Webster Technique Chiropractor in Wichita, KS

If you've been researching chiropractic care during pregnancy, you've likely come across the Webster Technique. It's one of the most well-known pregnancy-specific chiropractic methods — and for good reason.

At New Beginnings Chiropractic, all of our doctors are certified in the Webster Technique through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). Dr. Ashley Thompson also holds the CACCP, the highest level of pediatric certification available through the ICPA, with over 200 hours of advanced training in pregnancy and pediatric care.

What Is the Webster Technique?

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and adjustment developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the ICPA. Unlike a general chiropractic adjustment, the Webster Technique focuses specifically on the sacrum and its relationship to the pelvis during pregnancy.

When the sacrum — the triangular bone at the base of your spine — is misaligned, it can create imbalance in the pelvis. This imbalance affects the muscles, ligaments, and soft tissue that surround and support the uterus, potentially leading to increased tension, discomfort, and reduced space for your baby to move.

The Webster Technique is not a baby-turning procedure. It is a maternal adjustment that restores pelvic balance, which can create a more favorable environment for your baby to settle into an optimal position on their own.

How the Webster Technique Works

During a Webster adjustment, your doctor performs a specific analysis of your sacrum to identify misalignment. The adjustment itself is gentle and targeted — focused on restoring proper sacral position and releasing tension in the surrounding ligaments, particularly the round ligaments that connect the uterus to the pelvis.

By addressing both the bony alignment of the sacrum and the soft tissue tension in the pelvis, the Webster Technique helps create more symmetry and balance throughout the pelvic region. This can improve your comfort, your mobility, and the way your body adapts to the physical demands of pregnancy.

Benefits During Pregnancy

What to Expect During a Webster Adjustment

A Webster adjustment is gentle and comfortable. You'll be positioned on your side or on a pregnancy-specific table that accommodates your belly at every stage. The adjustment itself takes just a few minutes, and most women describe it as a noticeable release of pressure and tension.

Your doctor will evaluate your sacral alignment and pelvic balance at each visit and adjust your care as your body changes throughout pregnancy. Visit frequency varies, but many expecting moms benefit from weekly or biweekly Webster adjustments, particularly in the second and third trimesters.