WEBSTER TECHNIQUE
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and sacral adjustment developed by Dr. Larry Webster and certified through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It's designed exclusively for pregnancy.
Unlike a general chiropractic adjustment, the Webster Technique focuses specifically on the sacrum — the triangular bone at the base of your spine that forms the back of your pelvis. When the sacrum is misaligned during pregnancy, it can create tension throughout the pelvis, affecting the ligaments that support your uterus and the space available for your baby to move and position.
How the Webster Technique Works
The adjustment involves three key components:
Sacral analysis and correction — Dr. Jennifer assesses your sacrum for misalignment and applies a gentle, specific adjustment to restore proper positioning.
Round ligament release — Soft tissue work on the round ligaments reduces tension that may be pulling on the uterus and creating constraint.
Pelvic balance restoration — The combined effect creates more symmetry throughout the pelvis — balanced muscles, balanced ligaments, and balanced space for baby.
The result is a pelvis that functions as it should: mobile, balanced, and capable of supporting both your comfort and your baby's ability to move freely.
Benefits During Pregnancy
When pelvic balance is restored through the Webster Technique, prenatal moms consistently experience reduced lower back and pelvic pain, less round ligament discomfort, improved comfort sitting, sleeping, and moving, better conditions for optimal fetal positioning, and a more prepared body for labor and delivery.
The technique doesn't "turn" babies. What it does is remove the structural constraints that may be preventing baby from moving into the best position on their own. We offer continued support after giving birth.
What to Expect During a Webster Adjustment
A Webster Technique visit is gentle and brief. You'll lie comfortably on a pregnancy-adapted table while Dr. Jennifer performs the sacral analysis and adjustment. Most moms describe the experience as relieving — not painful.
Visit frequency varies, but many pregnant moms receiving Webster care are seen one to two times per week, especially in the third trimester when baby positioning and birth preparation become the priority.
Who Can Benefit
The Webster Technique is appropriate throughout all trimesters of pregnancy. It's especially sought out by moms experiencing pelvic discomfort or imbalance, concerns about baby's positioning (including breech), preparation for a more comfortable labor, round ligament pain or SI joint dysfunction, and anyone who wants their pelvis functioning at its best for delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It's an ICPA-certified sacral analysis and adjustment designed for pregnancy. It addresses sacral misalignment and pelvic ligament tension to restore balance and reduce constraint on the uterus.
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Yes. It was developed specifically for pregnant women and uses gentle, low-force techniques. Dr. Jennifer is Webster Technique certified and uses pregnancy-adapted positioning for every visit.
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A regular chiropractic adjustment addresses spinal alignment broadly. The Webster Technique is pregnancy-specific — it analyzes the sacrum, addresses round ligament tension, and restores pelvic balance as a coordinated protocol. It's targeted care, not general maintenance.
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The Webster Technique doesn't manually turn babies. It restores pelvic balance and reduces uterine constraint, which can create the space baby needs to move into an optimal position on their own. Many moms seek Webster care specifically for positioning concerns. Learn more →