Wholistic Therapies with Ruth Freeman - Benefits of Pregnancy Massage
Wholistic Therapy Treatments -
Benefits of Pregnancy Massage:
 
  • Reduces swelling in the hands, feet and ankles.
  • Reduces sciatic pain
  • Eases muscular discomforts in areas like the lower back & neck
  • It helps with muscle tension & tightening that can be experienced throughout the body during pregnancy.
  • Tones & relaxes muscles and can help increase flexibility.
  • Increases blood and lymph flow which can help increase the elimination of toxins through the circulatory and lymphatic systems, this can also help with fatigue.
  • Increases oxygen in the blood, sometimes on up to 10-15% after a massage.
  • Strengthens the immune system
  • Stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural pain killers, into the brain and nervous system.
  • Helps relieve anxiety or depression
  • Helps increase blood circulation, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the mother and baby.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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