Round Ligament Pain, Back Pain, Pelvic Pressure: What They Mean About Your Body
Pregnancy is one of the most beautiful transformations a body can go through — but it’s also one of the most demanding. As your baby grows, your body shifts, adapts, and works tirelessly to support two lives.
And often, discomfort shows up long before moms realize why it’s happening.
At our clinic in Overland Park, Kansas, one of the most meaningful concepts we teach expecting mothers is the Three Sisters of Balance — a simple, powerful way to understand how your body supports your baby and how to help it move and function with less pain and more ease.
If you haven’t seen our short explanation video, watch it HERE!
This framework helps moms feel in control, informed, and connected to what their body is doing — and it guides much of the prenatal and postpartum care we provide at Identity Chiropractic.
Why the “Three Sisters” Matter During Pregnancy
When people describe pregnancy aches and pains, they often mention symptoms — sharp pulling, pelvic pressure, back tightness, sciatica, round ligament pain…
But underneath each symptom is a deeper story about balance.
Your pelvis is more than a structure; it’s a dynamic, adaptable foundation for you and your baby.
The Three Sisters of Balance help explain how and why things feel the way they do. The three sisters of balance (side lying release, forward leaning inversion, and rebozo) are your body’s built-in support team to help relax your pelvic floor, open up your pelvic inlet, and relax the fascia and surrounding tissue to allow baby to get into the most optimal position.
Changes in posture and movement patterns during pregnancy can pull everything out of sync… leaving you with back pain, hip pain, SI pressure, difficulty breathing, or a baby that gets stuck in the wrong position.
1. Balanced Muscles
2. Balanced Ligaments
3. Balanced Bones
When one sister becomes tight, strained, or restricted, the other two begin to compensate.
And when all three work together harmoniously, pregnancy feels more supported, more fluid, far less painful and during labor, that is a much better potential for a smoother delivery.
Let’s break this down in a way that makes sense for real life.
1. Balance of the Muscles
As your belly grows, muscles adapt. Some become overactive. Some become inhibited. Some work harder simply to keep you upright.
Common signs that muscular balance is shifting include:
Lower back or hip pain
Difficulty standing or transitioning
Tightness in the belly or groin
Fatigue when walking or exercising
Gentle chiropractic adjustments, breath work, and targeted rehab help your muscles cooperate instead of compete, making movement more comfortable and allowing your body to support the growing demand.
2. Balance of the Ligaments
Ligaments are small but mighty — especially the round ligaments and uterosacral ligaments that support your uterus.
When these ligaments are under uneven tension, moms may feel:
Sharp pulling sensations
“Lightning crotch”
Belly tightness
Baby sitting more on one side
Pelvic pressure
By improving alignment and releasing tension patterns, these ligaments can soften and lengthen evenly, giving your baby more room and giving you more comfort.
3. Balance of the Bones
Your pelvis isn’t one piece; it’s a set of bones designed to move.
During pregnancy, those movements matter — a lot.
When the sacrum or pelvis becomes restricted or rotated, moms may notice:
Difficulty finding a comfortable sleeping or sitting position
Pain during walking or stairs
Pressure in the pelvis
Baby feeling “stuck” in certain positions
This is where techniques like Webster Method and gentle pelvic adjustments support balance, space, and optimal baby positioning — not by forcing anything, but by allowing your body to do what it was already designed to do.
How This Framework Helps Moms Feel More Empowered
Understanding the Three Sisters of Balance gives expecting mothers something they often don’t get during pregnancy:
✨ Clarity
✨ Confidence
✨ Connection to their body
Pregnancy shouldn’t feel like guessing.
When moms understand the “why” behind their discomfort, they naturally begin to feel more supported and more in control of their journey.
Balanced muscles, ligaments, and bones can lead to:
Easier movement
Less back and pelvic pain
Better sleep
Improved pelvic floor coordination
More space for baby
A smoother labor and delivery
A healthier postpartum recovery
The body wants to balance itself — sometimes it just needs a little help.
What We See Every Day in Our Clinic
We’ve had the privilege of caring for hundreds of prenatal and postpartum moms in Overland Park, Leawood, Prairie Village, Olathe, and the greater Kansas City area.
And the story is almost always the same:
Moms want to feel strong, comfortable, and capable — not just for themselves, but for their baby and their family.
This is the heart of our work.
Helping moms feel safe in their body.
Helping them move with confidence.
Helping them prepare for one of the most meaningful experiences of their life.
Chiropractic, Webster Technique, prenatal rehab, breath training, and gentle soft-tissue work aren’t about “treating symptoms.”
They’re about honoring your body’s design and giving it the conditions it needs to thrive.
If You’re Pregnant (or Newly Postpartum), Here’s What You Should Know
You don’t need to wait until the pain is unbearable.
You don’t need to wait until baby positioning becomes a concern.
You don’t need to wait for someone to tell you “that’s just part of pregnancy.”
Your body is speaking early and often — and support during pregnancy makes a profound difference in:
Comfort
Birth experience
Recovery
Your ability to be present during a sacred season of life
If you're already experiencing discomfort, we can help.
If you're feeling good but want to maintain that, we can help.
If you're preparing for birth and want your pelvis and nervous system ready, we can help.
Learn More and Watch the Video
If you want a simple visual breakdown, watch our short Instagram video explaining the Three Sisters of Balance.
Share it with a friend who’s expecting, or save it for later.
A Final Thought for Moms
Motherhood begins long before the moment you hold your baby.
It begins when your body changes, when your instincts heighten, when your desire to protect and nurture begins to shape your choices.
Caring for your body during pregnancy is not a luxury — it’s an act of love.
For yourself.
For your baby.
For your future.
And if you feel called to get support, our doors are open.
This season is too important to walk through in pain, uncertainty, or imbalance.