Prenatal & Postpartum Care in
NYC for Pain Relief, Strength & Recovery
Holistic Support for Pregnancy, Birth, and the Fourth Trimester
Pregnancy is one of the most profound transformations your body will ever experience. Alongside the excitement, it also brings mechanical, hormonal, and emotional shifts that can cause discomfort, from low back pain and sciatica to round-ligament tension, rib tightness, pelvic pressure, headaches, and posture changes.
At our NYC chiropractic clinic, we specialize in Prenatal Chiropractic Care NYC and Postpartum Chiropractic Care New York using a gentle, movement-based, soft-tissue-driven approach that supports your body at every stage. Our treatments are nonpharmacological, safe, trimester-specific, and rooted in evidence-based methods including Active Release Techniques® (ART), gentle chiropractic adjustments, prenatal soft tissue therapy, diaphragmatic breathwork and corrective exercise programs tailored to your week of pregnancy or postpartum recovery.
Why Prenatal & Postpartum Care Matters
Pregnancy changes everything about how your body moves, stabilizes, breathes, and distributes load.
These changes are natural, but they can also create discomfort:
- Lower back pain and stiffness
- Sciatica or radiating leg pain
- Rib cage or mid-back tightness
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Round ligament pain
- Hip pressure or limited mobility
- Headaches and neck tension
- Difficulty finding comfortable sleep positions
- Postural changes from breast growth or belly expansion
- Fatigue and muscle strain
- Core weakness and shifting center of gravity
After Delivery, New Challenges Can Emerge:
- Pelvic floor weakness or discomfort
- C-section scar sensitivity
- Diastasis recti
- Neck, shoulder, and upper-back strain from feeding and lifting
- Hip and sacroiliac joint instability
- Postural fatigue
- Generalized tension and stress
Our approach honors the full spectrum, pregnancy through the fourth trimester, with tailored care that adapts as your body changes.
Meet Your Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractor
Dr. Mallik, Chiropractor in Union Square Specializing in Prenatal & Postpartum Wellness. She offers a deeply holistic approach to Pregnancy Pain Relief NYC, Prenatal Chiropractic Care NYC, and Postpartum Pain & Recovery NYC, rooted in movement science, soft tissue therapy, and gentle adjustments. Every treatment plan is shaped around:
- Your current trimester
- Your unique symptoms
- Your prior injury history
- Your stress levels
- Your posture and movement patterns
- Your delivery plan and postpartum recovery goals
Her care is safe, gentle, and adapted weekly or bi-weekly to the physical demands of pregnancy and motherhood.
PRENATAL CARE
A Trimester-Specific, Holistic Approach
Pregnancy is not “one-size-fits-all.” Each trimester brings its own structural, hormonal, and neurological challenges. Your care plan reflects these changes.
First Trimester (Weeks 1–13)
The first trimester is defined by rapid hormonal change, increased progesterone, ligament softening (relaxin), and shifts in blood volume. While your belly hasn’t yet grown significantly, your musculoskeletal system begins adapting immediately.
Common Symptoms in the First Trimester
- Tension headaches
- Neck and shoulder tightness
- Early low back discomfort
- Fatigue and muscle aches
- Increased sensitivity to stress
- Postural tension from nausea or altered breathing patterns
How We Treat in the First Trimester
Gentle Chiropractic Care
Subtle adjustments support healthy motion of the thoracic spine, rib cage, and neck—reducing stiffness, relieving tension, and improving breathing mechanics during early pregnancy.
Prenatal Soft Tissue Therapy
Slow, targeted myofascial techniques reduce early pregnancy muscle tightness, promote circulation, and calm the nervous system during hormonal shifts.
Prenatal Exercises
Gentle mobility and breath-coordinated movements build foundational stability, support posture, and prepare the body safely without stressing the uterus.
First Trimester
(Weeks 1–13)
The first trimester marks a period of rapid internal change as hormone levels rise and the body begins adapting to pregnancy demands.
Although physical changes may appear subtle externally, the spine, muscles, and ligaments are already adjusting, often leading to early tension, fatigue, and postural strain.
Common Early Discomforts
- Tension headaches
- Neck and shoulder tightness
- Early low back discomfort
- Fatigue and muscle aches
- Increased sensitivity to stress
- Postural tension from nausea
How We Treat in the First Trimester
Gentle Chiropractic Care
Subtle adjustments help maintain healthy motion of the thoracic spine, rib cage, and neck, reducing stiffness and improving breathing.
