The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment. Webster certified care is available at Van Every Family Chiropractic Center through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), and our doctors use that pelvic analysis to support the mother's changing body throughout every trimester.
As defined by the ICPA: "The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment. The goal of the adjustment is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and/or SI joint dysfunction. In so doing, neurobiomechanical function in the sacral/pelvic region is improved."
In practice, that means balancing the pelvis, easing tension through the round and uterine ligaments, and giving your baby more room to settle into a good position on their own. As chiropractors, our doctors care for the mother, not the baby directly, so any change in position is a natural result of your body functioning better, not something done to the baby. Using Koren Specific Technique (KST) and Talsky Tonal Chiropractic (TTC), the adjustment itself is gentle, nervous system focused, and requires no lying face-down.
Why Mothers Seek Webster Care
Back pain during pregnancy is common enough to expect, but the sacroiliac discomfort, hip pain, and general aches that come with it are not something you have to just wait out. As the belly grows and the center of gravity shifts, hip and low back pain often intensify, especially into the third trimester, and can make daily activities and a good night's sleep harder to come by.
Some mothers come in specifically for pelvic balance and nervous system support, wanting proactive care as their body changes rather than waiting for pain to start.
What's Happening in the Pelvis
During pregnancy, your body naturally develops a degree of asymmetry in the tension of the pelvic muscles and ligaments as it adapts to support your growing baby. The hormone relaxin loosens the ligaments that stabilize the pelvis and sacroiliac joints, and as your posture shifts to carry the extra weight, one side often ends up carrying more tension than the other.
That imbalance can restrict the normal movement of the sacrum, the triangular bone at the base of your spine, and irritate the surrounding nerves, which is what shows up as the low back, hip, and pelvic pain many mothers describe. Sacral analysis is how our doctors find exactly where that imbalance sits.
How the Adjustment Works
Our doctors evaluate the position and movement of your sacrum along with your pelvis and the surrounding muscles and ligaments, to identify exactly where the imbalance sits. You are positioned safely and comfortably, using pregnancy pillows or specialized tables built for a growing belly.
A gentle, specific adjustment addresses the sacral subluxation, followed by light, specific engagement of the associated pelvic ligaments, including the round ligament, using Koren Specific Technique (KST) and Talsky Tonal Chiropractic (TTC). INSiGHT scans, thermal, heart rate variability, and sEMG, round out the picture of how your nervous system is functioning before and after care.
What Changes
A balanced pelvis and eased ligament tension give your baby room to move and settle, and they support your body's ability to open and progress through labor when the time comes. Many mothers also notice relief from low back and hip pain, better sleep, and the confidence to stay active right up to delivery.
For a broader look at how our practice pairs Webster analysis with nervous system care, see our Webster Technique differentiator guide.
Care Throughout Pregnancy
There is no wrong time to start. Some mothers begin early to maintain pelvic balance from the outset, others start later once symptoms appear, and the technique is beneficial in every trimester. Whenever you start, care is built around where your body is right now.
Frequency is based on your individual needs and response to care. Curious what your first visit looks like from check-in to adjustment? Read our first visit guide.
Take the First Step
Webster care works best over time, not just when pain shows up. Come talk with our doctors in Royal Oak.
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Related: Prenatal & Pregnancy Back Pain · Labor Initiation · Postpartum Recovery · Breastfeeding & Latch Issues · Infant & Newborn Chiropractic
