Massotherapy
Massage therapy is a powerful ally to have in the healthcare system. Seen by many as a relaxation tool to relieve stress, it is also an integral part of Pelvic Health and Pre Natal care. A massage therapist will use a combination of techniques to achieve the necessary goals and treatment objectives. They may also help promote the flow of energy within the body to provide both a physiological and psychological benefit that has a profound effect on the body-mind system.
Pre-Natal Massage Therapy
Pre-natal massage therapy using light to moderate pressure and strokes can be an instrumental part in a woman’s pre-natal care. Pre-natal massages can help mothers-to-be feel relaxed, which can help them with their sleep and recovery and ultimately help them enjoy their pregnancy with less discomfort.
How can massages help pregnant women?
- They help relieve pain (back, shoulder, feet)
- They help with blood flow and circulation
- They can help improve breathing
- They can reduce stress and improve sleep
- They can reduce calf and leg cramps
Pelvic Pain Massage Therapy
Massage therapy should be a part of your Pelvic Health treatment program. It is a great complement to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy and has the ability to release painful points related to your pelvic region that may cause pelvic, genital and rectal pain, as well as bladder symptoms. Massage therapy can work on all the muscles that attach to the pelvis such as hamstrings, hip flexors, buttocks, adductors and others.
Pelvic Pain Massage Therapy can help with:
- Menstrual cramps
- Constipation
- Pelvic floor muscle spasms
- Bloating or gas
- Endometriosis
- Testicular pain
- Pelvic trauma from an accident or birth
Other Types of Massage Offered:
- Swedish Massage
- Deep Tissue
- Shiatsu Table
- Cupping Therapy
- Fascia Therapy
- Scalp and Neck Massage
- Hot Stone Massage
