Prenatal Chiropractor in Surprise, AZ
Pregnancy shifts your center of gravity, loosens your ligaments, and loads your back, hips, and pelvis in new ways every month. Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. provides gentle, pregnancy-adapted chiropractic care in Surprise, AZ for the back pain, hip pain, and pelvic discomfort that come with pregnancy. He supports your belly, adapts the pressure to each trimester, and coordinates with your OB or midwife. The goal is your comfort and your mobility. Results vary from person to person.
Gentle chiropractic care during pregnancy
Every visit is adapted to where you are. Dr. Legg asks how far along you are, what hurts, and what your OB or midwife has told you, then examines how you move. He explains in plain English what he finds and what the treatment plan is before anything is done, and he changes the plan as your pregnancy changes.
Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?
Chiropractic care is generally considered safe during pregnancy when it is performed by a trained chiropractor who adapts to your body. Tell us you are pregnant and we change everything to suit it: a table and pillows that support your belly, gentler pressure, and positions that keep you comfortable. If anything about your pregnancy is high risk, we ask you to check with your OB or midwife first, and we are glad to coordinate with them.
What prenatal chiropractic helps with
Pregnancy often shows up as low back pain, hip pain, pubic and pelvic pain, round ligament pain, and sciatica and radiating pain down a leg. Gentle adjustments and soft tissue work may ease that discomfort and help you move more easily. We are honest that results vary, and the aim is to keep you comfortable and mobile, not to promise a particular outcome. The full list is on our conditions we treat page.
Gentle pelvic balance during pregnancy
A gentle, specific pelvic adjustment can help balance the pelvis and ease the tension in the muscles and ligaments that support the uterus, and many pregnant patients simply find it more comfortable. Chiropractic adjustments have also been known to improve baby positioning, because reducing tension in the pelvis creates more room for your baby. Results vary. Any decision about a breech presentation belongs with your OB or midwife, and Dr. Legg works with your birth team, not around them.
How we adjust during pregnancy
Everything is adapted. We use a table and pillows made to support a pregnant belly, we adjust with lighter force or a handheld instrument instead of a strong twist, and we position you so you are never uncomfortable. Gentle therapeutic exercise helps you stay strong as your body changes. Dr. Legg explains each step, and if a position does not feel right, we change it. Nothing is forced, and you are always in control of the visit.
Small habits help the care last. Sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees, standing up slowly, keeping your feet flat and hips level when you sit, and taking short walks through the day all take load off the back and pelvis. A posture evaluation shows how your changing shape is loading your spine, and Dr. Legg gives you a few simple stretches that suit your trimester. If a stretch or position does not feel right, stop and tell us at your next visit.
What to expect on your first visit
Your first visit is a consultation and a gentle examination suited to pregnancy, followed by care when it is appropriate. Dr. Legg asks about your pregnancy, your due date, and anything your OB or midwife has flagged, and he builds a treatment plan around your trimester. New self pay patients can start with the $49 first visit, and more detail is on our first visit page. Walk ins are welcome Monday through Thursday.
Do you take insurance during pregnancy?
Yes. We accept most major insurance plans for chiropractic care, and we verify your benefits and quote any cost in writing before your visit. Medicare rarely applies during pregnancy. Where it applies to anyone, Medicare covers only the medically necessary spinal adjustment; it does not cover acupuncture or dry needling by a chiropractor, or the examination, X-rays, or other services ordered by a chiropractor. More detail is on our Medicare page and our insurance page. The $49 first visit does not apply to Medicare, auto accident or personal injury cases, or workers' compensation.
Is it safe in every trimester?
Care is adapted to each trimester, and it is generally considered safe when performed by a trained chiropractor. If your pregnancy is high risk, we ask you to clear it with your OB or midwife first, and we coordinate with them.
Can a chiropractic adjustment help a breech baby?
Chiropractic adjustments have been known to improve baby positioning. A gentle pelvic adjustment reduces tension in the pelvis and creates more room for your baby. Results vary, and any decision about a breech presentation is made with your OB or midwife.
Will you take X-rays while I am pregnant?
No, not unless there is a compelling medical reason and your OB agrees. We avoid imaging during pregnancy, including digital X-rays.
Do I need a referral?
No. Arizona allows you to see a chiropractor directly, and we are happy to coordinate with your OB or midwife. More answers are on our frequently asked questions page.
Who you will see
Dr. Derek M. Legg, D.C., M.P.H. earned his Doctor of Chiropractic at Logan University and a Master of Public Health, and he leads every visit himself. You see the same doctor at every visit, which is why your treatment plan stays consistent. Every option we offer is on our services page, and once your baby arrives, gentle care is on our pediatrics page.
Serving Surprise and the West Valley
We are on West Bell Road in Surprise, inside Sheitelman Physical Medicine, minutes from Sun City West, Sun City, El Mirage, Peoria, Waddell, and Litchfield Park. Read more about our chiropractor in Surprise, AZ. We see patients Monday through Thursday.
Legg Chiropractic and Acupuncture, 13757 W Bell Rd #101, Surprise, AZ 85374. Call (623) 214-7600.