Pregnancy

Pregnant women need extra support when carrying.  The body is creating new life and with it, comes the aches and pains of a changing body shape.  This is when the body is in most need of treatment. 

Myotherapy can greatly help reduce most kinds of pain associated with pregnancy.  Most women search far and wide for a specialised 'pregnancy massage', however, not many people know that your Myotherapist is more than capable of this service.

Myotherapy treatment can help you during your pregnancy by:
  • improving sleep
  • alleviating back pain, muscle pain, spasms, cramps, joint pain and sciatic nerve pain
  • reducing swelling
  • relieving fatigue and headaches
  • reducing feelings of anxiety and depression
  • increasing flexibility to assist you when carrying added weight
  • improving hormone regulation (which can help decrease complications during labour and for the newborn)
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Pregnancy
Using specialised body pillows or cushions as pictured below, you can comfortably lie on your side or face down without any pressure on your stomach or lower back, while your Myotherapist is still able to treat the necessary areas.

Body Pillow vs. Body Cushion
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Body Pillow
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Body Cushion
Firstly, it is important to note that the body pillow and body cushion are not just for use by pregnant women.  They are quite popular among women who may generally find laying on their tummy uncomfortable, who find the treatment table too firm, who may be experiencing breast tenderness (as a result of breast-feeding and among other causes), or who may have had frontal surgery.  

The body pillow provides you with the option to lay on your side (as pictured above, left), while the body cushion allows you the option to comfortably lay face down, on your stomach.  Both of these positions are suitable for women who are pregnant, especially with the added support of these pillows/cushions.  During your Myotherapy session, you also have the option of alternating between these positions in order to provide you with optimal comfort and treatment.
At Inner Outer Health, your Myotherapist's treatment table is motorised, which provides you with further comfort and treatment options as you incline.  This allows your Myotherapist easy access to work on your neck, shoulders, forearms or chest. 

Your Myotherapist will fully customise your treatment to suit your pregnancy, preferences, and any related health conditions.  This includes the purpose, style and strength of the treatment.  Generally, you will experience soft and gentle manipulations and stretches, which are targeted toward alleviating pain and providing relaxation.  Furthermore, your Myotherapist will give you tips on your sleeping positions, to ensure you maximise your rest overnight. 

Typically, your Myotherapist will advise against you receiving treatment in your first trimester, but they will happily consult you as you move into your second trimester. 

When meeting with your Myotherapist, inform them if you are experiencing:
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Don't let pregnancy stop you from your usual treatment
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Floatation Tank Therapy
In addition to your Myotherapy treatments, there is another therapy that you will find beneficial - not only by providing you with further relief from pregnancy related aches and pains, but also providing you with an environment where you feel weightless, despite carrying for two.  This can be achieved with Floatation Tank Therapy.  You can schedule your float appointment before or after your Myotherapy treatment, or on alternate days if you wish.
Creating new life is hard work, so don't let it prevent you from seeking appropriate treatment and relief.  Now you know that Myotherapy can provide you with the appropriate treatment that the typically sought after 'pregnancy massage' is known to deliver.  As discussed, there are options to ensure safety and comfort for you and your baby bump, while you take some timeout for yourself to release pain and tension.  Schedule your next appointment by clicking here.