Why Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy Matters

Pregnancy and childbirth are physically demanding phases in a woman’s body. That’s why our maternity chiropractor in Katy commits to helping pregnant women lighten the load by giving them treatments that offer several advantages.

Reduces Pregnancy Discomfort: Decompress the lower back and pelvis to relieve pressure from the baby’s weight in the womb.
Encourages Better Fetal Positioning: Aligning the hips expands the pelvis, which makes room for the fetus to move and assume a head-down position.
Enhances Overall Mobility and Sleep: Gentle adjustments loosen stiff ligaments in between the spine, bringing comfort and movement flexibility.
Supports a Safer, Smoother Delivery: Studies show that prenatal chiropractic may help shorten labor duration and ease the process.

Prenatal Chiropractic Techniques We Use

Our prenatal chiropractic care in Katy uses the following treatment modalities to help pregnant women relieve discomfort and enable smooth, healthy childbirth.

A pregnant woman getting checked by a medical specialist

Soft Tissue Release

Gentle trigger point massages that target the abdominal wall make up soft tissue release treatment. It relieves the downward pressure in the lower abdominal area to provide comfort and relief for pregnant women. It also enables fetal movement and prevents a feet-first delivery.

A pregnant woman getting checked by a medical specialist in a upward position

Pregnancy-Safe Adjustments

Prenatal chiropractic adjustments involve gentle pressure on the lower back and hips supported by a cushion and a drop table. These chiropractic instruments offer comfort and support for the woman’s abdomen and spine, making adjustments safer and comfortable.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

Before our pregnancy chiropractor in Katy can provide you with treatment, you will have to go through a process first. These are broken down into several steps.

Patient Intake: Our staff will give you a form to fill out, which asks for your personal details, medical history, and current health condition.
History and assessment: A licensed and trained chiropractor will examine your intake and ask questions about your concerns to pinpoint your condition.
Physical examination: Depending on your case, you may have to undergo an X-ray and hands-on physical exam to further evaluate your condition.
Treatment plan development: After diagnosis, our chiropractor will design a care plan specific to your needs and get your go-ahead before proceeding with treatment.
Chiropractic adjustments: Our chiropractor starts the pregnancy-focused adjustments using gentle and safe methods that help ease your pregnancy discomfort.

Why Choose Renew Spine & Rehab for Prenatal Chiropractic Care in Katy?

Dr. Zach Benson, our prenatal chiropractor in Katy, and the team believe in compassionate care centered on the chiropractic needs of our pregnant patients. We provide all necessary treatments in our clinic in a safe and gentle manner for your convenience.

Trained in Pregnancy Wellness

Dr. Zach Benson, our in-house chiropractor, is licensed and experienced in practicing prenatal chiropractic care.

Personalized, Compassionate Care

Our treatment plans are designed to address your body’s needs and changes depending on your progress and feedback.

Modern Techniques, Comfortable Tools

Updated treatments are executed with the support of the best tools to provide a safe and gentle session.

Community-Trusted Care

Patients within the Katy community continue to trust our patient-centered chiropractic treatments that improve their quality of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is safe when performed by a licensed professional. Chiropractors undergo years of formal education and training to master adjustments specific to the pregnant woman’s needs.

You can opt to start as early as possible. Getting a prenatal chiropractic treatment early will help you feel comfortable and healthy throughout your pregnancy.

Certain chiropractic treatments and techniques are designed to encourage fetal movement and enable a head-first position, which prevents breech babies.

It is advisable to continue your sessions during the third trimester. Chiropractors often perform prenatal adjustments to women in their late stages of pregnancy, as this is the period where discomfort and misalignment show the most impact.

We work with major insurance providers. However, coverage will vary from plan to plan. You can confirm if your plan is in-network by calling us at (979) 245-1414.

Meet Your Prenatal Chiropractor

Dr. Zach Benson

Chiropractor

Dr. Zach Benson is a skilled chiropractor who provides chiropractic care to individuals with a variety of musculoskeletal disorders.

He has been practicing since 2017 and has a special interest in sports chiropractic and working with patients wanting to improve their daily living and get out of pain.

Dr. Benson grew up in Bay City, TX. He began his college baseball career at San Jacinto College and made it to the JUCO World Series both years.

He then transferred to Stephen F. Austin State University, where he finished out his baseball career and received his BS in Kinesiology. After graduating, Dr. Benson attended Texas Chiropractic College in Pasadena, TX, where he earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic.

Dr. Benson was fortunate enough to be brought up in a family full of chiropractors. Both father and uncle have been successful chiropractors for over 30 years, a cousin has been in practice since 2003, and a younger brother is currently practicing in San Marcos, TX.

