Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Sandy Springs, GA
Pregnancy care in Sandy Springs, GA
Pregnancy changes your body on a schedule you don’t control. Your center of gravity shifts, ligaments loosen, and your low back, pelvis, and hips take on loads they weren’t carrying a few months ago. For many women that means back pain, pelvic pain, and trouble getting comfortable enough to sleep. Chiropractic care during pregnancy at Excel is gentle, specific, and built around one goal: keeping your spine and pelvis moving and balanced so your body can adapt to those changes with less pain.
That same balance matters for your baby, too. When your pelvis and hips are aligned and moving well, there is less intrauterine constraint — more room for your baby to settle into the best position for birth. Most of our patients find pregnancy more comfortable overall, and many experience a shorter, easier labor and delivery.
What brings pregnant patients in
- Low back pain that builds through the day
- Pelvic and sacroiliac (SI) joint pain — sharp or achy pain at the back of the pelvis
- Hip pain and pain that makes rolling over in bed or climbing stairs difficult
- Mid-back and rib discomfort as posture changes
- Sciatica-type pain running into the leg
- Neck and shoulder tension
How care is adapted for pregnancy
Chiropractic care during pregnancy uses a different approach than for the non-pregnant body. Techniques are low-force and gentle, positioning uses specialized pregnancy supports — including pillows that let you lie face down safely and comfortably if you’d like, and every visit is paced to how you’re feeling that day. We focus on the pelvis and low back — keeping the joints moving and the pelvis balanced as your body changes.
This is an area Dr. Cohen has studied in depth: his chiropractic school thesis was on chiropractic care and intrauterine constraint — the restrictions inside the pelvis and uterus that can keep a baby from settling into the best position. Dr. Cohen utilizes Webster’s technique for babies in the breech presentation, working to reduce pelvic and sacral constraint so the baby has room to move. (Straight talk, because you’ll want it: chiropractic doesn’t turn a baby directly, and no one can promise a baby will turn. What we can do is remove the mechanical restrictions that may be in the baby’s way — and give your baby the room to do the rest.)
Chiropractic care works alongside your prenatal care, never instead of it. We don’t manage your pregnancy — your OB or midwife does. If anything you describe sounds like it belongs with them first, we’ll tell you.
Is it safe?
Chiropractic care is widely considered a low-risk, drug-free option during pregnancy, and for most women the main question is comfort, not safety. That said, every pregnancy is different. At your first visit we take a full history, and if anything in it suggests your symptoms need medical evaluation first, we refer you before we adjust you. While we can’t promise a shorter labor or delivery, or a specific outcome, most of our patients experience milder symptoms through pregnancy and an overall easier pregnancy, labor, and delivery. What we can do is help you move and rest more comfortably through the pregnancy you have.
What happens at your first visit
A conversation first: where it hurts, how far along you are, how you’re sleeping, what your prenatal provider has said. Then a gentle evaluation of your spine and pelvis, and a report of findings in plain language — what we can help with, how we’d adapt care by trimester, and what we can’t do — before any care begins.
What helps between visits
- Pillow between the knees for side-sleeping; support behind the low back when sitting
- Short, frequent walks instead of one long one
- Ice for an angry SI joint; warmth for stiff muscles (ask us which, where)
- Change positions often — no posture is good for three hours straight
- Tell us what changed week to week; pregnancy care is adjusted to a moving target
Frequently asked questions
When can I start care during pregnancy?
Most patients can be seen at any stage, including the first trimester, once we’ve taken a history and confirmed there are no red flags. If you’re unsure, ask your OB or midwife — we’re happy to coordinate.
Will I have to lie on my stomach?
Only if you want to. You’re always positioned in whatever way is comfortable for you — and we have specialized pregnancy supports and pillows that let you lie face down safely and comfortably, with room for your belly. A lot of our pregnant patients say that’s their favorite part of the visit: it’s the one time they get to lie face down.
Can chiropractic turn a breech baby?
Chiropractic doesn’t turn a baby directly — and while we can’t promise that a baby will turn, here’s what we can do. Dr. Cohen works on intrauterine constraint: pelvic and sacral restrictions that can limit the room a baby has to move. Reducing that constraint gives your baby the best chance to settle head-down on its own. Dr. Cohen utilizes Webster’s technique for babies in the breech presentation, and his chiropractic school thesis was on exactly this subject.
What are the other benefits of care during pregnancy?
Beyond back and pelvic pain relief, patients commonly report easier movement, better sleep as pain eases, and help with pregnancy-related sciatica and hip pain. Some research has also associated chiropractic care during pregnancy with shorter labor times. We present that honestly as an association, not a promise.
How often will I need to come in?
It depends on what’s driving your pain and how your body responds. You’ll get a plain-language plan at your report of findings — no long contracts.
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By Dr. Ben Cohen, DC, Excel Chiropractic — Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Disclaimer: This page provides general information only and is not medical advice. It does not replace an examination or advice for your individual situation. If you have severe, worsening, or urgent symptoms, seek prompt medical care.
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By Dr. Ben Cohen, DC, Excel Chiropractic — Last reviewed: November 11, 2026
Disclaimer: This page provides general information only and is not medical advice. It does not replace an examination or advice for your individual situation. If you have severe, worsening, or urgent symptoms, seek prompt medical care.
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