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- Trimester-adapted Protocol

Pregnancy comfort.

Trimester-adapted low-force protocols for pelvic, lumbar, and thoracic discomfort through pregnancy. Delivered safely through all three trimesters. Positioning is trimester-specific; force profile is always paediatric or light; obstetric clearance is required before we begin.

- Protocol
Ongoing, adapted
- Force level
Paediatric / light only
- Clearance
Obstetric - required
- Technique
Instrument-only
SAFE · ALL TRIMESTERS
- What We Address

Three common pregnancy complaints.

Pregnancy changes load-bearing, ligament laxity, and nervous-system state all at once. Some discomfort is unavoidable; a lot of it is unnecessary.

Pattern · 01
Pelvic-girdle pain

SI-joint and pubic symphysis pain from relaxin-softened ligaments + growing load. Worst pattern by member report in T2/T3. PelviSync is the primary response.

Pattern · 02
Lumbar discomfort

Increased lumbar lordosis from belly-weight shift. Typically T2/T3. Side-lying correction, light-force only. Responds well to zone-V + VI dual work.

Pattern · 03
Thoracic & shoulder

Increased breast weight + postural rounding. Often presents as mid-back fatigue or shoulder pain, especially in T3. Zone-III upper thoracic focus.

- Trimester Pathway

A session plan that scales with you.

Cadence, force, and positioning all change with the trimester. The clinical framework is the same - the execution adapts.

- 0–13 wk
Trimester 1 · WatchfulBaseline scan. Light-force sessions as needed. Not a heavy-intervention window.
Opt-in
As needed
- 14–27 wk
Trimester 2 · MonthlyOne session per month. Side-lying positioning. Paediatric force only. Focus on pubic symphysis, SI joints, lumbar.
Monthly
Standard
- 28–40 wk
Trimester 3 · WeeklyLast 6 weeks weekly. Birth-ball-supported positioning. Sacral mobility for birth prep. Breath-cadence coaching.
Weekly
Last 6 wk
- Post 6 wk+
Post-natal · 8-session recovery arcOpens 6 weeks after vaginal delivery (or per obstetric clearance post-C-section). SI realignment + sacral rhythm.
Post-natal
8-session
- What Changes In-Room

Four adaptations by trimester.

- Positioning
Side-lying T2+

Prone positioning ends at ~14 weeks. T2 onwards uses side-lying with pillow support; T3 uses birth-ball or semi-reclined.

T2+side-lying
- Force
Paediatric / light

Adult-setting force disabled on the SpinaliQ throughout pregnancy. Clinically unnecessary and safer to stay low.

40–80Npeak force
- Session length
30 → 20 min T3

Sessions compress in third trimester. Fewer pulses per session; more focus on positioning comfort and breath.

20–30min
- Imaging
No X-ray, ever

We do not image pregnant members. Assessment is clinical-exam + CellSync only. If imaging is unavoidable, we coordinate through obstetrics.

Zeroradiation
- Two Branches

What your clinician gives you.

Home programme

Trimester-specific drills, low-effort, designed for the reality of being pregnant.

  • Cat-cow cadence (T1–T2)
  • Birth-ball hip circles (T2–T3)
  • Wall-supported squat (T2–T3)
  • Side-lying pillow positioning (sleep)
  • Box-breath cadence (4-4-4-4, 2min daily)

We refer / pause if…

Obstetric team remains primary. We pause or defer SpinalSync at any of these flags.

  • Any bleeding outside expected - obstetrics
  • Pre-eclampsia signs (BP, visual) - obstetrics
  • Reduced foetal movement - obstetrics
  • Severe unilateral pelvic pain - obstetrics before session
  • Unwellness, fever - GP / obstetrics
  • Member comfort - we stop, always
- FAQ · Pregnancy

Specific questions.

Is chiropractic safe in pregnancy?

Low-force, instrument-assisted chiropractic (which is what SpinalSync is) is routinely regarded as safe throughout all three trimesters, provided the clinician is specifically trained for pregnancy positioning and technique. High-velocity manual manipulation is a different question; we do not offer that style, so the question doesn't arise with us.

Do I need my obstetrician's clearance?

Yes, always - before your first session. We share our intake form with your obstetric team on request; once they have signed off, we continue through pregnancy without asking for re-approval unless the obstetric picture changes.

Can I start in the first trimester?

Typically not unless you have a specific complaint. T1 is a watchful window - we take a baseline scan, confirm clearance, and only intervene if symptomatic. Most members begin regular sessions in T2.

What about post-C-section?

We wait 8–12 weeks post-C-section and require written clearance from your obstetric surgeon. The post-natal arc is then nearly identical, just starting a little later.

Will it induce labour?

There is no evidence that SpinalSync - or chiropractic care generally - induces labour. There are techniques in the chiropractic literature (Webster Technique) specifically designed to balance pelvic biomechanics in T3, which is standard in our T3 protocol.

Can I bring my partner to sessions?

Yes, always. Every treatment room has space for a second chair. Many members bring their partner to T3 sessions as we also teach the breath-cadence drills together.

Pregnancy-specific care, trimester-adapted.

Obstetric clearance before your first session. Side-lying positioning from T2. Paediatric force only, throughout.

SGD290
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