Pregnancy is a time of incredible change—both exciting and challenging. As your baby grows, your body adapts in remarkable ways, but these changes can sometimes lead to discomfort. Many expectant mothers seek gentle, hands-on care to support their movement, posture, and overall wellbeing.
At Vitality Chiropractic Chester, we offer chiropractic care tailored to pregnancy, using safe and gentle techniques, including the Webster Technique, to help you feel as comfortable as possible throughout each trimester.
How Pregnancy Affects Your Body
During pregnancy, your body undergoes significant changes, including:
- Postural Adaptations – As your baby grows, your centre of gravity shifts, which may affect how you stand, sit, and move.
- Hormonal Changes – Increased levels of relaxin help prepare your body for birth but may also impact joint stability.
- Changes in Spinal and Pelvic Alignment – The additional weight and postural changes can create strain on the lower back and pelvis.
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic approach designed to support pelvic balance and movement during pregnancy. It is a gentle and safe method that focuses on reducing tension in the sacrum, pelvis, and surrounding muscles and ligaments. The goal is to improve mobility and function, allowing the body to adapt more comfortably to pregnancy-related changes.
This technique is commonly used by chiropractors with additional training in pregnancy care to help expectant mothers feel more at ease as their body changes.
