Benefits of Pregnancy Massage Therapy in South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, Macdill AFB and Hyde Park

The many benefits of pregnancy massage therapy have been proven by scientific research and there is no reason why this massage should not be enjoyed by pregnant ladies in South Tampa, Downtown Tampa, Macdill AFB , and Hyde Park. All they need to do is drop by a massage therapy clinic in Tampa 33629.

C.G. Funk, who is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Vice President of Industry Relations and Product Development for Massage Envy, says: “Massage therapy is a wonderful complementary choice for prenatal care. It is a healthy way to reduce stress and promote general well-being. Massage relieves many of the normal discomforts experienced during pregnancy.”

According to the consumer education services of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, massage gives specific benefits for each trimester of pregnancy. In the first trimester, it can relieve headaches, help ease morning sickness and decrease levels of fatigue. During the second trimester, massage can relieve back pain and stiff neck as well as ease leg cramps. On the third trimester, massage can lessen swelling or edema, ease the pain of varicose veins, prime the pelvic muscles in preparation for the process of childbirth, and improve sleeping patterns and quality of sleep.

Body pain is relieved when massage decreases stress put on weight bearing joints by the increased weight of the pregnant woman. By increasing the circulation of blood and lymph fluid, massage stimulates both the circulatory system and the lymphatic system, encouraging the more efficient flushing out of toxins, strengthening the immune system, regulating the levels of hormones and restoring balance in the glandular system. The anxiety, nervous tension and depression that arises from hormonal changes are, therefore, also addressed.

The pregnant woman should be aware of the proper ways that prenatal massage should be administered, though, so she can avoid potentially dangerous massage techniques from untrained masseuses. It is very important that pregnancy massage be administered only by highly trained professional massage therapists.

According to C.G. Funk, “At Massage Envy, our therapists will place all prenatal clients in side-lying positioning. This positioning alleviates the extra strain on the lower back and pelvic areas when the pressure of massage techniques are applied. Extra strain in these areas can cause unnecessary back pain and discomfort. During the first trimester, it is also acceptable for clients to lie on their backs with a slight elevation under one hip.”

A pregnant woman is usually positioned on her side gently so she can be comfortable while her back is being massaged by the therapist. She is then turned to a semi-reclining position in order for the massage therapist to work on the front of her body. Great care is given so that there is no extra strain placed on the pregnant woman’s lower back and her pelvic areas. Usually, a special body support cushion is provided to give further comfort and enable proper body positioning.

Prenatal massage therapy may incorporate certain techniques of Swedish massage, reflexology and other massage modalities, as needed. The specific needs of each pregnant woman are taken into consideration. There are broad guidelines that are followed, as well.

Each pregnant woman needs to consult her obstetrician and acquire his or her approval before undergoing prenatal massage. Even with such approval, each pregnant woman must pay close attention to her body and immediately inform the therapist of any discomfort whatsoever.

Pregnant ladies may want to have a companion when going for their pregnancy massage therapy session. Their companions can be duly rewarded with their own session of Swedish massage therapy, deep tissue massage therapy or sports massage therapy in the same massage therapy clinic in Tampa 33629.

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