How Can Pregnancy Massage Help Me?

Throughout pregnancy, a woman’s body undergoes continuous physiological changes. The physiological changes are not only due to the baby’s continuous growth, but also due to the body’s natural release of hormones. Both of these factors contribute to the common symptoms experienced by mothers to be. At Sutherland – Chan Center, we are highly trained professional Massage Therapists who can help you progress through the various stages of pregnancy with as much ease and comfort as you deserve.

Common Symptoms Experienced:
-Constipation
-Congested Breasts
-Painful Ribcage and Shortness of Breath
-Compression Syndromes (Nerve Compressions)
-Swelling (Legs, Feet, Arms)
-Sore Neck and Back
-Stiff, Aching Muscles
-Difficulty Sleeping

Treatment:
The treatment addresses the individual woman’s particular symptoms, with the ultimate goal to decrease postural discomfort and pain, while helping to maintain optimal wellness in preparation for labour. The above symptoms are treated using a wide range of hands-on techniques during this type of treatment. These techniques stretch and loosen connective tissues and muscles, effect movements that assist the action of the joints, and combine to increase function and range of motion thereby reducing muscle tension.
As well, abdominal treatments are offered and encouraged to help in facilitating relaxation, to give the woman a sense of her entire body including the baby, and to soothe and relax the growing baby.

At Sutherland – Chan, we not only ensure the safety of you and your baby, but your comfort as well, as we are pleased to offer the use of a state of the art body cushion, which allows a pregnant woman to receive treatment while laying on her stomach without harming the baby.

We encourage you to come in for a treatment and allow us to help you reach labour with an enjoyable, optimal pregnancy!

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