Dr. Benson married his college sweetheart, Lauren, and now resides in Houston, TX, along with their baby boy, Sutton, and their two dogs, Jimmy and Emma.

What Our Patients Say

Everyone is kind, knowledgeable, caring, and understanding. I am not an easy case. I have been in chiropractic care since I was 13. I was having headaches, and my mom took me to the dentist and eye doctor, tried everything, and we ended up with the chiropractor. Years later, I learned my hips were uneven, and the s curve in my spine was not there, not scoliosis, but not the way it should be. I also have TMD, which is called TMJ. Dr. Benson is treating all this and my new arthritis problems that affected my entire left leg and took the strength from my thigh muscle. My body is writhing in pain. However, he and his team are working to calm the pain and heal my body- the best part is that my insurance covers it.

Cassondra B.

Dr. Benson is absolutely the best! I took my husband to the ER in severe pain in his lower back. He could not move. They pumped him full of pain medication and sent him on his way, saying they could not help him. I called Dr. Benson's office while in the ER and explained the situation. I took my husband straight to his office from the ER; he could not walk, could not sit up, and was laid out in the back seat of my truck. Dr. Benson came out to my truck and helped to get him out of the truck and into one of the rooms. After working on him for about 45 minutes, he could walk out with the help of crutches and the next day was walking without them! My husband was back at work 4 days later after figuring out he had a pinched nerve and 2 more visits. I would highly recommend Dr. Benson and his entire staff to anyone that is looking for a chiropractor that really does care about his patients.

Donna W.

I had a hip replacement last year. I have been limping lately and quite frankly feeling crooked and having back spasms. Dr Benson and staff worked wonders the first day with massage, electric stim and spinal adjustment. The limp was less pronounced and my back pain was significantly lessened when I left. I know this is a work in progress but I feel we are on the right path forward.

Sharon H.

Dr. Donald Thingpen

Chiropractor

Dr. Donald Thigpen is licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with 20+ years of experience. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of conditions related to the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system. Dr. Thigpen is also certified practitioner in dry needling through the American Academy of Manipulative Therapy, certified Decompression Therapy Practitioner through the Kennedy Decompression Institute, certified practitioner in Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology through the Spine Research Institute of San Diego, certified practitioner in Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, and certified practitioner in manual therapy.

Dr. Thigpen received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Texas Chiropractic College and was valedictorian of his graduating class. While at Texas Chiropractic College, he received an extensive education in human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and other clinical and biological sciences. From 2001 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Bill McGimsey, Ph.D., Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of gross anatomy lab instructor and performed dissections on over 150 human cadavers. From 2002 to 2003, under the direction of Dr. Hasnaa Shafik, M.D., Ph.D, Dr. Thigpen was appointed to the position of histopathology lab instructor where he assisted doctoral students in the microscopic identification of human tissues and diseases.

Dr. Thigpen's experience includes a chiropractic internship along with medical rotations in neurosurgery and rheumatology. His rotation in neurosurgery was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Edward Murphy, M.D., at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, Texas. During his rotation in neurosurgery, Dr. Thigpen assisted Dr. Murphy with neurological examinations, observed and assisted in surgery, and received extensive instruction on neurological conditions, brain MRIs, and spine MRIs. His rotation in rheumatology was conducted under the supervision of Dr. Martin Lidsky, M.D., at the Veteran's Affair's Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Under the instruction of Dr. Lidsky, Dr. Thigpen gained valuable knowledge and experience on the proper evaluation and diagnosis of many arthritic and rheumatic conditions.

Prior to attending Texas Chiropractic College in Houston, Texas, Dr. Thigpen completed his undergraduate studies at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. In May of 2000, he graduated cum laude and received a bachelor of science degree in biology. While at MSU, he was selected to participate in a senior honors thesis research project, which he completed under the direction of Dr. Ray Neyland, Ph.D.

From 2004 to 2008, in addition to a full time practice as a Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Thigpen was an instructor at the Louisiana Institute of Massage Therapy where he taught human anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Dr. Thigpen is also an Elsevier text book reviewer and has been recognized in three text books for his contributions. You can find him listed as a contributing editor and reviewer in Mosby's Pathology for Massage Therapists 2nd Edition, Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 3rd Edition, and Massage Therapy Principles and Practice 4th Edition.

Dr. Thigpen is a member of the Texas Chiropractic Association, American Chiropractic Association, and the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association.

Russell Corcoran

When I went to Dr. Thigpen, I had been in pain for months. I was thinking that at my age, maybe pain was just part of life. However, Dr. Thigpen had me pain-free within three weeks. He is amazing and the staff is great. Highly recommend

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