Mississauga Pain Clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and orthotic services to residents of Churchill Meadows InMississauga
Mississauga Pain Clinic offering chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy and orthotic services to residents of Churchill Meadows InMississauga
Pregnancy is a remarkable experience, but the same hormonal and postural changes that nurture new life often leave expectant parents with back aches, pelvic pressure, swollen legs, and disrupted sleep. At the Muscle & Joint Clinic we take a team-based approach—combining chiropractic, physiotherapy, and registered massage therapy—to help mothers-to-be stay comfortable, active, and confident right through to delivery and beyond.
Chiropractic care focuses on gentle, trimester-specific adjustments that keep the spine and pelvis moving freely while calming nerve irritation. When the lower back joints or sacroiliac region stiffen, muscles tighten defensively, sometimes pinching the sciatic nerve or tugging on the round ligaments. Low-force corrections release these restrictions, improve posture, and may even encourage optimal fetal positioning. The Webster Technique, for example, aims to align the pelvis and soften uterine tension so the baby has more room to settle head-down, potentially decreasing breech presentations and easing labour. Many patients report that regular visits reduce low-back pain, rib discomfort, and sleep-disturbing hip cramps as the pregnancy progresses.
Physiotherapy complements these adjustments by strengthening the body’s natural support system. A pelvic-health physiotherapist assesses core activation, pelvic-floor tone, and any separation of the abdominal wall (diastasis recti). Targeted breathing drills and low-impact resistance exercises restore balance between deep stabilising muscles and over-worked surface muscles, enhancing bladder control and reducing pelvic-girdle pain. Systematic reviews show that prenatal physiotherapy can prevent or lessen back pain, limit excessive pregnancy weight gain, and decrease the risk of urinary incontinence (Van Kampen et al., 2015). For mothers recovering after birth, early physiotherapy sessions retrain the pelvic floor, close abdominal gaps, and address lingering sacroiliac or wrist strains that come from feeding and lifting a newborn.
Massage therapy rounds out the trio by providing much-needed circulation and stress relief. Lying side-lying on a pillow nest, clients receive slow Swedish strokes that drain fluid from swollen ankles, loosen tight glutes, and soothe aching shoulders. Research has demonstrated that bi-weekly prenatal massage lowers stress hormones like cortisol and raises feel-good hormones such as serotonin, a shift linked to better mood, fewer obstetric complications, and healthier birthweights (Field, 1999; Field, 2004). Late-pregnancy sciatic pain often eases when tense hip rotators and low-back muscles are relaxed, while postpartum sessions help disperse edema and reset overloaded chest and neck muscles from round-the-clock baby care.
Safety underpins every appointment. All three providers—chiropractor, physiotherapist, and RMT—hold additional prenatal credentials, modify techniques by trimester, and collaborate with midwives or obstetricians when red-flag symptoms such as sudden swelling or neurological changes appear. Most patients begin care in the second trimester for preventive benefits, though treatment can start earlier or later depending on comfort and medical history. Just as important, the plan doesn’t end at delivery; scheduled postpartum reassessments ensure that pelvic stability, core strength, and spinal alignment are restored, helping new parents lift, carry, and play without fear of lingering pain.
Pregnancy may challenge the body, but it doesn’t have to hurt. Through coordinated chiropractic adjustments, evidence-based physiotherapy, and blissful registered massage, the Muscle & Joint Clinic helps you keep moving, sleeping, and thriving—so you can focus on welcoming your little one, not counting the days until the discomfort is over. To learn more or to schedule your personalised prenatal assessment, email info@oakchirowellness.com or call (289) 815-0241.
References
Field, T. (1999). Pregnant women benefit from massage therapy. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 20(1), 31–38.
Field, T. (2004). Massage therapy effects on depressed pregnant women. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics and Gynecology, 25(2), 115–122.
Van Kampen, M., Devoogdt, N., De Groef, A., Gielen, A., & Geraerts, I. (2015). The efficacy of physiotherapy for the prevention and treatment of prenatal symptoms: A systematic review. International Urogynecology Journal, 26(9), 1227–1239. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00192-015-2684-y