In the 1970’s, chiropractor, Dr. Larry Webster, found a connection between a sacral subluxation (pelvic misalignment) and fetal malposition. The presence of this subluxation pattern may cause ligament tension which could result in undue uterine tension making it more difficult for the fetus to move into optimal position for birth. He discovered a simple way to determine the presence of, and provide chiropractic care for, this misalignment and resultant ligament tautness or in-utero constraint. The result of the procedure was that many babies were naturally able to assume the normal vertex (head down) position.
What is the Webster Technique?
A simple Google search provides the following definition which was provided to the website “Spinning Babies” by Dr. Jeanne Ohm: “A chiropractic adjustment called the Webster Technique is a specific sacral adjustment to help facilitate the mother’s pelvic alignment and nerve system function. This in turn balances pelvic muscles and ligaments, reduces torsion to the uterus and offers a greater potential for optimal fetal positioning.”
The Webster Technique is performed by a trained Doctor of Chiropractic. The doctor will determine which side of the pelvis has the sacral rotation by checking muscle tension through the leg muscles that attach to the pelvis. Then an adjustment to the sacrum will be performed to realign it in the pelvic ring. Afterward, the doctor will make a contact with a few ounces of pressure on the mother’s abdomen, over a pelvic ligament. Once the tension is released the uterine wall should relax allowing the fetus to more easily move into the optimum position for delivery.
Dr. Claudia Anrig, co-editor of the Pediatric Chiropractic textbook, was one of only two instructors to receive official endorsement by Dr. Webster to teach his technique. It was during this time that she developed the Advance Webster Technique – adapting the sacral adjustment and ligament contact to address breech, transverse, and face/brow presentation – which was used by Dr. Webster in his practice. The Advanced Webster Technique has been taught and used effectively by the chiropractic profession for over 30 years.
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