Webster Technique in Burnsville — a gentle prenatal chiropractic adjustment of the pelvis and sacrum that helps reduce imbalance and tension during pregnancy.
Eagle Trace Spine & Sport
Webster Technique in Burnsville
Pregnancy changes how your pelvis carries load, and an imbalanced sacrum can leave you with low-back pain, hip discomfort, or a deep ache that makes everyday movement harder. The Webster Technique at Eagle Trace Spine & Sport is a gentle, specific chiropractic adjustment designed for expecting mothers — it focuses on restoring balance to the pelvis and easing the ligament and muscle tension that often comes with it. Dr. Jeff Plaster uses comfortable, low-force methods so you can stay more mobile through your pregnancy here in Burnsville.
Dr. Plaster reviews your history and assesses how your sacrum and pelvic joints are moving, identifying restriction or imbalance that may be adding to your discomfort during pregnancy.
Step 2
Comfortable, low-force adjustment
Using pregnancy-appropriate positioning and gentle pressure, we work to restore more balanced pelvic motion and ease tension in the nearby ligaments and muscles — no forceful twisting.
Step 3
Ongoing prenatal support
We fold the Webster Technique into a wider prenatal care plan, adjusting the frequency to your trimester and comfort so you stay supported through pregnancy.
Why patients choose it
Benefits of webster technique
Gentle, low-force, and tailored to pregnancy
Aims to restore balance to the pelvis and sacrum
May ease pregnancy-related low-back and hip discomfort
Helps relieve tension in surrounding ligaments and muscles
Drug-free and non-invasive
Performed using ICPA-recognized methods
Pairs naturally with broader prenatal chiropractic care
The basics
About webster technique
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment of the sacrum and pelvis. As pregnancy progresses, the growing uterus and shifting center of gravity change how the pelvic joints move, and one side can become restricted or imbalanced. That imbalance is often what's behind the low-back, hip, and sciatic-type discomfort so many expecting mothers feel.
Using gentle, low-force methods, Dr. Plaster works to restore more balanced motion to the sacrum and pelvic joints and to ease tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles. The technique is recognized by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA), which trains and certifies chiropractors in its careful, pregnancy-appropriate approach. It is used to support pelvic balance and comfort during pregnancy — not to reposition a baby — and it pairs naturally with broader prenatal chiropractic care.
What is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific, gentle chiropractic analysis and adjustment of the sacrum and pelvis used during pregnancy. It aims to reduce imbalance in the pelvic joints and ease tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles. Recognized by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association, it is used to support pelvic balance and comfort for expecting mothers.
How the Webster Technique works
As pregnancy progresses, your body changes in ways that load the pelvis differently. The growing uterus, a shifting center of gravity, and the natural softening of ligaments can all leave one side of the pelvis or sacrum moving less freely than the other. That imbalance is often what’s behind the low-back pain, hip pain, and sciatic-type discomfort so many expecting mothers feel.
The Webster Technique addresses this in a gentle, focused way:
A specific sacral and pelvic analysis. Dr. Plaster assesses how your sacrum and pelvic joints are moving and identifies areas of restriction or imbalance.
A low-force, pregnancy-appropriate adjustment. Using light, specific pressure rather than forceful movement, the adjustment is thought to help restore more balanced motion to the pelvic joints.
Easing ligament and muscle tension. The technique also addresses tension in the soft tissues that support the pelvis, which can contribute to pregnancy discomfort.
It’s important to be clear about what the Webster Technique is for: it focuses on pelvic balance and comfort. It is not a method for repositioning a baby or changing fetal position, and we never frame it that way.
What to expect
Your visit begins with a conversation about your pregnancy, your history, and where you’re feeling discomfort. From there, Dr. Plaster assesses how your pelvis and sacrum are moving. You’re positioned comfortably — using cushions and pregnancy-appropriate support — so nothing presses on your abdomen.
The adjustment itself is gentle. Rather than the forceful twisting some people picture, the Webster Technique uses light, specific pressure aimed at restoring balance to the sacrum and pelvic joints. Many expecting mothers find the sessions relaxing. Depending on your trimester and comfort, Dr. Plaster may recommend a series of visits, and he’ll keep the frequency tailored to how you’re feeling.
Conditions the Webster Technique can help
The Webster Technique is most often used to support comfort during pregnancy, particularly when pelvic imbalance is contributing to:
Sciatica — radiating discomfort from the low back into the leg
Because every pregnancy is different, the right plan depends on your symptoms, your trimester, and your goals. It’s always a good idea to keep your OB or midwife informed about the chiropractic care you’re receiving so everyone stays coordinated.
Why choose Eagle Trace Spine & Sport
Expecting mothers across Burnsville and the south metro — including Savage, Apple Valley, Lakeville, Eagan, and Prior Lake — choose Eagle Trace Spine & Sport for gentle, pregnancy-focused care. Dr. Jeff Plaster offers the Webster Technique as part of comprehensive prenatal care, and our practice also provides gentle chiropractic care and pediatric care for your growing family.
Curious whether the Webster Technique is a good fit for your pregnancy? Visit our new patients page or contact us to schedule a gentle evaluation in Burnsville.
Still have questions? Contact us — we're happy to help.
What is the Webster Technique?+
The Webster Technique is a specific, gentle chiropractic analysis and adjustment of the sacrum and pelvis. It's used during pregnancy to reduce joint imbalance and ease tension in the surrounding ligaments and muscles, supporting comfort and pelvic balance.
Is the Webster Technique safe during pregnancy?+
It's designed specifically for pregnancy, using gentle, low-force methods and comfortable positioning. Dr. Plaster reviews your history first and adapts the approach to your trimester. As always, keep your OB or midwife informed about the care you receive.
Does the Webster Technique turn a breech baby?+
No. The Webster Technique is a pelvic and sacral adjustment that aims to reduce imbalance and ligament tension — it does not reposition a baby or change fetal position. We frame it only as support for pelvic balance and comfort during pregnancy.
When in pregnancy should I start Webster care?+
Many mothers begin prenatal chiropractic care at any point in pregnancy, and some are referred during the third trimester. The right timing depends on your comfort and goals. Dr. Plaster can review your situation and recommend a sensible schedule.
What does a Webster Technique adjustment feel like?+
It's gentle. You're positioned comfortably to accommodate your pregnancy, and the adjustment uses light, specific pressure rather than forceful movement. Most expecting mothers find the sessions relaxing and leave feeling more balanced and mobile.
Do I need a referral to see a Webster technique chiropractor?+
No referral is needed to schedule. Some patients are referred by their OB or midwife, while others come on their own. It's wise to let your maternity provider know about your chiropractic care so everyone stays coordinated.
How is the Webster Technique different from regular prenatal chiropractic?+
The Webster Technique is one specific, ICPA-recognized adjustment focused on the sacrum and pelvis. Prenatal chiropractic care is the broader category that may include it, along with other gentle, pregnancy-appropriate adjustments and supportive techniques.
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