The Webster Technique is a chiropractic approach designed specifically for pregnancy. It checks the balance of your pelvis and sacrum, the flat bone at the base of your spine, and gently relieves tension in the muscles and ligaments around it. At Limitless Chiropractic, Dr. Amanda uses it throughout pregnancy, from the first trimester to the last week.
You are probably wondering whether it is safe, and whether it means lying on your belly. Yes, it is safe, and no, you will not be lying on your belly. We use pregnancy pillows and side-lying positions, and the pressure is light. Most moms tell us it is the most comfortable part of their week.
A pelvis that sits a little uneven is common in pregnancy, because the hormone relaxin loosens everything to make room. When one side is pulled tighter than the other, you feel it in your low back, hips, and the round ligaments along the front of your belly. Webster care helps the pelvis settle back to level so your body has more room to do its work.
What a Webster visit looks like
Dr. Amanda starts by checking your leg lengths and the position of your sacrum while you lie comfortably on the table. If one side is pulling, she makes a gentle, specific adjustment to the sacrum and then releases the tension in the round ligament with light pressure on the front of the belly.
The whole visit is calm and unhurried. You can stop at any point and ask what she is doing. Bring your partner or your toddler along if that makes it easier.
Why moms come in for Webster care
- Low back and sacroiliac pain that gets worse as the pregnancy progresses
- Hip and pubic bone pain, especially when walking or rolling over in bed
- Round ligament pain along the front of the belly
- Sciatica that shows up for the first time during pregnancy
- Wanting a balanced pelvis going into labor and delivery
Webster Technique and breech babies
You may have read that Webster care is used when a baby is breech. Here is the honest version. The technique does not turn babies. It balances the pelvis and relaxes the ligaments around the uterus, which gives your baby more room to move into a good position on their own.
If your baby is breech, keep your OB or midwife in the loop. We are glad to work alongside them, and they will tell you if there is any reason to hold off on care.