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What is the Webster Technique?

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 | NEWSLETTER ISSUE# 4

The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic method designed to optimize pelvic alignment and function during pregnancy, supporting the well-being of both mothers and their babies.

This gentle, non-invasive chiropractic adjustment targets misalignments of the pelvis and sacrum, as well as releasing tension in associated muscles and ligaments. It was developed specifically for prenatal care, aiming to improve movement, reduce strain, and create an optimal environment for fetal growth and movement.

How the Webster Technique Supports Pregnancy

• Optimizes pelvic function by addressing asymmetry and instability, which can reduce discomfort and support healthy movement throughout pregnancy.
• Reduces muscle and ligament tension in the pelvic region, which may help minimize uterine torsion and intrauterine constraint for the baby.
• Promotes better nervous system function through gentle adjustments, potentially enhancing communication between the body’s systems and contributing to improved pregnancy outcomes.

How the Webster Technique Works

• Pelvic Alignment: The technique uses gentle chiropractic adjustments to correct misalignments of the pelvis and sacrum, restoring biomechanical balance in the pelvic area and alleviating torsion or asymmetry.
• Ligament Relaxation: Soft tissue work focuses on releasing tension in the uterine, broad, and round ligaments, which support the uterus and can restrict fetal movement if overly tight or imbalanced.
• Creates Space: By balancing the pelvis and relaxing supportive ligaments, the uterus becomes a more comfortable environment for the baby, allowing greater freedom of movement into the optimal position, typically head-down (vertex).
• Reduces Constraints: Relieving intrauterine constraint helps prevent or correct breech and other non-ideal positions by giving the baby the physical room needed to make necessary positional changes before and during labor.

Benefits for Mothers and Babies

• Many expectant mothers find relief from common pregnancy ailments such as lower back pain, hip pain, and sciatica through the Webster Technique.
• The technique may allow the baby more room to move, which can help foster healthy development and optimal positioning—important for labor and delivery.
• Some research and clinical experience suggest possible links between chiropractic care with the Webster Technique and shorter, more comfortable labor, as well as reduced need for interventions.
• Studies and clinical experience indicate the Webster Technique may lower the incidence of breech presentation and promote smoother, less complicated labor and delivery by facilitating better fetal positioning.
• The technique doesn’t forcibly turn the baby, but rather supports the natural ability of the baby to find the best possible position for birth.
• Regular sessions—especially during the later weeks of pregnancy—can enhance the likelihood of optimal fetal positioning and reduce the need for delivery interventions.

The Webster Technique Experience

Expecting mothers receiving Webster Technique with Dr. Lisa will experience a tailored approach, often with the use of supportive pillows and soft tissue work. Each session is individualized to meet the unique needs of pregnancy, and the method is designed to be both comfortable and safe for both mother and baby.

Why Choose Dr. Lisa Griffith?

Dr. Lisa integrates the Webster Technique with her background in pelvic flow rehabilitation, yoga, and holistic wellness. She empowers mothers through every stage of pregnancy and postpartum recovery, helping them feel stronger, more balanced, and ready for motherhood.

With care, Dr. Lisa and the team at RVA Chiropractic & Wellness Book Here →

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