortness of Breath
The rib cage expands during pregnancy. Chiropractic care can reduce rib restriction and ease breathing discomfort.
Neck, Shoulder & Postural Tension
Posture shifts can create upper-body tension. Treatment helps reduce strain on the neck, shoulders, and jaw.
Pubic Symphysis Pain (SPD)
Pain in the front of the pelvis can feel sharp or unstable. Chiropractic care helps support pelvic balance and movement patterns.
Your Prenatal Chiropractic Appointment
Your visit includes:
- A conversation about your pregnancy, symptoms, and comfort goals
- Gentle movement and posture assessment
- Pregnancy-safe chiropractic techniques
- Soft-tissue work and ligament support
- Tailored home strategies if helpful
- Comfortable pregnancy cushions and positioning
You can expect a calm, supportive experience focused on helping your body feel its best.
Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?
Yes — when provided by trained chiropractors, prenatal chiropractic care is considered safe throughout pregnancy. Our chiropractors use techniques specifically adapted for pregnancy, avoid positions or movements that are uncomfortable, and ensure all treatments respect your stage of pregnancy.
If you have specific medical concerns, we can collaborate with your healthcare providers to ensure your care is appropriate and coordinated.
Meet Our Pregnancy Chiropractors
Dr. Jessie Hsieh, Chiropractor
Dr. Jessie provides gentle, supportive care for pregnancy and postpartum clients. She has a special interest in:
- Pregnancy-related back and pelvic discomfort
- Postpartum recovery
- Postural changes during pregnancy
- Pelvic balance and mobility
- Webster Technique
- Infant & pediatric chiropractic
Her approach is calm, reassuring, and tailored to your comfort.
Dr. Courteney Werner, Chiropractor
Dr. Courteney offers modern, movement-based prenatal care using gentle techniques, soft-tissue therapy, and the Webster Technique. Her additional training includes:
- Webster Technique
- Activator Method
- Cranial Adjusting Turner Style (CATS)
- Concussion management certification (U Calgary / Laval)
- Graston® soft-tissue work
- Orthotics & gait scan assessment
She supports clients through all stages of pregnancy with a balanced, comfort-first approach.
Related Services to Support Pregnancy
Pregnancy chiropractic works especially well alongside:
- Pregnancy Massage
- Postpartum Massage
- Physiotherapy
- Acupuncture (Fertility, Pregnancy, Labour Induction, Postpartum)
- TMJ Massage (if jaw tension increases during pregnancy)
Book Now With our Pregnancy Chiropractors in Ottawa
Whether you are managing pelvic discomfort, low back pain, rib tightness, or simply want to feel more comfortable as your pregnancy progresses, our chiropractors are here to support you.
Book a prenatal chiropractic appointment today, or reach out by email or phone if you have questions about positioning, techniques, or which practitioner is the right fit for your needs.