Pregnancy Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: How Chiropractic Prepares You for Labor
You’ve likely heard it said: “Pregnancy is a marathon, not a sprint.” And if you’re in your third trimester, you’re probably feeling that more than ever. Your body has been working hard for months—growing, stretching, and adapting in ways you never imagined. But just like any marathon, the final stretch matters most.
At Solstice Chiropractic, we walk alongside Colorado Springs moms every day who are preparing for one of the most important and transformative events of their lives: birth. And we believe your body was designed for it—especially when your nervous system is fully supported.
In this blog, we’ll explore how prenatal chiropractic care helps expecting moms gear up for labor physically, emotionally, and neurologically.
Birth Prep Begins with the Nervous System
Birth isn’t just a physical process—it’s a neurological event. Your body relies on an incredible orchestration of brain-to-body communication to begin and complete labor. That communication happens through the nervous system—the master control system of your body.
As a Prenatal Chiropractor in Colorado Springs, we focus on nervous system regulation so your brain and body can stay connected, coordinated, and calm as you approach birth.
When your nervous system is stuck in stress (sympathetic) mode, it can interfere with:
The hormonal cascade needed for labor to start
Uterine contractions and progression
The ability to rest, relax, and surrender to the process
Chiropractic adjustments gently remove interference in the spine, allowing the nervous system to regulate and shift into parasympathetic mode—where healing, resting, and labor happen more naturally.
Why Webster Certified Chiropractic Matters in the Third Trimester
If you're entering your final trimester, pelvic balance becomes just as important as nervous system balance.
As Webster Certified Chiropractors in Colorado Springs, we use a specific technique designed to:
Reduce tension in the pelvic muscles and ligaments
Improve alignment of the sacrum and pelvis
Create more room for baby to move into the optimal position
Support more comfortable pregnancy and ideal birth mechanics
This gentle, pregnancy-safe technique is especially helpful if baby is breech, transverse, or if you're experiencing low back pain, pubic discomfort, or round ligament tension.
Regular care in the third trimester helps moms feel more confident heading into labor because their body is aligned, adaptable, and neurologically ready.
Chiropractic as Your Birth Training Partner
Think of chiropractic as part of your birth training team—right alongside your midwife, OB, doula, and birth class.
Just like you wouldn’t run a marathon without preparing your body, you don’t have to go into labor without support. Prenatal chiropractic helps:
Improve sleep so your body can recover
Reduce common pregnancy symptoms like reflux, fatigue, and back pain
Support emotional regulation and reduce anxiety
Optimize fetal positioning for safer, smoother labor
And we don’t stop there. We’re here after birth, too—helping you recover and recalibrate through gentle postpartum chiropractic care, so you can continue showing up as the incredible mom you are.
A Word to Colorado Springs Moms
If you're in your third trimester and wondering how to prepare your body for labor—start with your nervous system. You were designed to do this. You don’t need to go into birth exhausted, fearful, or misaligned.
At Solstice Chiropractic, we’re proud to serve the amazing moms of Colorado Springs with heart-centered, nervous system-based care. We believe when moms are supported, babies thrive—and families flourish.
Ready to prep your body and nervous system for birth?
Ready to prep your body and nervous system for birth?
We’re here to walk this final stretch of the pregnancy marathon with you. Schedule your prenatal consultation with our Webster Certified Chiropractors in Colorado Springs today.
📞 Call us (719)-445-2346 or 📅 book online to get started.
