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Sharp, stabbing groin pain during pregnancy from round ligament tension is one of the most common discomforts of the second trimester. Webster Technique chiropractic care provides gentle and effective relief.
Round ligament pain occurs when the two round ligaments supporting the uterus are strained by the growing uterus pulling them downward and outward. It causes a sharp, stabbing, or cramping pain in the lower abdomen or groin, typically worse with sudden movements, coughing, sneezing, or rolling over in bed. Pelvic misalignment increases asymmetric tension on the round ligaments, worsening symptoms. The Webster Technique specifically addresses this by correcting sacral subluxation and releasing ligamentous tension.
The Webster Technique is specifically designed to address sacropelvic distortion during pregnancy. By correcting the sacral subluxation and releasing tension in the uterine ligaments through gentle soft tissue work, Dr. Foss reduces the mechanical pull on the round ligaments. Most pregnant patients experience dramatic relief after just one or two visits. Regular Webster Technique care throughout the second and third trimesters prevents recurrence and supports optimal fetal positioning as a bonus benefit.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Round ligament pain develops when the round ligaments — the ligaments supporting the uterus from the front of the pelvis to the labia — stretch and develop tension as the uterus grows. Sharp groin pain with sudden movement is the typical pattern, most common in the second trimester. Pelvic asymmetry amplifies the discomfort.
Webster Technique includes specific round-ligament release work — Dr. Foss is certified. The technique uses gentle pressure on the round ligaments while balancing the sacrum, producing immediate reduction in tension and pain. Many patients experience substantial relief within a single visit.
Most patients see immediate improvement within 1–2 visits. Continued Webster care every 1–2 weeks through the rest of pregnancy keeps the pattern from recurring as the uterus continues to grow.
Yes. Webster Technique is one of the safest and best-studied chiropractic protocols for pregnancy. No abdominal pressure, no high-force adjustment. Dr. Foss is Webster-certified and has years of experience with pregnancy patients.
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