Active Health Clinics | Fort Dodge, Iowa (515) 227-7491

Gentle care for expecting moms and growing kids.

Pregnancy and childhood bring big changes. We offer gentle, safe care that supports your body through every stage.

Maternity & Pediatric Care

What's going on

Pregnancy shifts your posture and loosens your joints, often bringing back and pelvic pain. Gentle care can ease that strain and help you stay comfortable as your body changes.

For kids, light, careful adjustments support healthy growth and can help with everything from posture to the bumps of an active childhood.

Sound familiar?

  • Lower-back or pelvic pain during pregnancy
  • Sciatica-like pain as your due date nears
  • Postural aches in growing kids and teens
  • Discomfort after a child's fall or sports bump
  • General stiffness from a changing body
Active Health Clinics visiting a group of Fort Dodge schoolchildren

How we treat it

Your plan is built from your exam. Here are the kinds of care we may use.

Gentle Chiropractic Adjustments

Safe, careful adjustments to help your joints move more freely.

A.R.T. Soft-Tissue Work

Hands-on treatment for tight, stuck, or overworked muscles and tendons.

Corrective Exercises

Targeted movements to fix posture and prevent pain from returning.

Physical Therapy

Guided exercises and hands-on care to rebuild strength, motion, and balance.

Every patient is different. Your provider will talk with you about which options fit you.

What your first visit looks like

1

We listen

You tell us your story, your pain, and what you want to get back to doing.

2

We examine

We check how you move and look for the cause of the problem.

3

We make a plan

We explain what we found, what we recommend, and what it will cost. No surprises.

Common questions

Is chiropractic safe during pregnancy?

Yes. We use gentle, pregnancy-appropriate techniques and positioning to keep you comfortable and safe.

Is it safe for kids?

Absolutely. Pediatric care uses very light pressure and is tailored to a child's size and stage of growth.

Can care help with pregnancy back pain?

Many expecting moms find real relief from the back and pelvic pain that comes with a changing body.

Ready to feel better?

Call us or book online. If we can't help with your problem, we'll point you to someone who can.