Massage Therapy
With the stresses and strains of life in the 21st century we can all too often feel burnt out, anxious and unable to switch off, in turn causing many chronic symptoms such as back pain, migraines, insomnia and IBS etc. Through the application of various Massage Techniques, I will help you to relax, de-stress, unwind and restore balance. For those who have already discovered it, massage is the nicest thing on the planet. Better than chocolate! It's a great way to feel better and look better, it's 100% good for you, with no toxins, artificial additives or ingredients. Being a massage addict myself I cant imagine why anybody would not want to get a massage anytime, anyplace, for any reason or for no reason at all.
Pregnancy Massage
As you mums-to-be know, most pregnant women feel discomfort and added stress on their bodies at various points in their pregnancies. That may be why more and more pregnant women are discovering and benefiting from the art of prenatal massage.
Pregnancy massage can be done in different ways. Pregnant women may lie on their sides for back massage with the use of pillows for comfort no matter how far along they are. Lying on their backs for leg/calf muscle massage and foot massage/Reflexology or sitting in a chair for back neck/shoulders, head and foot Massage /Reflexology.
After the first 22 weeks of pregnancy, lying flat on your back can cause pressure on deep blood vessels, due to the growing baby, thereby reducing circulation to you and your baby. To avoid this problem, pillows can be used.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
emotional support and nurturing touch;
relaxation and decreased insomnia;
stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis;
neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness;
assistance in maintaining proper posture;
preparing the muscles used during childbirth;
reduced swelling in hands and feet;
lessened sciatic pain;
fewer calf cramps;
headache and sinus congestion relief.
Massage pointers. Because of the tremendous physical and hormonal changes that occur in the expectant mother, I do not recommend any massage during the first trimester. In my opinion, this is the time for the mother to get comfortable with being pregnant.
Pregnancy massage can be done in different ways. Pregnant women may lie on their sides for back massage with the use of pillows for comfort no matter how far along they are. Lying on their backs for leg/calf muscle massage and foot massage/Reflexology or sitting in a chair for back neck/shoulders, head and foot Massage /Reflexology.
After the first 22 weeks of pregnancy, lying flat on your back can cause pressure on deep blood vessels, due to the growing baby, thereby reducing circulation to you and your baby. To avoid this problem, pillows can be used.
Benefits of prenatal massage include:
emotional support and nurturing touch;
relaxation and decreased insomnia;
stress relief on weight-bearing joints, such as ankles, lower back and pelvis;
neck and back pain relief caused by muscle imbalance and weakness;
assistance in maintaining proper posture;
preparing the muscles used during childbirth;
reduced swelling in hands and feet;
lessened sciatic pain;
fewer calf cramps;
headache and sinus congestion relief.
Massage pointers. Because of the tremendous physical and hormonal changes that occur in the expectant mother, I do not recommend any massage during the first trimester. In my opinion, this is the time for the mother to get comfortable with being pregnant.
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