Why Postpartum Chiropractic Care in KL Matters for New Mothers
You’ve just brought life into the world.
But while everyone’s asking about the baby, few ask — “How are you feeling?”
Your shoulders ache from endless feeding and carrying.
Your neck feels tight. Your wrists hurt when you lift your baby.
Your posture feels… different — more rounded, less upright, almost “locked” in a forward curve.
And with broken sleep, even simple movements can feel heavy.
You’re not alone. At Movement Chiropractic in Cheras, we support mothers through postpartum chiropractic care to recover from back pain, posture changes, and wrist strain.
Why Postpartum Brings So Much Discomfort
Pregnancy and birth leave lasting changes:
Ligament laxity still lingers – Hormones like relaxin remain in your system for months after birth, keeping joints looser than usual. This means your pelvis, spine, and even wrists can feel unstable.
Postural shifts – Feeding, rocking, and carrying baby often pull your shoulders forward and your head down, straining the neck and upper back.
Core muscle weakness – Abdominal muscles take time to recover, which can cause your lower back to overwork and ache.
Repetitive baby care movements – Constant lifting, holding, and bending can lead to “mum wrist” (De Quervain’s syndrome) and shoulder tension.
Sleep deprivation – Poor rest slows healing, tightens muscles, and reduces your body’s ability to cope with daily strain.
Research shows that up to 50–80% of new mothers experience back pain in the months following delivery — and posture changes are a major factor.
How Chiropractic Helps You Recover After Childbirth
Our postpartum chiropractic care isn’t about force — it’s about supporting your healing body so you can move and feel better:
1. Realigning your posture
Gentle adjustments help bring the spine and pelvis back into balance after pregnancy’s postural changes, reducing the “forward-hunched” look and easing strain on your back and neck.
2. Easing muscle tension
Targeted soft tissue release melts away tightness in the shoulders, neck, and lower back from long hours of feeding and carrying.
3. Supporting wrist and arm function
Specific joint and muscle work for your hands and forearms can ease “mum wrist” pain and improve grip strength for safer lifting.
4. Helping your nervous system reset
When your spine moves better, nerve communication improves — which supports muscle recovery, reduces tension, and helps your body feel lighter.
Your Baby’s Milestones Shouldn’t Come With Your Pain Milestones
First smile: Joyful. First rollover: Exciting.
Your first month of shoulder stiffness? Not so magical. At Movement Chiropractic, we help you:
- Baby-lifting techniques that protect your wrists and spine
- Breastfeed without neck cramps
- Stroll at Taman without backache
Because your body did something extraordinary – it deserves extraordinary care.
You Deserve to Heal Too
Your recovery matters as much as your baby’s care.
Let us help you restore your posture, ease your pain, and move with more freedom — so you can enjoy motherhood without constant discomfort.