Postural Support
Care focuses on easing early postural strain caused by fatigue, nausea, and altered breathing patterns.
Nervous System Balance
Gentle techniques support nervous system regulation, helping reduce stress sensitivity and muscle tension.
Second Trimester (Weeks 14–27)
Addressing Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Postural Shifts & Round Ligament Pain.
As the uterus grows and your center of gravity shifts, the second trimester introduces meaningful mechanical changes.
- Low back pain
- Sciatica
- Hip or glute tightness
- Round ligament pain
- Mid-back stiffness
- Rib flare or discomfort
- Increased foot and ankle fatigue
ART targets deep restrictions contributing to:
- Sciatic nerve irritation
- Hip and glute tightness
- SI joint discomfort
- Lumbar muscular overload
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Round Ligament Support
Prenatal Exercises for Second Trimester
Second Trimester
(Weeks 14–27)
Addressing Low Back Pain, Sciatica, Postural Shifts & Round Ligament Pain
As the uterus grows and your center of gravity shifts, the second trimester introduces significant biomechanical and postural changes. Increased spinal load, pelvic rotation, and ligament laxity often force muscles to overwork, leading to pain patterns that require both manual care and movement-based support.
Common Symptoms
- Low back pain and lumbar fatigue
- Sciatic nerve irritation
- Hip or deep glute tightness
- Round ligament or groin pain
- Mid-back stiffness from postural load
- Rib flare or breathing-related discomfort
- Pelvic instability or SI joint strain
- Foot and ankle fatigue due to weight shifts
How We Treat in the Second Trimester
Active Release Techniques®
ART focuses on releasing deep muscular restrictions that develop as your body adapts to postural changes.
- Reduces sciatic nerve compression
- Relieves hip and glute overuse
- Supports SI joint stability
- Decreases lumbar muscle overload
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Gentle, side-lying chiropractic adjustments restore healthy motion to the spine and pelvis while maintaining comfort and safety.
- Improves pelvic alignment
- Reduces nerve irritation
- Enhances weight distribution
- Supports posture as pregnancy progresses
Round Ligament Support
Targeted soft tissue techniques help calm tension through the pelvic and abdominal attachments of the round ligaments.
- Eases sharp or pulling pelvic pain
- Improves pelvic mobility
- Reduces compensatory muscle guarding
Prenatal Exercise Guidance
Education-focused movement strategies support spinal stability without overloading sensitive tissues.
- Pelvic tilts for alignment awareness
- Bird-dog for deep core activation
- Piriformis stretching for sciatica relief
- Daily body mechanics training
Third Trimester
(Weeks 28 - Birth)
Supporting Pelvic Stability, Comfort & Preparation for Birth
During the third trimester, the body experiences its greatest mechanical demand. Increased abdominal weight, pelvic expansion, and ligament laxity place significant strain on the spine, hips, and nervous system. Care during this stage focuses on comfort, mobility, and supporting optimal pelvic balance as the body prepares for labor.
Common Symptoms
- Persistent low back or pelvic pain
- Sciatica or nerve compression symptoms
- Hip, tailbone, or pubic symphysis pain
- Increased rib pressure or shortness of breath
- Difficulty sleeping or changing positions
- Pelvic heaviness or instability
How We Treat in the Third Trimester
Prenatal Chiropractic Care
Gentle, pregnancy-safe chiropractic care focuses on maintaining pelvic balance, spinal mobility, and nervous system function.
- Reduces pressure on the lower spine
- Supports pelvic alignment
- Improves overall comfort and mobility
Pelvic & Sacral Support
Specialized techniques address sacral tension and pelvic joint restriction as ligament laxity increases late in pregnancy.
- Helps stabilize the pelvis
- Reduces tailbone and SI joint discomfort
- Supports optimal fetal positioning
Movement & Comfort Strategies
Education-based guidance helps patients move, rest, and position themselves more comfortably throughout the final weeks.
