A prenatal or pregnancy massage consists of a combination of various types of massage depending on the needs of the pregnant woman. In this post we will learn what types of massages you can combine according to the needs or preferences of a pregnant woman and how to position her for a good massage.
Recommended for back and neck pain. During pregnancy, the pregnant woman's breasts develop. This can cause a feeling of heaviness in the chest and shoulders. On the other hand, the widening of the hips and the change in the point of balance create lumbar and hip pain, causing sciatica or false sciatica. It should be noted that decontracting massage for pregnant women or prenatal massage should not be too intense.
These massages are recommended when the feet and legs feel heavy and swollen. In these cases, the muscles will be worked to relieve the additional load they have to bear, as well as to eliminate the fluid retention that appears in these areas.
The relaxing massage serves to improve sleep and provide mental and physical relaxation, on the other hand it increases serotonin and helps the baby's physical and neurological development.
A complete prenatal or pregnancy massage begins with the pregnant woman lying on her back to avoid possible nausea. We will start by working on the feet and legs, in order to be able to carry out the massage in the direction of the feet and legs. centripetal, and help to improve blood circulation.
The decontracting work of feet and legs will help us to alleviate the additional load that they bear, on the other hand we will help to eliminate fluid retention and increase blood flow, also eliminating the cramps that appear in these areas.
On the other hand, foot massage is very important in order to prevent the appearance of bunions and also to prevent them from losing or reducing their bridge. We don't want any of them to have to change their entire shoe rack.
Next, we will place the patient in the lateral ulna with a pillow between the legs and a wedge to support the belly. In this position we will start working on the pelvic and lumbar region. It is very important to work the musculature adjacent to the sciatic nerve and all the tendons and ligaments located in this area. This area often suffers a lot and creates great discomfort due to the widening of the hip.
On the other hand, and without forgetting that a woman's breasts are developing, we will work well on the heaviness created in the breasts. collar, shoulders and pectoral.
We will work all the back globally, helping the musculature to relax and adapt better to its new shape during this state.
Next, and in this position, we will work on the arms, it is important to stimulate your circulation to eliminate any signs of fluid retention and prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
Finally, the mother-to-be is again placed on her back and the mother-to-be is placed on her back. craniofacial massage. In addition to relaxing, this will help to avoid or eliminate headaches. Who doesn't fancy a moment of peace and relaxation?
Put yourself in our hands and enjoy a good prenatal massage. Feel good and enjoy this wonderful moment of your life, do not be accompanied by pain or discomfort.
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