Pregnancy is painful. Pregnancy puts a strain on your body like nothing else, and specialized treatment is necessary to relieve pain and tension, to make your pregnancy an enjoyable experience. Here is everything you need to know. During pregnancy, your body is going through a number of changes that can cause some painful side effects. Common complaints during pregnancy include backaches, neck pain, leg cramps, headaches, anxiety, swelling and bloating. A pregnancy massage helps with all of these, allowing a pregnant mother to practice self-care, giving her the space to relax and decompress — both mentally and physically.
In a pregnancy massage, the pregnant mother will be positioned in a way that is comfortable and supported, using cushions and specialist equipment to ensure that there is no unnecessary tension or pain.
The massage therapist is aware of this, and will ensure you are happy prior to begin the massage. The therapist will massage in gentle strokes, applying some light pressure in long strokes along with the muscles and in circular motions towards the heart.
This will help to relieve muscle tightness and any nerves that may be trapped, and the circular massage technique is for lymphatic drainage. We are available by appointment only.
Pregnancy massages are relaxing, implementing similar techniques as swedish massage to promote feelings of calm and realign your mind and body. However pregnancy massages offer a unique set of benefits for the pregnant mother, including:. Choose from the best of Houston's therapeutic massage Book Here. Pregnancy can be a difficult time, made easier by pregnancy massages. These results are profound.
