Pregnancy Chiropractor Stone Oak | San Antonio TX

Looking for a pregnancy chiropractor in Stone Oak? Here's what to know: your body is undergoing extraordinary changes, and you deserve chiropractic support specifically designed for pregnancy. At Pura Vida Chiropractic, just about 15 minutes north of Stone Oak on NW Military Hwy, Dr. Dan Foss has spent 23 years caring for expectant mothers through every trimester using gentle, low-force techniques proven to ease pain and support optimal baby positioning.

Why Stone Oak Mothers Are Choosing Chiropractic During Pregnancy

Stone Oak families know the value of proactive, preventive care. Pregnancy chiropractic is exactly that — not treating sickness, but supporting the profound biomechanical shifts your body undergoes when carrying a baby.

From conception through delivery, your pelvis—consisting of the sacrum, ilium, ischium, and pubic symphysis held together by the sacroiliac ligaments—widens and rotates. Your center of gravity shifts forward, and hormones like relaxin loosen the pelvic ligaments in preparation for birth. Without chiropractic support, these changes often lock into painful sacroiliac dysfunction and pelvic girdle pain. Lower back pain, sciatica, round ligament pain, and rib discomfort become routine complaints. They do not have to be.

Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) and the Webster Technique — two of the most pregnancy-specific approaches available. Both are gentle, precise, and work with your body's natural wisdom rather than against it.

How We Treat Pregnancy at Pura Vida

Webster Technique for Optimal Fetal Positioning

The Webster Technique restores balance to your pelvis and specifically addresses the round ligaments and uterine ligaments—the suspensory structures that suspend your uterus. When these ligaments are tight, they create intrauterine constraint, reducing the space available for your baby to rotate into the optimal vertex (head-down, cephalic) presentation. By releasing this tension and using SOT pelvic blocks to expand the pelvic diameter, Webster Technique creates maximum intrauterine space. When your pelvis is balanced and your uterine ligaments are relaxed, your baby has room to assume the optimal head-down position for delivery instead of breech presentation. This technique is recognized by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) as the standard of care for prenatal chiropractic.

SOT for Spinal and Pelvic Alignment

Sacro-Occipital Technique uses gentle wedge blocks positioned under your pelvis and low-force adjustments to restore alignment without twisting, thrusting, or abdominal pressure. Every adjustment is timed to your trimester. Your body knows how to carry pregnancy — we simply remove interference and restore balance.

CMRT for Digestive Comfort

In late pregnancy, many mothers experience heartburn, reflux, and digestive slowness as the uterus pushes upward. Using Chiropractic Manipulative Reflex Technique (CMRT), Dr. Foss can address these issues through gentle visceral balancing — no medications, no side effects.

Common Conditions We Treat in Stone Oak Pregnancy Patients

• Low back pain — the most common pregnancy complaint
• Sciatica — sharp shooting pain down the buttock and leg
• Pelvic girdle pain — discomfort in the front or back of the pelvis
• Round ligament pain — sharp twinges in the lower abdomen
• Sacroiliac joint dysfunction — pain at the base of the spine
• Rib pain — from the ribcage flaring outward
• Headaches — from upper cervical tension and sphenoid bone restriction affecting pituitary hormone regulation during pregnancy
• Breech positioning — when the baby is in breech presentation (buttocks-down instead of vertex/cephalic presentation) after 32 weeks due to intrauterine constraint or pelvic restriction

Is Chiropractic Care Safe During Pregnancy?

Yes. When performed by a chiropractor with prenatal training, chiropractic care is one of the safest interventions available during pregnancy. There are no medications, no surgical risks, no side effects beyond occasional mild muscle soreness.

Dr. Foss has safely cared for pregnant patients from the first trimester through 41 weeks. The techniques we use — SOT, Webster, and CMRT — are all designed specifically for the pregnant body. There is no high-velocity twisting, no abdominal pressure, and no positions that would compromise your uterus or baby.

If you have specific medical concerns — placenta previa, history of preterm labor, or other complications — bring them to your free consultation. Dr. Foss works alongside midwives and OBs across San Antonio and will coordinate care whenever needed.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

1. Free consultation. No charge, no obligation. We sit down and talk through your history, your stage of pregnancy, and your specific concerns.
2. Comprehensive exam. A thorough assessment of your spine, pelvis, and posture. We use clinical evaluation — no X-rays during pregnancy.
3. Personalized care plan. Dr. Foss reviews his findings, explains what he saw, and designs a plan that meets you where you are.

We use specialized pregnancy pillows and modified table setups to keep you comfortable at every visit, no matter which trimester you are in.

Postpartum and Infant Care

Pregnancy does not end at delivery. Your pelvis spent nine months opening up and now needs to rebalance. Postpartum care addresses pelvic floor dysfunction (weakness in muscles supporting the bladder and bowel), sacroiliac joint instability (the most common persistent issue after birth), and diastasis recti (separation of the abdominal wall muscles). We recommend at least a few postpartum visits in the first few months after birth to restore pelvic stability and support abdominal wall healing to prevent long-term back and hip pain

And your newborn is welcome at every visit. The same gentle techniques we use on you work beautifully for babies — addressing colic, reflux, latching difficulty, and head shape concerns common in the first weeks of life.

FAQ

How often should I come in during pregnancy? Most pregnant patients benefit from visits every 2-4 weeks until the third trimester, then weekly or bi-weekly as delivery approaches. We design your schedule based on your needs and stage of pregnancy.

Is chiropractic safe in the first trimester? Yes. Many mothers begin care early to establish good spinal and pelvic balance before the body's changes become more pronounced.

Will you refer me back to my OB or midwife? Absolutely. We work collaboratively with your birth team and will communicate whenever warranted. Chiropractic is complementary to obstetric care, not a replacement.

Do you take insurance? We are insurance friendly. Ask about our new patient discount for uninsured or high-deductible plans.

Ready to Start Your Pregnancy Chiropractic Journey?

Many Stone Oak mothers have walked through our doors at 2318 NW Military Hwy and left feeling lighter, less anxious, and more connected to their bodies. Pregnancy is the single most important time to be under chiropractic care — not because you are broken, but because your body is doing something extraordinary.

Call (210) 685-1994 or book your free consultation online. We are bilingual — English and Spanish — and we are here to support you.

See also: Why Pregnancy Is the #1 Time for Chiropractic Care, Stone Oak Chiropractor, Prenatal Chiropractic Care in San Antonio