Massage

Remedial massage is the technique of using soft tissue manipulation, trigger point therapy, muscle energy techniques to relieve tension from the muscles and return ligaments to a balanced state.  This can relieve headaches, body pain and general discomfort.

Massage compliments physiotherapy and other forms of treatment by relaxing the muscles and nervous system, improving circulation to the areas of concern before and after your other required treatments.  This will help to achieve optimum results from your treatment and is often requested by other therapists as part of your ongoing treatment or as a preventative to many musculoskeletal conditions.

The benefits of remedial massage;

• Pain relief from muscle tension
• Injury prevention and maintenance of the musculoskeletal system
• Maintenance of overuse conditions
• Increased circulation of the cardiovascular and lymphatic system
• Assists with improved digestion and sleep conditions
• Reduced headaches / migraines
• Assist with recovery post surgery and major serious illness
• To help with the changes within the body during pregnancy, birth and throughout parenthood
• Reduces stress and depression.

Pregnancy Massage

Prenatal massage shares many of the goals of regular massage – to relax tense muscles, ease sore spots, and improve circulation and mobility.  Pregnancy massage is tailored specifically to the needs of your pregnant body.  All MPFP massage therapists are highly trained in prenatal massage.  Being pregnant changes your centre of gravity and puts a lot of stress on your back, neck, abdominal muscles and shoulders.

Pregnancy also relaxes your ligaments, so that your pelvic joints are less stable and changes your posture, pulling your pelvis forward – add to that the extra weight of your baby that you are carrying and you will find you have extras aches and pains.  Our massage therapists know where your sore spots are likely to be and will be able to provide some relief; our therapists will also know which areas and techniques to avoid.

Most women find it uncomfortable to lay face down right from the start of pregnancy, so MPFP massage therapists use to hollowed – out pregnancy pillow to accommodate your belly and often your breasts, so you  can lie facedown.  If this is uncomfortable, we also offer you to lie on your side with pillow wedges for support.

Pregnancy massage can help by;

• it has been proven to reduce stress and increase hormones which tend to be low in women who depressed
• A reduction in anxiety and will often improve mood
• For some pregnant massage can relieve nausea and heartburn
• Relieves everyday discomforts of pregnancy such as an aching neck, sore back and heaviness in the pelvic bones, leg cramps, swelling of the ankles, feet and oedema (fluid retention)
• Leads to muscle relaxation and relief of joint pain.  Pregnancy massage can be particularly helpful for women experience sciatic nerve pain
• Improved sleep due to feeling less muscle tension and generally less uncomfortable.

Postnatal Massage

Straight after birth, ligaments are at their longest and joints at their most unstable, causing persistent back, neck and shoulder pain to be common complaints.  Also tension from bad posture while breastfeeding, lifting your baby or holding / rocking them for long periods of time cause aches and pains all through the body.  Massage is a great way to get your body back in to shape.

Having a regular massage also gives you some much deserved time to yourself.

Post natal massage can help by:

• Reducing muscle tension & pain in your back, neck and shoulders
• Relieving muscle cramps
• Removing toxins build up in the body
• Help returning ligaments to there normal length and re stabilise your joints
• Massage the abdomen to help return the muscles to their healing of caesarean scars
• Breast massage to relieve feelings of congestion
• Relaxation massage helps in milk production.

After birth treatment goals will include helping you to regain proper posture, stretching and improving biomechanics.  Emotionally, you may also experience extreme joy, but you may also experience sadness, fear anger or anxiety.  Regular relaxation massage after birth aids in reducing feelings of anxiety and fear etc.

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