Pregnancy Wellness in Boulder: Combining Chiropractic + Massage to Support a Healthy 3rd Trimester

Pregnancy Wellness in Boulder: Combining Chiropractic + Massage to Support a Healthy 3rd Trimester

Why the Third Trimester Can Be the Toughest

By the time you reach your third trimester, your body has done months of incredible work. But with rapid changes in weight distribution, posture, and hormone levels, many women experience new or worsening discomforts — especially in the low back, hips, and pelvis.

Common third-trimester complaints include:

• Sharp or dull low-back or hip pain
• Sciatica or nerve irritation down one leg
• Pelvic pressure or joint instability
• Swelling, tightness, or rib pain
• Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping position

These are all normal — but they’re not something you have to simply “tough out.”
Targeted care at this stage can make a big difference in comfort, mobility, and delivery readiness.

The Power of Chiropractic Care in the Third Trimester

Prenatal chiropractic care focuses on aligning the spine and pelvis to support both mom and baby.
At Boulder Sports Clinic, our chiropractors use gentle, pregnancy-specific adjustments and tables designed for expectant moms — so every visit is safe and comfortable.

Key goals of prenatal chiropractic include:

• Improving pelvic alignment to allow optimal baby positioning
• Reducing low-back and SI joint pain
• Improving posture and balance as your body adapts
• Reducing nerve tension for better sleep and comfort

Our team also uses the Webster Technique, a specialized chiropractic approach shown to help balance the pelvis and soft tissues for easier pregnancy and delivery.

How Massage Therapy Complements Chiropractic Care

While chiropractic adjustments restore joint alignment and nerve flow, massage therapy works on the muscles and fascia that support those structures.

Prenatal massage offers incredible benefits during the third trimester:

• Reduces swelling in feet, legs, and hands
• Relieves muscle tension from carrying extra weight
• Improves circulation and oxygen flow
• Decreases stress and promotes better sleep
• Supports relaxation as the body prepares for labor

At Boulder Sports Clinic, our prenatal massage therapists use side-lying and bolstered positions for full comfort and safety. Each session is customized to your stage of pregnancy and physical needs.

Why Combining Chiropractic + Massage Works Best

When chiropractic and massage therapy are combined, their benefits multiply.
Massage relaxes tight muscles that may restrict alignment, while chiropractic adjustments restore optimal joint mobility and nervous system function. Together, they:

• Create balance and space in the pelvis
• Reduce strain on ligaments and nerves
• Support better fetal positioning
• Make movement, breathing, and sleeping easier
• Help your body prepare for delivery naturally

Our integrated approach ensures your providers communicate and adjust care based on how you feel week to week — so you’re never treated in isolation.

A Whole-Body Approach to Prenatal Wellness

Pregnancy wellness is more than just pain relief — it’s about helping your body function at its best during this transformative time.
That’s why Boulder Sports Clinic combines chiropractic and massage therapy with other supportive care when needed, including:

• Prenatal stretching and exercise guidance from our physical therapists
• Kinesiology taping for belly or low-back support
• Gentle mobility drills to maintain core and pelvic stability

Our team’s goal is to help you stay comfortable, confident, and strong all the way through delivery.

When to Schedule Care

Many moms start combining chiropractic and massage care around week 28–30 of pregnancy, when aches and pressure typically increase.
Appointments can be scheduled weekly or bi-weekly, depending on your needs.
We also encourage a post-partum visit within the first few weeks after delivery to help your body recover and rebalance.

Why Expecting Moms in Boulder Trust Boulder Sports Clinic

Located near downtown Boulder, our clinic serves expecting moms from Longmont, Lafayette, Louisville, Superior, and the greater Front Range.
We understand how to keep you safe, supported, and comfortable throughout your pregnancy journey.

Our doctors and therapists are specially trained in prenatal techniques, and we collaborate with OB-GYNs, midwives, and doulas to ensure every patient receives coordinated, holistic care.

Ready to Feel Better Before Baby Arrives?

You deserve to enjoy the final weeks of your pregnancy feeling comfortable, aligned, and supported.

📍 Visit Boulder Sports Clinic — where chiropractic and massage therapy come together to help Boulder moms thrive through every trimester.
📞 Call or text us today to schedule your prenatal wellness visit and experience the relief your body deserves.

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