Pregnancy massage is a technique
involving deep bodywork designed to improve your circulation, take some of the
strain off your muscles and joints, and generally re-energize you. It is an
assortment of alternative therapies that rely on breathing, muscle manipulation,
and relaxation to soothe the mind and body. Pregnancy massage is beneficial
throughout the entire nine months of the process. However, if you are having a
high risk pregnancy, it is best to discuss your condition with your midwife or
physician before seeking a therapist.
Message is a generally benign
treatment. Still, some massage therapists are leery about giving pregnancy
massages during the critical first trimester. Also, there are pregnancy
complications that can make massage somewhat risky. It is best to seek out a
therapist who is certified in pregnancy massage because it is important to know
and understand what is and is not safe for the mother and her baby. It is also
important that therapists have knowledge of pregnancy and the anatomy of a
pregnant woman. Proper positioning of the mother changes as her pregnancy
progresses. There are deep blood vessels that can be restricted due to the
weight of the baby, causing decreased circulation for both the mother and her
unborn child.
Some potential underlying mechanisms
for pregnancy massage therapeutic effects include reaching the brain faster and
closing the gate to pain messages. The cells in the spinal cord act like a
switch between the nerve impulses from the different fibers. Pain is carried
more slowly by the less insulated unmyelinated (fast conducting) neurons,
whereas pregnancy massage signals are carried more rapidly by the myelinated
(slow conducting) neurons that close the gate to the unmyelinated impulses and
allow the myelinated neurons signals through.
A typical pregnancy massage
session takes at least 60 minutes and can go on up to 90 minutes. The mother
will be supported with pillows as she lies on her side. It is recommended for
her not to eat a heavy meal before the procedure. Relaxation techniques, meditation,
and visualization can help you cope with a variety of physical and emotional
stresses during pregnancy, enabling you to relax and focus a woman’s
concentration, reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, and enhance a pregnant
woman’s peace of mind.
Massage Envy Clearwater
2516-BN. McMullen Booth Rd. MM#
20639 Clearwater, FL 33761
(727) 799-3689
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