Many expectant mothers during the course of their pregnancy suffer with back pain at some time or the other, quite often this is in the lower back section of the body which is associated to the amount of weight that they carrying during their pregnancy. Holistic massage during pregnancy aims to offer many health benefits including easing back pain, lowering stress and anxiety levels and boosting moral.
Massage during your pregnancy is a very safe procedure that uses very light massage techniques for a relaxing and therapeutic massage, which will leave you feeling relaxed and rejuvenated.
Not only does it ease back pain but a majority of women that have encountered a therapeutic massage during their pregnancy have found that the birth was also much easier as they were more relaxed.
Massage has been around for many, many years and many people today are turning towards alternative therapies for their pain management, and for relieving stress and anxiety in their daily lives
During pregnancy you should be aware that some of the aromatherapy oils are that are around are not safe to use, we will look at what oils are safe and considered the best to use in your pregnancy, and what oils to avoid.
When having a pregnancy massage treatment you will lay in a comfortable position, depending on how many months pregnant you are you will be propped with pillows so that you are comfort during the massage procedure, using laying on your side, the massage therapist will then use therapeutic soft strokes and either oils or lotions to carry out a soothing back, neck and shoulder massage which will ease any tension, pain or discomfort that you are experiencing during your pregnancy.
Essential oils safe for pregnancy:
- Bergamot
- Ginger
- Grapefruit
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Lemon
- Ylang Ylang
- Tea Tree
- Eucalyptus
- Essential oils to avoid in pregnancy:
- Basil
- Bitter almond
- Clary sage
- Cinnamon
- Coriander
- Fennel
- Rosemary
- Wintergreen
There are two favourites that I would highly recommend to use during your pregnancy, the first being lemon this is especially helpful as an inhaler for people that suffer with morning sickness, my second one is lavender as it is healing and relaxing especially for expectant mothers it helps to soothe aches and pains, encourages cell renewal and is particularly helpful with water retention.
So if you are suffering with pain during your pregnancy the best investment during your pregnancy would be to invest in having a professional pregnancy massage. This combination can work wonders for people that are finding back pain a problem during their pregnancy. By having a therapeutic massage will have many great health benefits for yourself and also your baby.
If you are looking for Orpington pregnancy massage please visit our website here. Sharon Browne is a qualified practicing massage therapist who practices in superior mobile massage therapy in Orpington, Kent.
Also, watch the video below on how to relieve back pain with stretches and workouts.
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