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Honolulu Massage Therapy
Prenatal Massage
If
you're pregnant--or ever have been--you may have wondered
about the benefits and safety involved with prenatal massage.
You're aware that the extra weight you are carrying creates major
changes in your body, especially the added stress on your abdominal
muscles, shoulders, neck & back. It also affects your ligaments
by
relaxing them, making your pelvic joints less stable and changing your
posture by pulling your pelvis forward.
Modern research has indicated that prenatal massage therapy can
be very beneficial during pregnancy and should be considered a vital
part of a prenatal health program.
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. Some of the benefits of prenatal massage are:
Helps alleviate morning sickness
Reduces fatigue
Reduces pain from backaches
Relieves pain associated with cramps in the legs
Reduces swelling
Eliminates pain caused by varicosities
Improves sleep patterns
Strengthens the pelvic muscles in preparation for giving birth
During a prenatal massage, your therapist will provide a specially
designed support cushion during massage to assist with proper
positioning and comfort for a growing belly.
Prenatal massage is not for every woman, but most find it to be
a vital part of their healthy routine. If, however, you have any
discomfort while your therapist is performing the massage,
tell them immediately.
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"When she was done I felt
extraordinarily
relaxed
&
we were even
standing
up straighter
than
usual....."
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