Pregnancy
Back pain isn't just part of being pregnant.
Most expecting mothers are told there is nothing to do about back or pelvic pain until the baby comes — no medication, no imaging, no injections. There is something. It is seated, it is gentle, and it starts at week 12.
How prenatal care works here
The seated system we use has a prenatal protocol from its manufacturer: seated and slightly reclined — never face-down — a shorter session, with heat and vibration switched off. It gently unloads the lower back and pelvis that are carrying more every week. Many mothers come weekly from the second trimester through delivery, then return postpartum for the neck and upper back that nursing and carrying bring.
What we don't do
Nothing before week 12. Nothing postpartum until your OB or midwife has cleared you. If what you need is something other than what we do, Dr. Metcalf will point you to someone who does it well. We keep your OB, midwife or doula in the loop with a written summary after your first visit.
Who it's for
- Low back or pelvic pain from the second trimester on
- Sciatica during pregnancy
- A disc problem that was there before the pregnancy
- Postpartum neck, upper-back or low-back pain, once cleared
Pregnancy with a hypertensive disorder, placental concerns, or any complication your OB is watching needs their written OK first. We will ask.
Start with an evaluation
A short examination, a first session on the prenatal protocol if appropriate, and a written summary for your provider. Free when your OB, midwife or doula sends you.
Schedule a prenatal evaluationFor OBs, midwives and doulas
Text or call (913) 355-5998 with your patient's name and number. The evaluation is free for referred patients, and you will have a summary within a day. More for providers.
Find out whether we can help.
Pregnancy-related back and pelvic pain, evaluated and treated gently, from week 12 on.
1011 E 151st St, Suite A, Olathe, KS · Mon – Wed 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM · Thu 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM