When you’re expecting, every choice matters. From prenatal vitamins to birthing plans, Palm Beach County families carefully research the best options for Mom and Baby. Yet many pregnant women resign themselves to months of back and pelvic pain, assuming discomfort is simply part of the experience.
The Webster Technique offers a natural, evidence-based solution that helps expecting mothers throughout the County and surrounding communities find relief without medications or invasive procedures.
What Makes the Webster Technique Different
Unlike general chiropractic adjustments, the Webster Technique was specifically developed for pregnant women. It focuses on the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine) and the pelvis, two areas that undergo dramatic changes during pregnancy.
The sacroiliac joints experience significant changes during pregnancy and may contribute to discomfort in the lumbar region. The Webster Technique addresses these changes through gentle analysis and adjustment of sacral alignment, combined with attention to the muscles and ligaments that attach to the pelvis.
The technique uses no forceful twisting or cracking. There’s no lying on your stomach or uncomfortable positioning. Instead, trained prenatal chiropractors use specific, controlled movements performed while you rest comfortably on specially designed tables.
How It Works and Helps You
Your pelvis functions like a bowl that cradles your growing baby. When the sacrum and pelvic bones are properly aligned, this bowl maintains optimal shape and balance. However, pregnancy hormones, postural changes, and increased weight can create imbalances.
When the hormone relaxin increases during pregnancy, it causes the ligaments that support the area to loosen in preparation for birth. However, this can also decrease pelvic stability, so your pelvis needs extra support to maintain proper alignment and function.
The Webster Technique restores balance by addressing sacral subluxation and reducing tension in the round ligaments that support your uterus. When these structures function optimally, many women experience reduced back pain, improved mobility, and greater overall comfort.
“The Webster Technique isn’t about forcing anything or making dramatic adjustments,” explains Dr. Jeshmarie Suarez, DC, at Midtown Clinic of Chiropractic. “It’s about helping your body function the way it’s designed to during pregnancy. When your pelvis moves well and maintains proper balance, everything else works better too.”
Proven Results Behind the Technique
Chiropractors who use the Webster Technique report positive outcomes addressing musculoskeletal causes of intrauterine constraint in their patients. While more research continues, existing evidence supports the technique’s effectiveness for maternal comfort and pelvic function.
Pregnant patients under chiropractic care often show improvements in fatigue, pain interference, and sleep disturbance. These benefits matter enormously when you’re trying to work, care for other children, and prepare for your baby’s arrival. Better sleep means more energy. Less pain means you can stay active and enjoy activities like browsing the local Farmers Market.
Who Benefits From the Webster Technique?
Many women experience some form of low back pain during pregnancy or the postpartum period. Many assume this pain is inevitable, but the proper care at the right time can make a dramatic difference in comfort levels and quality of life.
Any mom-to-be can potentially benefit from this care, but it’s particularly valuable if you’re experiencing low back pain, pelvic discomfort, sciatica-like symptoms, or difficulty with everyday movements. If you’re finding it more challenging to sleep, struggling with routine tasks like putting on shoes or getting in and out of the car, or noticing that pain limits your activities, you’re an ideal candidate.
Natural Care That Goes Beyond Pain Relief
While reducing discomfort is valuable, the Webster Technique offers additional benefits. Improved pelvic balance may contribute to easier labor and delivery. Better spinal alignment helps your nervous system function optimally. Reduced pain means better sleep, which supports your immune system and energy levels.
Many area moms also appreciate the personalized attention and education that comes with prenatal chiropractic care. You’ll learn about proper posture, safe movements during this time, and exercises to maintain your progress between visits.
Our care extends beyond your baby’s birth as well. Your body continues healing after delivery, and the physical demands of newborn care can cause ongoing pain and dysfunction. Postpartum adjustments help restore alignment, improve mobility, and address the toll that nursing, carrying your baby, and sleep deprivation take on your musculoskeletal system.
It’s Your Pregnancy, Your Choice
You have the right to feel comfortable during pregnancy. You deserve care that respects your body, addresses your concerns, and helps you thrive during this incredible time. Contact Midtown Clinic of Chiropractic to schedule a consultation and create a personalized care plan to help you enjoy a more comfortable pregnancy.