Webster Technique
Welcome to a natural, gentle approach to prenatal care! The Webster Technique is a specialized chiropractic method designed to support pregnant women by optimizing pelvic alignment and function. This safe and effective technique focuses on creating balance in the pelvis, reducing discomfort, and fostering an ideal environment for your baby’s positioning—potentially making your delivery smoother and more comfortable.
The Webster Technique is chiropractic care that uses gentle adjustments to align the pelvis and relax tight muscles and ligaments. This helps create space for your baby to move into the ideal head-down position for birth. Popular for breech pregnancies, it also eases discomfort and supports wellness for all expecting moms.
Why Choose the Webster Technique?
Pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can come with challenges like pelvic discomfort or concerns about fetal positioning. The Webster Technique is here to help by:
Promoting Comfort: Alleviate lower back pain, pelvic discomfort, and tension with gentle, targeted adjustments.
Supporting Optimal Fetal Positioning: By addressing sacral misalignment and pelvic imbalances, this technique may help your baby settle into the ideal head-down position, especially for breech presentations.
Enhancing Your Birth Experience: A balanced pelvis can contribute to a smoother, more comfortable labor and delivery.
How Does It Work?
The Webster Technique is a non-invasive, low-force chiropractic method tailored specifically for pregnant women. Here’s what to expect:
Personalized Assessment: A certified chiropractor evaluates your sacrum and pelvic ligaments to identify any misalignments or tension.
Gentle Adjustments: Using precise, comfortable techniques, the chiropractor corrects sacral subluxations and balances pelvic muscles and ligaments.
Holistic Care: The focus is on restoring neuro-biomechanical function, supporting your body’s natural ability to adapt during pregnancy.
Benefits of the Webster Technique
Relief from Pregnancy Discomfort: Say goodbye to nagging back or pelvic pain, and hello to greater ease as your body grows.
Support for Fetal Positioning: Although not intended to directly treat a malpositioned fetus, restoring pelvic alignment often creates conditions that allow the baby to turn to an optimal head-down position.
Proactive Prenatal Wellness: Maintain pelvic balance throughout your pregnancy, setting the stage for a confident birth experience.
Is It Safe?
Absolutely! The Webster Technique is performed by chiropractors specially trained through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It’s safe for most pregnant women, particularly in the third trimester, though it can be used earlier to support ongoing pelvic health. Although most commonly sought out in the third trimester, it is safe for all pregnant women and can be useful throughout your pregnancy to support ongoing pelvic heal
Who Should Try It?
The Webster Technique is ideal for:
Expectant mothers experiencing pelvic or lower back discomfort.
Those with breech or posterior babies, especially after 32–35 weeks.
Anyone seeking proactive prenatal care to optimize their body for childbirth.
Dr. Catherine Grimes, DC
Dr. Catherine Grimes, a dedicated Doctor of Chiropractic, brings a wealth of expertise and compassion to her practice. With degrees from Southern California University of Health Sciences and Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, Dr. Cat combines a variety of treatment styles, including soft tissue therapies and precise adjusting methods, to help her patients recover and thrive. Her certifications in the Webster Technique and Active Release Technique (ART) reflect her commitment to specialized care, particularly for the perinatal population and those seeking improved muscle function.
Dr. Cat’s journey into chiropractic care is deeply personal. As a former collegiate volleyball player, she relied on chiropractic treatment to overcome childhood injuries and maintain peak performance. Her lifelong connection with her childhood chiropractor, now a friend and colleague, inspired her to pursue this profession. Passionate about empowering her patients, Dr. Cat emphasizes an active approach to care, encouraging you to take charge of your healing journey. Her mission is to educate, prevent future injuries, and help you return to the activities you love—stronger and healthier.