What Is the Webster Technique?

A Certified, Gentle Approach to Prenatal Chiropractic Care

Offered by Dr. Jenn Tran, DC, CACCP

Dr. Jenn Tran is certified in the Webster Technique and specializes in pregnancy and pediatric chiropractic care through the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). As Innate Chiropractic's resident pregnancy and pediatrics specialist, she works with expecting patients throughout Albany, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and the greater East Bay to support comfort and function through every stage of pregnancy.

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment protocol developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. It's designed to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation and sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction, improving neurobiomechanical function in the pelvis during pregnancy.

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What the Webster Technique Involves

The Webster Technique focuses on restoring balance and motion to the pelvis and sacrum. Through a gentle, specific analysis, Dr. Jenn evaluates for pelvic misalignment and sacral dysfunction, then applies a light, low-force adjustment to the sacrum and related structures.

By reducing tension in the pelvis and surrounding ligaments, including the round ligaments that support the uterus, this technique aims to help the pelvis function more symmetrically. When the pelvis and its supporting soft tissue are balanced, there is theoretically more room for the baby to move into an optimal position for birth.

This approach is gentle and non-invasive, and is considered appropriate for use throughout pregnancy, including in cases involving breech or posterior fetal positioning.

What the Webster Technique Can Help With

  • Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction during pregnancy
  • Pelvic misalignment and asymmetry
  • Support for breech or posterior (occiput posterior) fetal positioning
  • Round ligament pain
  • Symphysis pubis dysfunction (SPD) / pubic bone discomfort
  • Low back and hip pain during pregnancy
  • General prenatal comfort, mobility, and nervous system support
  • Preparation for an easier labor and delivery

What to Expect During a Webster Technique Visit

Before any adjustment, Dr. Jenn performs a thorough intake and postural/pelvic assessment specific to pregnancy. Adjustments are gentle, specific, and modified for each trimester, patients are positioned comfortably (often side-lying or using a pregnancy-supportive table setup) so there is no pressure placed on the abdomen.

Many patients begin Webster Technique care once they start experiencing pelvic or low back discomfort, or proactively in the third trimester to support optimal fetal positioning ahead of labor.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment developed by Dr. Larry Webster to reduce sacral and SI joint dysfunction during pregnancy, supporting better pelvic balance and function.
Yes. It's a gentle, non-invasive, low-force technique specifically designed for use during pregnancy. Adjustments are modified to be comfortable and safe at every stage, with no pressure placed on the abdomen.
The Webster Technique doesn't directly turn a baby, instead, it works to balance the pelvis and reduce tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles, which may help create more room for the baby to move into an optimal position on their own. It's often used alongside other approaches for breech presentation.
Care can begin at any point in pregnancy, but many patients start in the first or second trimester for general comfort and continue through the third trimester to support optimal positioning ahead of labor.
Dr. Jenn Tran, DC, CACCP, Innate Chiropractic's pregnancy and pediatrics specialist, is certified in the Webster Technique and provides this care in Albany, CA.
Yes. Performing Webster Technique falls under general chiropractic manipulation (98940) and myofascial care (97140).

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