The Webster Technique, a chiropractic method for expecting mothers, focuses on pelvic alignment to facilitate smoother pregnancies and deliveries. Through gentle adjustments, it aims to reduce pelvic misalignment and tension in surrounding ligaments, potentially alleviating discomfort commonly associated with pregnancy. By optimizing pelvic balance, it may enhance fetal positioning, decreasing the likelihood of breech presentation. Prenatal chiropractic care, including the Webster Technique, offers a non-invasive, drug-free approach to improving maternal comfort and potentially easing labor. It prioritizes the mother’s well-being by promoting a more aligned pelvic structure, potentially leading to a more comfortable pregnancy experience and facilitating optimal conditions for childbirth.
Did you know that up to 90% of women experience low back pain during their pregnancy. Low back pain can be due to a multitude of reasons:
- Relaxed ligaments
- Postural changes
- Pressure on nerve roots by enlarging uterus and fetal movements
- Stretch of uterosacral ligament and other ligaments
- Protruding abdomen and increased back curve
- Pelvic changes
Over the course of the pregnancy, the body changes drastically and can lead to a change of up to 30 to 40 pounds. This increase of weight can create spinal misalignment and/or posture distortions that can affect nerves, muscles and the mobility of joints.
