If you're pregnant and considering chiropractic care on the Sunshine Coast, this guide explains what care typically involves, what to expect, and how to choose a registered practitioner. Always discuss any care during pregnancy with your GP or midwife first, and see a GP promptly if you have red-flag symptoms.
Maroochydore chiropractic clinic offering back pain, headache/migraine, posture, and pregnancy chiropractic care, plus children's and animal chiropractic. New patient offer includes exam, digital x-rays, and first adjustment. Online booking available; no referral needed.
Chiropractic clinic in Coolum Beach offering assessment, hands-on adjustments, and personalised care plans for neck and back pain, nerve pain, headaches and migraines, and pregnancy support. Includes imaging referrals when appropriate. Online booking available via Pracsuite.
Chiropractic clinic in Birtinya, QLD, using the Gonstead System. Services include care for back pain, neck pain, headaches, sciatica, sports injuries, and pregnancy. Includes spinal examination, X-ray analysis, and online booking.
Family chiropractic clinic in Maroochydore offering spinal adjustments for the whole family, including pregnancy, babies, children and families, plus nutritional consulting services. Online booking available via Cliniko.
Family-focused chiropractic clinic in Caloundra and Buderim treating babies, children, pregnant women and adults. Services include spinal assessment, dry needling, MLS laser therapy, sports injury care. Accepts DVA and Medicare EPC. Online booking available.
Chiropractic care for all ages including pregnancy, paediatric, and sports chiropractic. Uses postural analysis, orthopaedic and neurological assessments, X-ray imaging, and Thermpix inflammation scanning. Offers workshops. Booking via phone or online appointment form.
Buderim chiropractic clinic offering chiropractic adjustments, remedial massage included with treatment, pregnancy chiropractic, and red light therapy. Same day appointments available, HICAPS claiming, online booking and gift cards offered.
Family chiropractic clinic in Buderim since 1990 offering pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care using Sacro Occipital Technique, Diversified Technique, Neuro Emotional Technique and Webster Technique. Online booking available for new and existing practice members; no referral required to attend.
Chiropractors are registered health practitioners who focus on the musculoskeletal system — the spine, joints, muscles and related soft tissues. During pregnancy, the body changes considerably: posture shifts, ligaments loosen, and weight distribution alters. Some pregnant people choose to see a chiropractor for support with these musculoskeletal changes.
A consultation usually begins with a history and assessment. The chiropractor will ask about your general health, your pregnancy, how far along you are, any current discomfort, and your medical history. They may carry out a physical examination looking at posture, movement, and how your joints and muscles are functioning.
Care techniques a chiropractor may discuss can include manual adjustment (a controlled movement applied to a joint), mobilisation (gentler, slower movement of a joint through its range), and soft-tissue work (such as massage-style techniques applied to muscles). For pregnant clients, practitioners often modify their approach and positioning — for example, using specialised cushioning or side-lying positions for comfort. Techniques and their suitability vary from person to person, so any proposed care should be explained clearly before it begins.
It's important to understand that this guide describes what care involves — it does not claim any particular health outcome. Discuss what's right for you with your GP or midwife.
Your first visit is usually longer than follow-up appointments because it includes the history-taking and assessment described above. Expect the chiropractor to:
A good practitioner will be transparent about what they can and can't help with, and will be willing to refer you back to your GP, midwife or another health professional where appropriate.
Fees vary between clinics, so treat the following as general guidance only — always confirm current pricing directly with the clinic.
If you hold private health insurance with extras cover, chiropractic may be partly claimable — check your policy for limits and any waiting periods. In some cases, a GP may refer eligible patients under a Chronic Disease Management (CDM) plan, which can provide a limited number of Medicare-subsidised allied health visits. Eligibility for CDM is decided by your GP, not the chiropractor.
This page features Sunshine Coast clinics including practices in Maroochydore, Coolum Beach, Buderim, Mooloolaba, Kuluin and Mudjimba. When choosing, consider the following:
Check AHPRA registration. Every chiropractor in Australia must be registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia. You can verify a practitioner's registration for free on the public register at ahpra.gov.au. This is a quick and worthwhile step.
Look for relevant experience. Some chiropractors have particular experience working with pregnant clients and adjust their techniques and equipment accordingly. Ask about this directly.
Expect a clear explanation. A trustworthy practitioner will explain any proposed care plan, the reasoning behind it, and the expected number of visits — without pressure to commit to long or expensive programs.
Willingness to refer on. Good practitioners work alongside your GP and midwife and will refer you on if something falls outside their scope.
Chiropractic care is not a substitute for medical care during pregnancy. See your GP or midwife first to discuss whether chiropractic care is appropriate for you.
Seek medical advice promptly — see a GP or go to your nearest emergency department — if you experience any red-flag symptoms, including:
During pregnancy specifically, also contact your GP, midwife or maternity unit about bleeding, reduced fetal movement, severe headache, vision changes, or significant abdominal pain. These require medical assessment, not chiropractic care.
The Chiropractic Board of Australia provides specific guidance on the care of children and expects practitioners to practise within their scope and to communicate openly about the evidence for care. If you're considering chiropractic care during pregnancy — or later for an infant — discuss it with your GP or midwife first, and choose a practitioner who is transparent about what care involves and who is willing to refer you to other health professionals when appropriate.
Or read the full pregnancy chiropractic guide, or browse all Sunshine Coast clinics.
Suitability varies from person to person. Chiropractors experienced with pregnant clients often adapt their techniques and positioning for comfort. Always discuss any proposed care with your GP or midwife first, and choose an AHPRA-registered practitioner you can verify at ahpra.gov.au.
As a general guide, initial consultations often range from about $90–$180 and follow-up visits from about $60–$110, but prices vary by clinic. Confirm current fees directly. Private health extras cover may help, and some patients may be eligible for a GP-arranged CDM referral.
You can usually book directly without a referral. However, a GP referral is required for Medicare-subsidised visits under a Chronic Disease Management plan, and your GP decides eligibility. It's also wise to discuss any pregnancy care with your GP or midwife first.
The first visit generally includes a detailed history, a physical assessment, and an explanation of any proposed care and its costs. The chiropractor should answer your questions and gain your consent before starting, and be willing to refer you on where appropriate.
Every chiropractor in Australia must be registered with the Chiropractic Board of Australia. You can confirm any practitioner's registration for free on the public register at ahpra.gov.au before you book.