Massage during pregnancy is nothing new. For thousands of years, massage has been applied as an effective, valuable therapy during the childbearing year in nearly all traditional cultures. In more recent times, we have research that shows the many benefits of pregnancy massage both physiologically and psycologically. Today, massage during the childbearing year is widely accepted as an effective therapy for the many discomforts that come with pregnancy, birth, and post-partum.
At The Therapeutic Alternative, you will experience our specialized pregnancy massage. Our treatment blends traditional Swedish massage, Advanced Lymphatic Therapy, and Ortho-Bionomy.
Although a therapeutic treatment, you will surly feel pampered. A favorite for Moms-to-be!
Pregnancy massage helps to reduce and/or relieve:
- Swelling of hands, ankles, and feet
- Cellular waste products, via the lymphatic and circulatory systems, that can cause muscle fatigue
- Carpel Tunnel Syndrome pain
- Sciatic pain
- General back and joint pain.
- Common muscle discomforts, such as cramping, tightening, stiffness, tension, and knots
- Headaches
- Depression or anxiety often caused by hormonal changes
Other benefits of pregnancy massage:
- Soothes and relaxes the nervous system by releasing endorphins into the mother’s body. As a result, you will sleep more easily and more deeply, and your overall well-being will also improve.
- Helps the body prepare for and recover from labor and delivery
- Reduces postpartum stress
