Defeat Stress But Also Combat Pain With A Fun, Relaxing Prenatal Massage
If you're pregnant - or ever have been - you may have wondered about the benefit and safety involved with a prenatal massage
. You're aware that the extra weight you're carrying creates major changes in your body, especially the added stress on your abdominal muscles, shoulders, neck and back. It also affects your ligaments by relaxing them, making your pelvic joints less stable and changing your posture by pulling your pelvis forward.Before you consider including it in your pregnancy health routine, do some research to insure that the massage therapist you choose is trained in prenatal massage techniques, not just massage methods. A prenatal massage is effective because it involves the right amount of pressure ... using the right technique ... at the right stage in the pregnancy, so you need an expert.
With programs especially designed for stages in the pregnancy cycle, a prenatal massage can relieve discomfort where you need it and when you need it. Let's take a look at some of the benefits of a prenatal massage.
Prenatal massage is a healthy option to promote general well being while eliminating stress.
Discomfort from stiff neck, leg cramps, backaches, headaches, pain in the joints can be reduced by prenatal massage therapy.
Pregnant women will enjoy a better sleep pattern as a result of reduced tension.
Prenatal massage therapy removes excess toxins from the body and increases immunity.
It stabilizes a woman's hormonal levels resulting in fewer complications during the birth process.
By reducing sciatic nerve pain and muscle tension, a prenatal massage soothes inflamed nerves.
It can eliminate the depression and anxiety that pregnancy produces in some women.
As mentioned above, the person administering a prenatal massage must be trained to properly hone in on the area affected by pregnancy - at the right time - and combat the problem with the correct amount of pressure. This is not something that a regular massage therapist - without proper training - can do.
Let's examine the benefits of a prenatal massage at the various stages in your pregnancy:
Benefits of a prenatal massage during the first trimester:
Relieve headaches;
Help alleviate morning sickness;
Reduce fatigue.
In the second trimester, a prenatal massage will:
Reduce pain from backaches;
Relieve pain associated with cramping in the legs.
Third Trimester:
Reduces swelling;
Eliminates pain caused by varicosities;
Improves a woman's sleep pattern;
Strengthens the pelvic muscles in preparation for giving birth.
During a prenatal massage, the massage therapist will gently position you on your side to keep you comfortable during the process. You may then be placed in a semi-reclining position while your therapist addresses the front of your body. It is acceptable - during the first trimester - for you to lie on your back with a slight elevation under one hip during your prenatal massage to alleviate the additional strain on your lower back and pelvic areas. Trained therapists use a special support cushion during your prenatal massage to ensure comfort and proper positioning and/or a pad with a hollowed-out area to accommodate your growing abdominal area.
Massage therapists recommend that you discuss whether prenatal massage therapy is a good option for you prior to including it in your normal health regimen, especially if you are in the higher-risk group of women. If you do decide to enjoy the benefits of a prenatal massage, be sure to alert your therapist if you experience any level of discomfort during the session.
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