Webster Technique
Certified Chiropractor
Knoxville, TN
One of the only Webster-certified providers in the Knoxville area. We use this specific, gentle chiropractic technique to balance your pelvis, reduce pain, and create the best possible environment for your baby's birth.
Webster Certified (ICPA) · CACCP Certified · Safe All Trimesters · Knoxville & Farragut, TN
The Technique Explained
What Is the Webster Technique?
The Webster Technique is a specific chiropractic analysis and diversified adjustment developed by Dr. Larry Webster, founder of the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA). It is the gold standard in prenatal chiropractic care and is recognized by OBs, midwives, and birth providers across the country.
The goal of the Webster Technique is to reduce the effects of sacral subluxation — misalignment or dysfunction in the sacrum and sacroiliac joints. When the sacrum is subluxated, it can cause tension in the uterine ligaments and pelvic muscles, which may restrict the space available to your baby and contribute to discomfort, difficult labor, and suboptimal fetal positioning.
By gently adjusting the sacrum and releasing tension in the associated soft tissues, the Webster Technique restores normal neurobiomechanical function in the pelvis — giving your baby the room to move freely and your body the balance it needs to labor efficiently.
The ICPA defines the Webster Technique as appropriate for use throughout pregnancy, not just in the third trimester or for breech presentations. Starting care early establishes pelvic balance from the beginning and supports your body through every stage of pregnancy.
Webster Certified
ICPA-certified technique — not all chiropractors are trained in this specific protocol
Why It Matters
The Pelvis Is the Gateway to Birth
Your pelvis is the passage your baby must navigate during birth. When the sacrum and sacroiliac joints are misaligned, the diameter of the birth canal can be reduced, the uterine ligaments can become asymmetric, and the nervous system signals that coordinate labor can be disrupted.
Sacral subluxation may contribute to what obstetricians call dystocia — difficult or prolonged labor — caused by inadequate uterine function, pelvic contraction, or baby mal-presentation. The ICPA's research shows that correction of sacral subluxation through the Webster Technique may have a positive effect on all of these factors.
This is why more OBs, midwives, and birth centers in the Knoxville area are referring their patients to Webster-certified chiropractors. It is not about "fixing" a breech baby — it is about giving your body and your baby the best possible foundation for the birth you are hoping for.
What Mamas Experience
Benefits of Webster Technique Care
From first trimester comfort to birth preparation, here is what changes when your pelvis is balanced and your nervous system is supported.
Pelvic Balance
Reduces sacral subluxation and balances the pelvis so your baby has the space and positioning needed for an optimal birth.
Less Pain & Discomfort
Addresses the root cause of sciatic pain, round ligament pain, pubic symphysis pain, and low back discomfort — without medication.
Optimal Fetal Positioning
A balanced pelvis reduces uterine ligament tension, creating the environment for your baby to naturally find the best position for birth.
Smoother Labor
Research from the ICPA shows that Webster-certified care may reduce labor time and the need for interventions by supporting pelvic function.
Nervous System Support
Sacral adjustments calm the nervous system, which regulates uterine function, reduces stress hormones, and supports your body's natural birth process.
Better Sleep & Comfort
Many moms report dramatically improved sleep, reduced hip and pelvic pressure, and greater overall comfort after just a few visits.
Your First Visit
What to Expect at Reissing Health
We take the time to understand your pregnancy, your birth goals, and your body before we ever make an adjustment.
Thorough Assessment
Your first visit includes a full neurological and pelvic assessment. We review your pregnancy history, birth goals, and any symptoms you're experiencing. No rushing, no guessing.
Webster Analysis
We perform the specific sacral analysis that is the foundation of the Webster Technique — assessing sacroiliac joint function, round ligament tension, and pelvic muscle balance.
Gentle Adjustment
Using gentle, pregnancy-adapted pressure (no harsh thrusts), we adjust the sacrum and release tension in the associated soft tissues. You lie comfortably on our pregnancy pillows.
Personalized Care Plan
We build a visit schedule around your trimester, symptoms, and birth timeline — increasing support as you approach your due date and coordinating with your birth team as needed.
From Our Mamas
Real Results from Knoxville Moms
"Seeing the doctors at Reissing Health was one of the absolute best ways to begin my pregnancy journey as a new mama! I knew little about the value of chiropractic when I began, but I have since come to understand how much chiro care supported me not only during pregnancy but also throughout my postpartum healing and beyond."
McKenna R.
Prenatal Webster Care
"I started back to chiropractic care a few weeks ago to help prepare for labor and deal with some pregnancy pain. Y'all! I can't tell you how different I feel with just five adjustments. Today driving to work my hips were awful and after my morning adjustment I feel like a new woman!"
Bethany O.
Webster Technique · Pregnancy
"I have been to countless doctors, chiropractors included, for my chronic pain and have never felt this taken care of. The team has helped me so much in just a few visits, starting with the most thorough examination on the first day. They restored my faith in my body's ability to heal itself."
Sylvia D.
Prenatal & Family Care
Why Choose Us
One of the Only Webster-Certified Providers in Knoxville
Webster Certification requires completing a specialized training program through the ICPA — the same organization that developed and maintains the technique. Not every chiropractor in Knoxville is certified. At Reissing Health, our doctors have completed the full certification program and are listed in the ICPA's national directory of Webster-certified providers.
ICPA Webster Certified
Completed the full ICPA Webster Technique Certification program — the only organization that certifies this specific protocol.
CACCP Certified
Certified by the Academy Council of Chiropractic Pediatrics — the highest credential in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic.
Birth Team Collaboration
We work alongside your OB, midwife, and doula. Many of our moms are referred directly by their birth providers.
Pregnancy-Specific Equipment
Specialized pregnancy pillows and positioning supports so you are always comfortable — even in the third trimester.
Neurologically-Focused
We use INSiGHT scanning technology to assess your nervous system function, not just your structural alignment.
Serving Greater Knoxville
Located in Farragut, TN — minutes from West Knoxville, serving moms from across Knox, Blount, Anderson, and Loudon counties.
Common Questions
Webster Technique FAQ
Answers to the questions pregnant moms in Knoxville ask us most.
Ready to Get Started?
Book Your Webster Technique Visit in Knoxville
You deserve a pregnancy that feels supported. Our Webster-certified team in Farragut is ready to help you find balance, reduce pain, and prepare your body for the birth you're hoping for.
11657 Parkside Dr., Farragut, TN 37934 · Serving Knoxville, West Knoxville, Powell, Oak Ridge, Maryville & surrounding areas
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