What Pain Conditions Does Compounding Help?
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Your Ultimate Guide to Prenatal Massage Therapy
If you’ve ever had a massage, you know it can deliver relief. From generally tight muscles to trigger points, putting yourself in the hands of a trained massage therapist can go a long way.
When you’re pregnant, that’s especially true. Prenatal massage therapy offers you a safe, medication-free reprieve from many of the discomforts of pregnancy.
Plus, you don’t have to go far for it. Dr. Halina Snowball offers prenatal massage therapy right here at Integrated Pain Solutions in Stamford, Connecticut. If you’re curious about what this specialized type of massage can do for you, don’t hesitate to talk to Dr. Snowball.
To give you some information before you meet with her, though, let’s do a quick dive into prenatal massage therapy.
Massage therapy tailored for your changing body
You might be having a hard time picturing how your massage would work as your belly grows. Fortunately, Dr. Snowball can make accommodations. Here at Integrated Pain Solutions, we have a specialized setup using cushions to support your body so you can relax comfortably.
To keep you and your baby safe, Dr. Snowball knows how much pressure different body areas can tolerate. For example, she won’t use deep pressure on your stomach, of course, but she’ll also avoid it on your legs because of your heightened risk of blood clots.
Prenatal massage can give you some time to take care of yourself — and it feels good. Ultimately, massage therapy can help you relax. But that’s not the only reason to consider it.
Prenatal massage for pregnancy woes
Dr. Snowball tailors your prenatal massage to address some of the challenges that come with pregnancy. Tell her if you’re experiencing any of the following:
- Back pain
- Joint pain
- Leg cramps
- Sleep problems
- Headaches
- Sciatic pain
- Neck pain
This way, Dr. Snowball can adjust your massage to address what’s bothering you, helping you find relief.
As an added benefit, prenatal massage therapy can also help to regulate your hormones. Specifically, regular massage therapy can help to regulate your levels of cortisol and norepinephrine, the hormones responsible for stress. At the same time, it can help to increase dopamine and serotonin, the hormones that support your mood.
Long story short, prenatal massage therapy feels good in the moment and can help you address a wide range of pregnancy’s physical and mental challenges. Plus, Dr. Snowball can customize your massage care to what your body needs in each specific phase of your pregnancy.
To schedule a prenatal massage for yourself, call our office at 203-293-0549 or request an appointment online today.
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