Chiropractic care benefits all aspects of your body's ability to be healthy. The Webster protocol is a specific chiropractic sacral analysis and diversified adjustment designed to reduce the effect of sacral subluxation and SI join dysfunction, improving neuro-biomechanical function in the pelvis.

Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association developed this adjustment to restore normal physiological function of the mother and improve her comfort throughout pregnancy in preparation for a safer, easier birth. He reported that in women who presented with a breech baby, the results of the adjustment appeared to normalize pelvic neuro-biomechanics and facilitate optimal fetal positioning.  As he taught other doctors of chiropractic this adjustment, they too reported positive changes in baby positioning.

In this clinical and theoretical framework, it is proposed that sacral misalignment may cause the tightening and torsion of specific pelvic muscles and ligaments.  It is these tense muscles and ligaments and their aberrant effect on the uterus which may prevent the baby from comfortably assuming the best possible position for birth.

Correct positioning of the baby in-utero affects birth outcome and decreases the potential for undue stress to the baby's developing spine and nerve system.

It is therefore considered prudent that this specific sacral analysis and adjustment be used throughout pregnancy to detect and alleviate sacral imbalance and optimize pelvic neuro-biomechanics. Because of the particular female adaptations from the increase of hormones, weight gain and postural adaptations, pregnant mothers have a greater chance of sacral subluxation and neuro-biomechanical imbalance than the general population. Additionally, because of the effect the chiropractic adjustment has on all body functions by reducing nerve system stress, pregnant mothers should have their spines checked regularly throughout pregnancy, optimizing health benefits for both the mother and baby.

There are cases published in the chiropractic literature that support his theory. More research is needed and is currently underway by the ICPA.  The International Chiropractic Pediatric Association offers classes of instruction and awards qualified attendees a Certificate of Proficiency in the Webster protocol. Only those doctors on the ICPA site, like Dr. Sarah, maintain recognized certification status for the Webster protocol.

(This text was adapted from the ICPA website)