If you’re an expectant mum, your body will be going through rapid changes to accommodate the weight and developmental needs of your growing baby. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits of osteopathic massage for pregnancy.
Alongside all the hormonal shifts, your musculoskeletal system will adapt to your shifting centre of gravity, and tendons and ligaments around your pelvis will soften and loosen to prepare for birthing your baby.
Aches and pains in pregnancy are common, as your body goes through these changes. And given the busy-ness of modern life, and the sedentary nature of many jobs, it’s a good time to find regular support while your body adapts and finds new alignment.
3 benefits of osteopathic massage for pregnancy
Our osteopaths offer prenatal massage which is safe and especially designed to support pregnant women to find more comfort and ease.
Osteopathic massage can help with pain management, reducing lower back pain, pelvic pain, muscle aches & pains and headaches. Osteopaths also help with examination of the pelvic floor, offering tailored advice and exercises to strengthen these crucial muscles during pregnancy.
All of this benefits mum and baby, and can support you to remain in tip-top condition for your upcoming birth.
Here are three benefits of osteopathic massage during pregnancy:
- Improved circulation
Massage supports the circulation of blood, and therefore the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to both mum and baby. It assists the heart and lungs with their additional workload during pregnancy and stimulates the release of toxins. - Increased mobility
Massage can allow your muscle groups to more easily adapt to carrying the weight of your growing baby. As your body finds new alignment with a different centre of gravity, your osteopath can help relieve tension and stiffness as well as improve posture and joint flexibility through massage. - Relaxation
Massage is immensely calming, slowing the heartbeat, lowering high blood pressure and bringing a fresh sense of ease in your changing body. In the weeks leading up to birth, osteopathic massage can relieve any tension and anxiousness you may be feeling.
And as our stress hormones will cross the placental barrier, a sense of tranquility in a mum-to-be will affect baby too!
Your osteopath can support your pregnancy
Owner of our Staines clinic, osteopath Radhika Madahar specialises in treating pregnant women, babies and children.
Radhika says “Sometimes, as an expectant mum, you need some help as your body adapts to pregnancy. A huge number of my pregnancy patients experience pain and discomfort through each trimester. Massage can be a great way to help lower back, neck and shoulder tension. I love being able to work alongside women during their pregnancy to make it a joyous and comfortable experience for them“
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