Holistic Postpartum Pain Relief

Sarah slipped into a pew near the back, adjusting the soft wrap that held her baby snug against her chest. The morning sun streamed through the stained-glass windows, casting warm colors over the congregation. She felt good—really good. Strong, rested, and at ease in her body in a way she never expected after giving birth.

The worship team started playing, and she swayed gently, humming along as her baby drifted to sleep. A deep sense of gratitude settled over her. She had heard so many women talk about how hard postpartum was on their bodies—aching backs, sore hips, exhaustion that never seemed to lift. But that wasn’t her story.

The Postpartum Struggles Most Moms Accept as Normal

As the service ended, she made her way toward the lobby, where a small group of moms had gathered, bouncing fussy babies and shifting tired bodies from one foot to the other.

“I haven’t slept in weeks,” one mom murmured, rubbing her lower back.

“My hips still feel off—I can’t sit for too long without everything locking up,” another said, rolling her shoulders.

Sarah listened, noticing the way they stood, the stiffness in their movements, the subtle winces as they picked up their little ones. She had been there—before she started getting adjusted.

One mom caught her gaze and smiled. “You seem like you’re doing amazing. What’s your secret?”

Sarah laughed softly, patting her baby’s back. “Honestly? Chiropractic. I got adjusted through pregnancy, and I still go. I don’t know how moms do postpartum without it.”

The other moms leaned in, curious.

Sarah grinned. “Seriously. You have to come with me next week.”

Pain in Motherhood Is Common—But It’s Not Normal

But so many moms never get to this point.

Too often, moms are led to believe that postpartum pain is just part of the package—that after carrying and delivering a baby, discomfort, stiffness, and exhaustion are inevitable.

While it may be common, it doesn’t have to be normal.

We’ve seen it with countless moms: when you address the root cause of pain instead of just masking the symptoms, healing happens. But too often, instead of getting to the source, moms are given quick fixes—stretches, vitamins, medications—anything to temporarily relieve the discomfort.

Why Traditional Approaches Don’t Solve the Root Problem

Pain is the body’s way of communicating that something is off. It’s like a fire alarm going off in your house. But imagine if, instead of putting out the fire, the firefighters simply took the batteries out of the alarm.

The ringing would stop—but the fire would still be there.

That’s exactly what happens when we treat pain with temporary relief measures instead of addressing the underlying issue. And for postpartum moms, that issue is often rooted in spinal misalignment and nervous system stress.

The Postpartum Posture Problem

New moms naturally hunch forward—rocking, feeding, lifting, carrying. This posture, combined with the physical changes from pregnancy and birth, places an immense strain on the spine.

The body responds by creating tension and pain, signaling that something needs to change.

That’s where chiropractic care comes in.

How Chiropractic Helps Postpartum Moms Feel Their Best

Chiropractic care isn’t about treating symptoms—it’s about restoring balance to the body. By ensuring the spine and nervous system are functioning optimally, the body is able to move, heal, and adapt the way it was designed to.

A study on osteopathic manipulation (which is similar to chiropractic care*) found that postpartum women who received care experienced up to a 70% reduction in low back pain—without medication, physical therapy, or any other intervention.

At our office, we assess postpartum moms by looking at neurological function, skeletal alignment, and movement patterns. When the spine is properly aligned, the entire body works better—including the muscles, joints, and even the way the body responds to stress.

Motherhood Shouldn’t Be About Just Getting By—It Should Be About Thriving

Sarah didn’t just get lucky with her postpartum recovery. She made a choice to take care of her body in a way that supported healing rather than waiting for pain to take over.

If you’re a new mom struggling with discomfort, exhaustion, or lingering pain, you don’t have to settle for “this is just how it is.”

Postpartum can feel amazing. You just have to do something different to get results that are different.

And like Sarah said—seriously, you have to come with us next week. 

Book your phone consultation to start your journey today!