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Dr. Denny's goal is to identify the root cause of your health challenges, offer effective, personalized solutions, and empower you to begin the fulfilling life you deserve.
Sciatica in Pregnancy
Gentle, Pregnancy‑Safe Chiropractic Care in Hamden, CT
Sciatica during pregnancy is common, especially as the pelvis shifts, ligaments change, and the body adapts to growing weight and posture changes. Chiropractic care helps ease nerve irritation, improve pelvic alignment, and restore more comfortable movement throughout pregnancy.
Dr. Eileen Denny is ICA board‑certified in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic care and provides gentle, pregnancy‑specific techniques that help reduce tension and improve mobility.
What Pregnancy‑Related Sciatica Feels Like
Sciatica may cause:
• Sharp or aching pain down the leg
• Hip or glute discomfort
• Tingling or numbness
• Pain with walking, standing, or turning in bed
• Difficulty finding comfortable positions
These symptoms often come from pelvic imbalance, increased lumbar curve, or pressure on the sciatic nerve.
How Chiropractic Helps
Pregnancy‑safe chiropractic care can help:
• Improve pelvic alignment
• Reduce pressure on the sciatic nerve
• Ease hip and low‑back tension
• Improve mobility and walking comfort
• Reduce irritation from posture changes
• Support proper biomechanics as the body grows
Techniques are gentle, specific, and adapted to each stage of pregnancy
Common Causes of Sciatica During Pregnancy
Sciatica often develops due to:
• Pelvic rotation or imbalance
• Increased lumbar curve
• Ligament changes from relaxin
• Baby’s position
• Postural strain
• Reduced hip mobility
Addressing these mechanical changes helps reduce nerve irritation and improve comfort.
What to Expect at Your Visit
Your pregnancy visit includes:
• A detailed history of symptoms and movement patterns
• Pelvic, lumbar, and hip assessment
• Gentle, pregnancy‑specific chiropractic adjustments
• Soft‑tissue work for tight glute or hip muscles
• Guidance on movement, positioning, and daily habits
All techniques are safe for pregnancy and tailored to your comfort.
Serving Hamden & New Haven County
We care for pregnant patients from Hamden, North Haven, Cheshire, Wallingford, Bethany, New Haven, and surrounding towns.
Feel Better During Pregnancy
Gentle chiropractic care can help ease sciatica so you can move with more comfort as your body changes.
Ready to schedule pregnancy chiropractic care?
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