Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it comes with its own set of challenges! From morning sickness to back pain, expectant mothers often deal with various discomforts. The Webster Technique is a specific sacral-pelvic technique designed for pregnant women. This can be a game changer for pregnancy, offering less low back pain, improved hip mobility, reduced ligament tightness, and less overall discomfort!
If you are pregnant, and are seeking prenatal chiropractic care, it is vital that you find a chiropractor that is Webster Certified!
What is the Webster Technique and How Does it Work?
The Webster Technique is a technique designed specifically for pregnant women. The goal is to improve pelvic alignment and reduce tension in muscles and ligaments. We look at the balance of the pelvic, and how it aligns with its surrounding structures. Your pelvic motion and alignment are so important for a comfortable pregnancy!
During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant changes (obviously!). These changes can lead to discomfort, muscle and ligament tension, and reduced pelvic motion. This can be painful or uncomfortable for the mother, and can keep baby from being in the most optimal positioning.
Through the Webster Technique, we assess and treat various areas around the mother that tend to be the most impacted by pregnancy. This includes: Your SI-joint, round ligaments, hip flexors, hip external rotators, and your sacrotuberous ligaments.
Through gentle adjustments, pressure releases, and mobility work, we can ease the tension, creating a more comfortable environment for baby and less pregnancy discomfort for mom!
Is It Safe During Pregnancy?
Any time we ask questions regarding _______ + pregnancy, the first question is, "Is it safe?". And you should! Safety is the #1 concern for both mom and baby.
This technique is extremely safe for both mom and baby, because it is gentle, effective, and performed by a trained professional.
On top of my 8 years of school to obtain my bachelors + doctorate degree, we also had to undergo an extra training to get certified in this specific technique. As a prenatal specific chiropractor, I can tailor my technique to each individual person, with the safety and comfort of my patients as my top priorities.
I always meet patients where they are most comfortable, whether they don't want any manual adjustments, only activator, don't want their neck manually manipulated, or whatever your concern, we can meet it.
What are some Benefits to Prenatal Chiropractic Care?
Reduced labor time and delivery
Reduced need for pain medication
Increase in post partum recovery time
Maintain a healtheir pregnancy
Relieve pain in your lower back , round ligament, neck, back, and more!
Help manage pregnancy related sciatica and other nerve pain
Better sleep and decreased restlessness
In Conclusion
Receiving the Webster Technique during pregnancy offers pregnant women a multitude of benefits, ranging from reduced discomfort to optimal baby positioning.
Whether you are in the early stages of pregnancy or nearing your due date, chiropractic care could be a valuable addition to your prenatal wellness routine!
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