The Webster Technique is a particular analysis method for determining whether there is misalignment of the pelvis present in a patient. The technique involves a leg check with a corresponding adjustment of the sacrum, which is the center bone in the pelvis. When the Webster Technique is used during third trimester pregnancy it is common for soft tissue therapy to be performed on the round ligament in combination with adjustments to the pelvis.

Many patients have experienced relief from musculoskeletal complaints through the use of the Webster Technique. Individual results will vary by case, as is true across all healthcare disciplines. Women have relied on the Webster Technique for supporting their prenatal care and postnatal care for nearly forty years.

A chiropractor is Webster Certified when they have received enough hours of classroom instruction from a reputable organization. The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association holds seminars for Webster Certification. The certification is simply a way to assure consumers that a chiropractor has received adequate training. Many chiropractors practice the technique with good results without being formally certified.

The Webster Technique may be used on anyone. It is primarily a method of determining the alignment of the pelvis. It has come to be known as an essential part of supporting prenatal care during pregnancy. It is most famous for being able to reduce intrauterine constraint to help the baby be able to assume a normal birth position.

The Webster Technique is like any other chiropractic technique. Adjustments have the potential to be uncomfortable. The nature of the pelvic joints make adjustments less likely to cause discomfort. Still, individual patients may find certain types of adjustments more comfortable than others. Adjustments which are given through the Webster Technique can be easily modified to be more comfortable if desired.

The Index To Chiropractic Literature has a large volume of case studies demonstrating the effectiveness of the Webster Technique. Much of the research revolves around the use of the technique during pregnancy. Some of the case studies document patients who have experienced relief from intrauterine constraint and back labor.

Patients can experience significant changes within just a few visits. It surprises many patients to learn that the number of visits should actually be increased as pregnant patients come nearer to delivery. This is due to the increased levels of the hormone relaxin, which make it easier for joints to go out of place, causing pain.

Chiropractors do not flip babies. Turning babies is the practice of obstetrics. Chiropractors can help babies which are not assuming a normal birth presentation by adjusting the pelvis. A properly aligned pelvis in the mother will help the baby have the space and mobility it needs to turn itself and assume a normal birth presentation.

Pubic bone adjustments help align the bones at the front of the pelvis which form the pubic symphysis joint. This joint can become inflamed and irritated when the pubic bones are not properly aligned. A misaligned pubic symphysis joint can cause anterior pelvic pain, difficulty walking, and painful delivery.

The evidence is inconclusive on whether the Webster Technique can induce labor. Some patients swear by the fact that they went into labor very shortly after receiving an adjustment to their pelvis. The bottom line is that your baby will come when he or she is ready to be born into this world. Going through delivery with a properly aligned pelvis is simply good common sense!