chiropractor vs. massage therapy

[chriru79]

Anyone use a chiropractor or massage therapist routinely throughout the 3rd trimester? Just looking to feel my absolute best. Any insight would be appreciated!

[skorpionlady77]

I was in a car accident and staying going to a chiropractor because of it. Going had definitely helped with my back issues. I almost hate that my sessions are soon to come to an end. I have a Groupon for a massage at a massage parlor that does prenatal massage. When I finish my chiropractic sessions, I will go to my ob and make sure that is okay to get the massage... anything that may safely ease discomfort is definitely welcomed (in my opinion)...

[beatvibesnrg]

ProTip: if your massage therapist has evening appts, schedule then. After come home & relax, drinking lots of water before bed. I did this & was able to sleep through the night (no pee breaks) that night (30 weeks, 37 yrs old). I'm 35 weeks now & have another scheduled next weekend!

[MissouriMommaofthree]

I went to my chiropractor for my second pregnancy.   She had training for doing an adjustment on pregnant women.   I felt great throughout my pregnancy.

[baby_0615]

Should have been did NOT for the first!

[baby_0615]

I have used a chiropractor for my last 5 pregnancies. Did for my first. I love the relief of hip and back pain I have gotten compared to the first! Labors for second through fifth were shorter by days too. Not sure if that was only the chiropractor though lol

[2015Harmony]

Both are fine. Make sure when your making the apt that they know your prego. But your fine doing either. I get massages as often as I can. Most massage therapists are trained in prenanatal massage. The real difference is they just don't use a lot of pressure.

[2015Harmony]

Both are fine. Make sure when your making the apt that they know your prego. But your fine doing either. I get massages as often as I can. Most massage therapists are trained in prenanatal massage. The real difference is they just don't use a lot of pressure.

[niki137]

I have been doing both.  I have been going to a chiropractor for years. But it helps with my leg numbness/pain that gets worse when I am pregnant. I have also been getting massages throughout this pregnancy.  I had to have a note from my Dr saying it was OK to get them, and they would only do it up to 37 weeks.

[Stephie250]

Hi I was told that a massage could bring on labour, so you might want to double check with your Dr first.