Webster Technique Chiropractic Care During Pregnancy: What McKinney Moms Should Know
Written by Dr. Aanchal Mendoza, DC — Webster Certified through the ICPA, prenatal and postpartum specialist at Tula Chiropractic and Wellness, McKinney TX.
So many pregnant moms come into Tula saying some version of the same thing: "I thought this was just part of it."
The aching hips. The sciatica that starts before the second trimester is even over. The tight ribs, the trouble sleeping, the feeling that their body is working against them instead of with them. They've been told that discomfort is the price of pregnancy, so they've been quietly enduring it.
Here's what I want every pregnant mom in McKinney to hear: some adaptation is normal. Your body is doing something extraordinary. But aches and pains that impact how you function, how you sleep, how you move through your day — that part is not something you have to accept.
That's exactly what the Webster Technique is designed to address.
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and adjustment protocol focused on the sacrum and pelvis. It was developed by Dr. Larry Webster of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA) and is used during pregnancy to reduce tension in the uterine ligaments and surrounding muscles, restore pelvic balance, and support the nervous system through the physical demands of pregnancy.
It is not a generic prenatal adjustment. It requires dedicated certification through the ICPA — and at Tula, both Dr. Aanchal and Dr. Michelle are Webster certified.
The goal of the Webster Technique is not to force anything. It is to create balance. When the pelvis is balanced and the surrounding soft tissue is released, your body has more capacity to adapt to the changes happening week by week. Less compensation, less tension, more ease.
Why the Pelvis Matters More Than Most Moms Realize
As your baby grows, your center of gravity shifts. Your ligaments soften under the influence of relaxin. Your posture changes. Your gait changes. Your ribs expand. And through all of it, your pelvis and sacrum are doing more work than almost any other structure in your body.
When the pelvis is restricted — even slightly — it can contribute to a wide range of pregnancy symptoms:
Low back and SI joint pain
Round ligament tension and groin discomfort
Sciatica and hip pain
Pubic symphysis irritation
Rib pain and difficulty breathing deeply
Pelvic pressure and heaviness
Carpal tunnel symptoms (yes — this can be connected)
Disrupted sleep from inability to find a comfortable position
None of these are guaranteed outcomes of pregnancy. They are often patterns your body falls into when it runs out of room to adapt well. That's what we look for at Tula, and that's what Webster-informed care is designed to address.
What a Session at Tula Actually Looks Like
This is where Tula is different from most chiropractic offices.
A visit here is not a quick adjustment to one region of the spine. Every prenatal session at Tula is 30 to 45 minutes of hands-on, full-body work. We spend time on the soft tissue first — tight ligaments, restricted muscles, areas where your body is holding tension — before we ever address the spine and pelvis directly. We use craniosacral therapy to support your nervous system and help your body move out of the bracing, protective patterns that pregnancy can create.
We approach your body with full awareness of what trimester you're in, what your nervous system is doing, and what you're carrying into the room that day — not just physically, but everything else too.
A Real Example of What This Can Change
One mom came in at 17 weeks, early in her second trimester, feeling miserable in nearly every part of her body. She had rhinitis and trouble breathing, sciatica already showing up, and early carpal tunnel symptoms in both hands. She had been told this was just pregnancy. She was starting to believe it.
When we looked at the full picture, we could see that her body was adapting to the pregnancy but had become stuck in a fight-or-flight pattern. Her nervous system was bracing. Her soft tissue was compensating. Everything was connected.
We started working through her whole body each visit — addressing the tension patterns, supporting her nervous system, working on her pelvis and sacrum with Webster-informed care. We also talked through some gentle home support: hydration, movement, and a few exercises specific to her pattern.
A few weeks later, most of her symptoms had resolved. More than that, she told us she was actually excited to enjoy the rest of her pregnancy.
That is what is possible when the body gets real support instead of just being told to endure.
When Should You Start?
There is no wrong time to start prenatal chiropractic care. We see moms at every stage — from the first trimester through the final weeks before their due date.
That said, starting earlier gives your body more time to build balance before the physical demands increase. Many moms who come in during their first or second trimester find that the symptoms they expected to develop simply never arrive.
If you are in the third trimester, it is absolutely not too late. We have helped moms find significant relief at 36, 38, even 40 weeks. The body responds at every stage when it is supported well.
How Often Should You Come In?
Care rhythm at Tula is built around your body, not a standard schedule. After your initial visit, we will give you a clear recommendation based on what we find — how much tension your body is holding, how far along you are, and what your goals are for your pregnancy and birth.
For most prenatal moms, we see a rhythm of one to two visits per week early in care, moving to once a week as the body stabilizes, and often increasing again in the final weeks as birth preparation becomes the focus.
What This Supports Beyond Comfort
Prenatal chiropractic care is not only about how you feel day to day, though that matters enormously. A pelvis that is balanced, mobile, and free of restriction gives your baby more room to move and position. It supports your body's ability to prepare for labor. It keeps your nervous system regulated so your body can do what it is designed to do.
Birth preparation is part of what we do at every visit in the third trimester — not just addressing your comfort but actively working toward the best possible environment for labor and delivery.
If you are also looking ahead to postpartum recovery, we support moms through that season too.
You Were Not Made to Just Get Through This
Pregnancy is one of the most significant seasons your body will ever move through. You deserve care that meets the depth of what is actually happening — not a quick adjustment and a handout, but real, hands-on, whole-body support from practitioners who understand what pregnancy does to the human body from the inside out.
That is what we built Tula to be.
If you are pregnant and wondering whether chiropractic care might help — whether you are in your first trimester or your last few weeks — we would love to hear what is going on and see if we can help.
Book your prenatal visit at Tula:tulachiro.janeapp.com Or call or text us at 469-333-0155.
