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The hormonal and physical changes the female body undergoes during pregnancy can result in muscular pain, fatigue, and stress, leaving you uncomfortable and tense. Fortunately, prenatal massage therapy reduces if not eliminates these problems for a healthier, happier pregnancy. Although you should always consult your physician before trying a new treatment, here are a few benefits massage therapy offers.

4 Reasons Pregnant Women Should Consider Prenatal Massage Therapy

1. Relieves Nerve Pain

Prenatal massage therapy relieves sciatic nerve pain, a common issue for many pregnant women in their third trimester. The uterus sits on the pelvic floor and lower back muscles, creating inflammation in the legs as it expands. This irritates the nearby muscles, resulting in sciatica. Massage therapy relieves muscle tension and inflammation to soothe these nerves.

2. Relaxes Tense Muscles

massage therapyPrenatal massage therapy relaxes tense muscles, benefitting the back as well as the legs. The spine supports extra weight during pregnancy, causing lower back pain, with changes to the center of gravity and subsequent postural shifts also creating back problems. Hormonal changes and muscle separations from relaxed pelvic area ligaments and uterine expansions contribute to back pain as well. Regular massage therapy alleviates or a least significantly reduces these issues.

3. Soothes the Mind

Massage therapy benefits the mind as well as the body by relieving stress. It relaxes the mind and regulates hormone levels to reduce or eliminate depression and anxiety. And because it relaxes the nervous system, it releases extra endorphins to promote better sleep, something that also reduces stress.

4. Increases Blood Circulation

As the uterus enlarges and becomes heavier, it puts extra pressure on major blood vessels, resulting in reduced circulation and edema, or joint swelling. Massage therapy releases fluid collections in the joints to encourage healthy lymphatic system drainage and quicker toxin removal. Healthy circulation benefits the mother as well as the fetus because both parties receive enough oxygen and nutrients.


 

Schedule prenatal massage therapy at Spectrum Healthcare in Cornelia, GA, to enjoy these and other health benefits. In addition to massage, the integrated physical medicine center offers disc decompression, joint injections, physical rehabilitation, and chiropractic care to residents throughout Habersham County. Call (706) 778-0077 today to make an appointment or visit the center online to learn more about their services. Get additional wellness tips on Facebook.

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