Webster-trained care for the aches of pregnancy: back, hip, and pelvic pain relief that is drug-free, adapted to every trimester, and coordinated with your OB or midwife. Across Canton, Cartersville, and Rome.
Dr. Daniel Turner, DC · Updated June 2026
Yes — DT Chiropractic offers gentle, Webster-trained prenatal chiropractic for pregnancy-related back, hip, and pelvic pain at all three of our North Georgia offices. Care is drug-free and low-force, adapted to each trimester with pregnancy-friendly positioning, and coordinated with your OB or midwife. Most major insurance plans are accepted, with same or next day appointments in Canton, Cartersville, and Rome.
Pregnancy reshapes your body fast, and your spine and pelvis absorb most of that change. As your center of gravity shifts forward, the curve of your low back deepens and the muscles along it work overtime. At the same time, hormones like relaxin loosen the ligaments that normally stabilize your pelvis so your body can prepare for delivery. Looser ligaments plus new load is the recipe for the aching, stiffness, and sharp pelvic pains so many moms know well.
This is not a small or rare problem. Research estimates that around half of pregnant women experience low back pain, and roughly one in five develops pelvic girdle pain: pain at the back of the pelvis, the sacroiliac joints, or the pubic bone that can make walking, rolling over in bed, and climbing stairs genuinely difficult. Orthopedic reviews describe pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain as one of the most common, and most undertreated, complaints of pregnancy.
Undertreated is the key word. Because medication options are limited during pregnancy, many moms are simply told to wait it out. A drug-free, hands-on approach is one of the few options that can actually address the mechanical source of the pain rather than masking it.
Our doctors are trained in the Webster Technique, a specific, gentle chiropractic analysis and adjustment developed for pregnancy. It focuses on balancing the pelvis: easing restriction in the sacroiliac joints and reducing tension in the muscles and ligaments that attach to the pelvis, including the round ligament. When the pelvis moves the way it should, many moms feel meaningful relief in the low back, hips, and pelvic girdle.
You may have read about Webster in connection with breech positioning. We want to be straightforward about the claim: Webster is not a procedure to turn a baby, and we do not present it as one. It is a comfort and pelvic-balance technique. Anything involving your baby's position is your OB's or midwife's territory, and we stay in our lane while working alongside them.
Prenatal chiropractic has a real, if still growing, evidence base. Three findings worth knowing before your first visit:
Full citations are in the references at the bottom of this page. We keep our claims tied to what the literature actually supports, which is also why we talk about comfort and function rather than promises.
Prenatal chiropractic at DT Chiropractic is low-force by design: no aggressive techniques, no pressure on the abdomen, and positioning that is adjusted to your comfort at every visit. Just as important is knowing what is not ours to treat. Vaginal bleeding, severe or sudden swelling, severe headache with vision changes, fever, leaking fluid, decreased fetal movement, or signs of preterm labor need your OB, midwife, or the ER first, and we will tell you so plainly. If your pregnancy is high risk, we simply check with your provider before starting care.
Curious about the specific techniques we use? See our prenatal & pediatric services page.
For most expecting moms, yes. We use gentle, low-force techniques and pregnancy-friendly positioning, with cushioning that supports your belly so you can lie comfortably at every stage. We take a careful history first, adapt each visit to your trimester, and coordinate with your OB or midwife. If your pregnancy is high risk or has specific complications, we check with your provider before beginning care.
The Webster Technique is a specific, gentle chiropractic analysis and adjustment that focuses on balancing the pelvis and easing tension in the surrounding muscles and ligaments during pregnancy. Many moms find it relieves low back, hip, and pelvic discomfort. It is sometimes discussed in connection with breech positioning, but to be clear and honest: it is not a procedure to turn a baby. Our focus is your comfort and pelvic balance, always alongside your OB or midwife.
Very. Research estimates that roughly half of pregnant women experience low back pain, and about one in five experiences pelvic girdle pain. It is one of the most common reasons expecting moms seek care, and it tends to build through the second and third trimesters as posture and ligaments change.
The research is encouraging. A systematic review found that most pregnant patients with low back pain improved under chiropractic care, a randomized trial found that adding manual therapy to standard obstetric care reduced pain and disability more than standard care alone, and a prospective cohort study found that most pregnant patients reported clinically relevant improvement through one year. Every pregnancy is different, so we set honest expectations at your exam and track your progress visit to visit.
Yes. Positioning changes as your belly grows: we use pregnancy pillows and side-lying or seated setups so there is never pressure on your abdomen. Techniques become progressively lighter, and many moms continue comfortable care right up to their due date.
Generally yes, and some moms start early because they want to stay ahead of the aches they had in a previous pregnancy. We always begin with a careful history, keep techniques gentle, and coordinate with your OB or midwife, especially if you have any bleeding, cramping, or a history of complications.
A conversation and an exam before anything else. We review your health history and your pregnancy, examine your spine, pelvis, and posture, and explain what we find in plain language. If care is appropriate, your first gentle treatment usually happens the same visit. If something needs your OB or midwife instead, we say so and help you get there.
Often, yes. Sciatic-type pain in pregnancy usually comes from irritated joints, muscles, and ligaments around the pelvis rather than a damaged disc. Gentle adjustments, soft-tissue work, and positioning advice can ease it without medication. If your exam suggests true nerve compression, we coordinate with your provider on next steps.
Yes. Postpartum bodies work hard: feeding postures, carrying a newborn, and ligaments that are still recovering all load the neck, mid back, and pelvis. Gentle postpartum care can help you feel like yourself again, and it pairs naturally with pediatric care for your baby under one roof.
All three: Canton (Cherokee County), Cartersville (Bartow County), and Rome (Floyd County), each with a bilingual team and same or next day appointments. We accept most major insurance plans, and we verify your benefits for free before care begins.
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