- Sleep and positioning recommendations
- Breathing and posture awareness
- Daily activity modifications for relief
Third Trimester (Weeks 28–Birth)
- Sciatica that intensifies
- Sharp rib or mid-back pain
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Difficulty walking or turning in bed
- Swelling in legs or ankles
- Increased low back stiffness
- Sleep difficulty
This phase often brings the highest overload to the lower back fascia and hip stabilizers. ART releases deep adhesions in:
- Piriformis
- Glutes
- Hip flexors
- Lumbar fascia
- Pelvic stabilizers
Side-Lying Chiropractic Adjustments
Kinesio Taping (Pregnancy-Safe Support)
Third Trimester Prenatal Exercises
Postpartum Care
(Fourth Trimester)
After birth, the postpartum period involves significant healing—physically, hormonally, and emotionally.
Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, your body experiences profound changes that require specialized care.
Common Postpartum Challenges
- Pelvic floor tension or weakness
- Low back pain
- Upper-back & neck fatigue from feeding
- C-section scar discomfort
- SI joint instability
- Hip pain
- Diastasis recti
- Postural imbalances
- Wrist/hand pain from infant care
- Fatigue and weakened core support
- Emotional stress and nervous system overload
POSTPARTUM CARE
(FOURTH TRIMESTER)
Healing, Realignment, and Full-Body Recovery.
After Birth the postpartum period involves significant healing, physically, hormonally, and emotionally.
Whether you had a vaginal birth or C-section, your body experiences profound changes that require specialized care.
Common Postpartum Challenges
- Pelvic floor tension or weakness
- Low back pain
- Upper-back & neck fatigue from feeding
- C-section scar discomfort
- SI joint instability
- Hip pain
- Diastasis recti
- Postural imbalances
- Wrist/hand pain from infant care
- Fatigue and weakened core support
- Emotional stress and nervous system overload
How We Support Postpartum Recovery
Supporting Hormonal Shifts, Fatigue, Tension, and Early Discomfort
Active Release Techniques® (ART) for Postpartum Healing
ART helps resolve soft tissue restrictions that developed during pregnancy, labor, or delivery. It is especially effective for:
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Lower back tension
- C-section scar adhesions
- Hip tightness
- Rib and diaphragm mobility
- Upper-back strain from breastfeeding
- Abdominal fascial tension contributing to diastasis recti
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Postpartum Exercise Programs
Exercises are customized and safe, focusing on healing, not intensity.
We work on:
- Rebuilding core and pelvic floor synergy
- Improving diaphragmatic breathing
- Restoring posture
- Strengthening hips and glutes
- Supporting lifting mechanics
- Reducing fatigue
- Improving confidence in movement
Gentle Chiropractic Care
Childbirth often leads to spinal and pelvic misalignments. Adjustments help:
- Reduce low back and SI joint pain
- Improve rib and mid-back mobility
- Support posture during feeding and lifting
- Decrease nerve irritation
- Restore pelvic mechanics
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Graston, DNS, PRI
Depending on your needs, we integrate:
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Cupping to reduce deep tension
- Graston Technique for scar tissue and fascial restrictions
- DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization) to rebuild core function
- PRI (Postural Restoration Institute) strategies to correct imbalances created during pregnancy
These modalities create a comprehensive recovery system that supports early healing and long-term strength.
Who This Service Helps
Prenatal & Postpartum Chiropractic Care is ideal for individuals experiencing:
- Pregnancy-related back, hip, pelvic, or rib pain
- Sciatica during pregnancy
- Round ligament pain
- Headaches or neck tension
- Difficulty sleeping due to discomfort
- Pelvic girdle pain
- Postpartum low back or SI joint pain
- C-section scar discomfort
Whether you’re pregnant, newly postpartum, or months into motherhood, care begins where you are, not where you “should” be.
Why This Approach Works
Our prenatal and postpartum care is effective because it:
This is the foundation of Holistic Chiropractic Care NYC, a compassionate, evidence-based, full-body approach.
- Honors your trimester and recovery stage
- Uses gentle, safe techniques designed for maternal health
- Reduces pain at its source, not just its symptoms
- Builds long-term stability for motherhood
- Supports the pelvic floor and core without overloading
- Prevents future injuries from lifting, feeding, or childcare
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FAQ's
FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We use gentle techniques that are safe and appropriate for every trimester.
Absolutely. These are among the most common pregnancy pains we treat.
Yes. ART and soft tissue mobilization help reduce scar adhesions and improve comfort.
Yes, trimester-specific prenatally and healing-appropriate postpartum.
Some individuals begin as early as 4-6 weeks postpartum (with medical clearance), while others start later. Care is individualized.
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Hours of Operation:
Monday 1 pm - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 6 pm
Tuesdays by request