Blog Post-Car-Accident Pain While Pregnant or Postpartum? Massage & Chiropractic Options
Car accidents are scary for anyone — but when you’re pregnant or newly postpartum, even a “minor” crash can leave your body in pain and your mind on high alert. The combination of hormonal changes, shifting joints, and stress makes moms especially vulnerable to hidden injuries that can linger long after the accident.
At Motherhood Massages, we specialize in helping women heal through every stage of motherhood. If you’ve been in a car accident during pregnancy or postpartum, here’s what you need to know about safe recovery options through massage therapy.
Why Car Accidents Affect Moms Differently
During pregnancy and after birth, your body is in constant transition:
Ligaments loosen from hormones like relaxin.
Your center of gravity shifts, placing new strain on your spine.
Core muscles and pelvic support are weakened from pregnancy or delivery.
Even a small fender-bender can amplify these changes, causing:
Neck and shoulder tension
Lower back or pelvic pain
Headaches or jaw tightness
Sciatica or tingling down one leg
Delayed soreness that worsens days later
These symptoms can appear slowly, especially when your focus is on your baby, but addressing them early makes a huge difference in recovery.
How Massage Therapy Helps After an Accident
Massage can be a gentle yet powerful tool to reduce inflammation and restore circulation after trauma.
Our prenatal and postpartum massage therapists use techniques designed for safety and comfort, including:
Side-lying positioning to protect the abdomen and support proper alignment
Gentle myofascial release to reduce scar tissue and tension
Lymphatic drainage to decrease swelling
Trigger point therapy to ease headaches and muscle knots
Massage helps relax overworked muscles and calm the nervous system, which is especially important for moms dealing with anxiety or stress after an accident.
When to Add Chiropractic Care
Sometimes, muscle work alone isn’t enough - especially if the impact caused spinal or joint misalignment. Chiropractic care can:
Restore proper motion to the spine and pelvis
Reduce nerve pressure that contributes to pain
Support better posture during pregnancy or while breastfeeding
At Car Accident Chiropractic, Dr. Melot offers gentle, pregnancy-safe adjustments and specializes in helping women recover from car accident injuries. For accident-related cases, Car Accident Chiropractic provides customized care focused on whiplash, neck, and back pain — often with $0 out-of-pocket cost consultations for qualifying patients.
Many moms find that combining massage and chiropractic care leads to faster, longer-lasting relief.
When to Seek Care Immediately
Contact a provider as soon as possible if you experience:
Persistent neck or back pain
Headaches, dizziness, or nausea
Pain radiating into arms or legs
Pelvic or abdominal pain
Trouble sleeping from discomfort
Even if it’s been weeks since your accident, it’s not too late. Early treatment prevents long-term pain and helps your body heal safely — so you can get back to caring for your family without pain or worry.
You Don’t Have to Push Through the Pain
If you’re a mom recovering from a car accident — pregnant or postpartum — we’re here to support your healing journey.
Book a therapeutic prenatal or postpartum massage at Motherhood Massages, or pair it with chiropractic care from Car Accident Chiropractic for a truly integrated recovery plan.
Your body has already been through enough — let’s help it feel whole again. 💛