A: Most pregnant women are referred to Dr. McCoy for lower back or pelvic pain associated with pregnancy.  This includes localized lower back pain, sciatica (radiating leg pain), groin pain, and leg or thigh pain.  Some patients present with middle back, rib or neck pain or headaches.  Many birth providers refer patients to Dr. McCoy if they determine the fetus is not in the optimal position for birth, such as breech, transverse, or posterior.  Chiropractic adjustments may have a positive effect on fetal positioning during pregnancy.

Yes, but Dr. McCoy has the post graduate education and clinical experience that separates her from every other chiropractor in Westchester County.  Dr. McCoy is the ONLY DICCP Board Certified Chiropractor in the county, and one of only 200 in the world.  She is also Webster Technique Certified.

Yes!  Gentle chiropractic treatment including joint mobilization, soft tissue treatment, and therapeutic exercise is safe and effective during pregnancy.  Dr. McCoy is trained to address the challenges of the pregnant body including loosening ligaments and increased weight.

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment.  The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction.  In so doing neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved.  Sacral subluxation may contribute to difficult labor for the mother (i.e., dystocia).  Dystocia is caused by inadequate uterine function, pelvic contraction, and baby malpresentation.  The correction of sacral subluxation may have a positive effect on all of these causes of dystocia.  It does NOT involve manually maneuvering the baby in any way!

A treatment plan will be individually tailored for your specific condition and depends on your week of pregnancy.  Treatment recommendations range from 2-3 times per week to once a month.

Home care recommendations usually include ice, physioball exercises, and gentle stretching.  A maternity belt/support may be recommended.  Exercises are tailored specifically for each patient.

A research study showed that patients under chiropractic care during pregnancy had decreased labor times by 24-39%!

At least one post partum evaluation is recommended before the ligaments around the pelvis tighten.  Usually this occurs about the same time as your post partum visit to your birth provider at 4-6 weeks.  But certainly come in earlier if you are in pain.