Pregnancy Pelvic Pain & SI Joint Pain in Ottawa

Chiropractic Care for Hip, Groin & Low-Back Discomfort During Pregnancy

Pregnancy brings many physical changes—some joyful, some challenging. As your body adapts, you may begin to notice a deep ache in the pelvis, sharp discomfort at the front of the pubic bone, tension in the hips, or heaviness in the low back when walking or rolling in bed. These symptoms are extremely common and often relate to changes in joint mobility, posture, and ligament tension during pregnancy.

Pelvic and SI joint discomfort during pregnancy is often part of a broader pattern supported through pregnancy chiropractic care. This page focuses specifically on pelvic pain, instability, and SI joint irritation to help you move more comfortably day to day.

At Triada Health Ottawa, we provide supportive chiropractic care to help reduce pregnancy pelvic pain, improve mobility, and help you feel more stable and comfortable throughout your daily activities.

What Pregnancy Pelvic Pain Can Feel Like

Pelvic pain during pregnancy can present in different ways depending on how your body is adapting. Many patients describe:

  • Sharp or pinching pain at the front of the pelvis (pubic bone)
  • One-sided low back or SI joint pain
  • Discomfort when walking, climbing stairs, or standing on one leg
  • Pain when rolling in bed or getting in and out of a car
  • A feeling of instability or shifting in the pelvis
  • Tightness or pulling through the hips or groin

These symptoms are common and often related to how the joints and muscles around the pelvis are adapting to pregnancy.

What Is Pregnancy Pelvic Pain?

Pregnancy pelvic pain refers to discomfort arising from the structures that support your pelvis, hips, and low back as your body prepares for birth.

It often includes:

  • SI Joint Pain (Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction) — pain at the back of the pelvis, often one-sided
  • Pubic Symphysis Pain (SPD / PGP) — tenderness at the front of the pelvis
  • Hip or groin discomfort with movement
  • Round ligament pulling or sharp twinges
  • Low-back pain that radiates into the pelvis
  • Difficulty with everyday movements like walking or standing

According to the Cleveland Clinic, pelvic girdle pain during pregnancy is very common and can be supported with movement-based care, postural guidance, and hands-on treatment.

These changes are normal — but they don’t have to limit your comfort or mobility.

Why Pregnancy Pelvic Pain Happens

During pregnancy, hormones such as relaxin increase the mobility of pelvic joints. At the same time, your center of gravity shifts, posture adapts, and surrounding muscles begin working differently to support your growing abdomen.

As a result, the pelvis may feel:

  • Unstable
  • Achy or tight
  • Sharp with certain movements
  • Sensitive to weight-bearing activities

Chiropractic care can help restore balance, reduce irritation, and support more comfortable movement throughout the day.

Chiropractic Care for Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

Thoughtful, movement-based care designed for pregnancy.

Our chiropractors use safe, pregnancy-appropriate techniques to reduce tension, improve mobility, and help support pelvic stability — without placing pressure on the abdomen.

Your care may include:

  • SI joint and pelvic mobility work
  • Soft tissue techniques
  • Mid-back and rib mobility to support posture
  • Muscle balancing around the hips and pelvis
  • Gentle core and glute activation
  • Guidance for sleeping, walking, and daily movement
  • Strategies tailored to your stage of pregnancy

Many patients also benefit from the pelvic balancing approach used in the Webster Technique, which helps reduce tension in the lower back, hips, and supporting ligaments during pregnancy.Many pregnant patients also benefit from the pelvic balancing used in the Webster Technique, which helps reduce tension in the lower back, hips, and supporting ligaments during pregnancy.

Supporting Your Care

Pregnancy pelvic pain often responds best to a combined approach. Chiropractic care can work alongside:

This integrated approach helps support comfort, mobility, and overall well-being throughout pregnancy.

Meet Our Pelvic Pain focused Chiropractors

Dr. Courteney Werner

Dr. Courteney provides compassionate, movement-focused chiropractic care for pregnancy-related pelvic, hip, and low-back discomfort. Her approach prioritizes comfort, stability, and helping patients feel confident in their movement throughout each stage of pregnancy.

When to Seek Care

Chiropractic care may help if you notice:

  • Pain when walking or climbing stairs
  • Sharp or pinching discomfort at the pubic bone
  • Difficulty rolling in bed
  • SI joint pain when standing or transitioning
  • Hip tightness or groin pulling
  • Low-back pain that feels different from pre-pregnancy discomfort

Starting care early can help you stay more comfortable as your pregnancy progresses.

Book Pregnancy Pelvic Pain & SI Joint Care in Nepean & Ottawa

Supportive, pregnancy-safe chiropractic care focused on helping you move and feel better.
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