Webster prenatal technique in Chesterfield, MO
A gentle, pregnancy-specific method that balances the pelvis and the ligaments around it, for a more comfortable pregnancy and optimal room for your baby to grow.
Pregnancy reshapes your body faster than almost any other season of life. Your center of gravity shifts forward, the ligaments that hold the pelvis together loosen under the hormone relaxin, and the joints of the low back and hips absorb the difference. When the pelvis falls out of balance, that tension shows up as aching hips, sore joints, and a nagging discomfort that no pillow seems to fix. The Webster technique is a specific chiropractic method built for exactly this problem.
What the Webster technique actually does
The Webster technique is a pelvic balancing adjustment. Dr. Hayes checks the sacrum and the joints of the pelvis for restriction, then releases tension in the ligaments and muscles that surround the uterus, including the round ligaments that anchor it in front. The aim is a level, freely moving pelvis. When the pelvis sits in balance, the soft tissue around it is no longer pulled tight and unevenly, which is what makes room for the baby and takes strain off your low back and hips. To be clear about what it is not: this is a technique that balances your pelvis, not a maneuver that turns or repositions a baby. We frame it honestly, because that is the honest way to frame it.
Gentle by design
Prenatal adjusting at Bonesetters uses low-force, specific contacts. There is no twisting of the spine and no forceful thrust. You rest in a supported position with pillows arranged around you, and the correction is applied precisely to the pelvis and sacrum. For patients who prefer the lightest possible touch, Dr. Hayes can work through low-force methods such as SOT pelvic blocking and instrument adjusting, choosing the approach that fits your body and your stage of pregnancy. Nothing about a prenatal visit here is rushed, and no stone is left unturned.
Who it helps
- Expecting mothers with pelvic, hip, or low back pain
- Sacroiliac joint pain and that one-sided ache deep in the buttock or groin
- Round ligament pain and a feeling of pressure low in the pelvis
- Sciatica-style discomfort that showed up or worsened with pregnancy
- Anyone who wants to stay active and comfortable through all three trimesters
An honest goal, clearly stated. The Webster technique is about pelvic balance and comfort. It gives your body room to do what it is already built to do. We will never promise it does more than that.
What a visit looks like
Everything starts with a proper examination so we understand your pregnancy, your history, and how your pelvis is moving. From there, a typical prenatal visit is calm and short. You settle onto a supported table, Dr. Hayes checks pelvic balance and ligament tension, and the correction takes only a few gentle contacts. Most patients get up feeling looser through the hips and low back. As your pregnancy progresses, the plan adjusts with you, week to week, because your body is not the same in the third trimester as it was in the first.
Questions, answered
Is the Webster technique safe during pregnancy?
Yes. It is a low-force, specific adjustment to the pelvis and sacrum with no twisting and no forceful thrusting. Positioning and pillows keep you comfortable throughout, and Dr. Hayes screens for anything that would call for a different approach during your examination.
When in pregnancy should I start?
Many patients begin in the first or second trimester and continue through delivery, but there is no wrong time to start. Earlier care gives the pelvis and its ligaments more time to settle into balance as your body changes week to week.
What is the goal of a Webster adjustment?
A level, freely moving pelvis. Dr. Hayes releases restriction in the sacrum and the pelvic joints and eases tension in the ligaments and muscles that surround the uterus, so the structure carrying your pregnancy is balanced and comfortable rather than pulled tight and loaded unevenly.
Will an adjustment hurt me or the baby?
No. The contact is gentle and specific, applied to the pelvis and sacrum while you rest in a supported position. Most patients describe the visit as relaxing, and many notice their low back and hips feel looser afterward.
How often will I need to come in?
That depends on how your pelvis is holding its balance and how far along you are. After the examination, Dr. Hayes lays out a specific visit schedule so you know the plan and the cost before you commit to it.
Care built for a comfortable pregnancy.
Book online or call the office. We will take an unhurried look and build the right prenatal plan for you.