Pregnancy Chiropractor | Connection Health Center Charleston, SC

Back Pain, Sciatica, and Round Ligament Pain Don't Have to Define Your Pregnancy

Back pain, sciatica, round ligament pain, tight hip flexors. These are the things nobody warns you about when you first see those two lines on the test. One week you feel fine, and the next you are lying on the couch at 2am trying to find a position that does not make your pelvis feel like it is being separated in two directions.

Pregnancy puts extraordinary demand on your spine, your nervous system, and every piece of connective tissue holding your body together. Your center of gravity shifts forward. Your pelvis tilts. The ligaments that anchor your uterus stretch and strain. Breech positioning can create weeks of anxiety. And through all of it, you are supposed to stay calm, sleep well, and grow a human.

Most women in Charleston wait until the pain becomes unbearable before they look for a pregnancy chiropractor. They try sleeping with six pillows, switching to prenatal yoga, hoping it resolves on its own. Sometimes it does. More often, the discomfort compounds, and by the third trimester, a body that was never properly supported is carrying 25 extra pounds on top of a spine that has been out of balance for months.

You do not have to white-knuckle your way through pregnancy. Your nervous system responds to care. Your pelvis can be supported. And the discomfort that feels like a given does not have to be.

What Does a Pregnancy Chiropractor Actually Do?

A pregnancy chiropractor focuses on the biomechanics of your changing body during pregnancy. As your baby grows, your pelvis shifts, your lumbar curve deepens, and the muscles and ligaments supporting your uterus come under increasing tension. When your spine and pelvis are misaligned, your nervous system cannot communicate as clearly with your body, and your uterus does not have the room or the support it needs.

Prenatal chiropractic care works to restore alignment in your spine and pelvis, reduce tension on the ligaments supporting your uterus, and support clear brain-body communication. For many mamas, this means less back pain, less sciatica, reduced round ligament discomfort, and better positioning for baby as your due date approaches.

The most commonly used technique in prenatal chiropractic is the Webster Technique, a specific sacral adjustment designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and the surrounding soft tissue. Many providers recommend Webster Technique starting in the second trimester and continuing through the third.

How Connection Health Center Supports Mamas in Charleston

At Connection Health Center, three doctors have built their entire practice around one population: mamas. Every provider brings a distinct approach, and together they offer a depth of support that is genuinely uncommon in Charleston.

Dr. Courtney Yurko, DC is the founder and a vitalistic chiropractor who sees mamas through every season, from trying to conceive, through pregnancy, postpartum, and into the long stretch of motherhood that does not get talked about enough. Her day-one consultation is a deep dive into your spine, your nervous system, how your uterus connects to your bones and the muscles surrounding it, and what Webster Technique will do specifically for your body.

Dr. Grace Jett, DC is the team's pediatric and prenatal specialist, known for her intuitive adjustment style and her ability to meet patients exactly where they are. She works with mamas throughout pregnancy and sees newborns from days old.

Dr. Lissette Dominguez, DC leads the functional medicine side of the practice, supporting mamas whose pregnancy experience is shaped by hormonal imbalance, gut health, fatigue, or food sensitivities. For women who need more than structural support, she brings a root-cause lens to what is happening in the body.

The clinic takes a vitalistic approach, treating from above-down, inside-out. When the nervous system is free, the body knows what to do. The goal is not to manage your symptoms through pregnancy. The goal is to support your body so it can do its job.

Connection Health Center also partners with Young Moms Together, a Charleston organization supporting women in vulnerable circumstances, offering complimentary adjustments for mamas and babies quarterly.

Discover the Benefits of Our Pregnancy Chiropractic Care

Step 1: Day-One Consultation

Your first appointment is 40 minutes and is unlike a standard intake. Dr. Yurko or Dr. Jett will walk through your health history, your pregnancy, and the anatomy behind what is happening in your body right now. You will leave with a clear understanding of your nervous system, your pelvis, and what chiropractic care can do for your specific situation.

Step 2: Your Care Plan

After your Report of Findings, your doctor will walk you through a personalized care plan based on where you are in your pregnancy and what your body needs. Healing takes time and consistency, and the team will be clear about what they recommend and why, including what a realistic timeline looks like. You choose what fits your life.

Step 3: Ongoing Support Through Birth and Beyond.

Many mamas at Connection Health Center begin care in the first trimester and continue through postpartum. The same team supports you. The same relationship deepens. You are not starting over every time you walk through the door.

What Changes When Your Body Is Supported

Less pain, more presence. Round ligament discomfort, sciatic flare-ups, and hip pain can make it hard to be in your pregnancy. When the tension in your pelvis is reduced and your nervous system has more room to function, many mamas report sleeping better, moving more easily, and feeling less braced against their own body.

Better preparation for birth. Pelvic alignment matters during labor and delivery. A pelvis that has been cared for through pregnancy, with proper tension reduction in the ligaments supporting your uterus, gives your baby the room it needs to move into an optimal position.

A provider who knows you. In Charleston, most prenatal chiropractic experiences start over at every visit. At Connection Health Center, you have a team of three DCs who all operate from the same philosophy and the same depth of intake. Your history does not live in a file. It lives in the relationship.

Support from TTC through postpartum. Many of the mamas at Connection Health Center start care before they conceive. Some come in days after giving birth, sometimes with their newborn. The support is not transactional. It is longitudinal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is chiropractic care safe during pregnancy?

Yes. Prenatal chiropractic, particularly when performed by a provider trained in pregnancy-specific techniques like Webster Technique, is considered safe throughout pregnancy. At Connection Health Center, all adjustments are adapted to your stage of pregnancy and performed on a table designed for pregnant bodies. Your doctor will review your full health history before any adjustment.

What is Webster Technique and when should I start?

Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment of the sacrum, designed to reduce tension in the pelvis and the ligaments supporting the uterus. It is commonly recommended starting in the second trimester and continuing through the third. Your doctor will determine whether it is appropriate for your specific presentation at your day-one consultation.

Can I bring my baby after birth?

Yes. Many mamas who receive prenatal care at Connection Health Center return for postpartum visits, often with their newborn. Dr. Grace Jett provides pediatric chiropractic adjustments for babies, starting from days old. It is something the team actively encourages as part of whole-family care.