Pregnancy involves significant physical, emotional, and psychological changes. As your body adapts to support your growing baby, it's common to experience muscle tension, discomfort, and fatigue. Pregnancy remedial massage offers a supportive and adaptable approach to help you feel more comfortable throughout this time. Treatment is tailored to your individual stage of pregnancy and integrates seamlessly with your broader prenatal care.
What to expect at your pregnancy massage appointment
At The Functional Physio, your pregnancy massage session is designed to be both therapeutic and tailored to your individual needs. Here's what you can expect:
1. Initial Assessment
Your therapist will review your health history and current stage of pregnancy, along with any symptoms or areas of discomfort, to guide your treatment plan.
2. Postural Assessment
A postural assessment helps account for the physical changes of pregnancy and identify areas of strain or compensation as your body adapts.
3. Focused, Hands-On Treatment
Using pregnancy-safe techniques, your therapist will apply hands-on treatment to the areas requiring attention — most commonly the lower back, hips, legs, shoulders, and neck — adjusted to your comfort level at every stage.
4. Comfortable, Supported Positioning
Cushions and bolsters are used throughout your session to ensure safe and comfortable positioning, regardless of how far along you are.
5. Follow-Up
Depending on your stage of pregnancy and how you're feeling, your therapist will guide you on the appropriate frequency of future sessions to support you through to birth.
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