Postnatal massage can be given as soon after the birth as the mother requires. You can have this massage either lying on your side or front and back, depending on how soon it is after the birth, and what position is most comfortable.
Do you want a massage that is relaxing to both body and mind but is more than just a salon massage? I will use my knowledge and experience of the body to ensure this massage is tailored specifically for you and your needs on that day.
Myofascial release is a non-invasive treatment using a small amount of wax. This treatment loosens restricted connective tissue or fascia.
Applying hot and cold can be used within a massage if it could benefit the treatment. It can help to treat sporting injuries and musculoskeletal pain.
This technique can be used within a treatment session or booked as a stand alone treatment, working a specific area.
So what is the optimal birthing position and what makes it optimal? Surely babies just lie in a position comfortable for them and there’s little to nothing we can do about it.
What is a c-section?
It is a horizontal incision made just above the pubic bone above the hairline. The fascia (connective tissue which covers the muscles) underneath is cut to allow the separation of the abdominal muscles. The actual muscles are very rarely cut themselves.
Pelvic girdle pain, pelvic instability and symphysis pubis dysfunction are really all very similar problems all affecting the pelvis.
I have recently had several Mummas in with a Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) they knew nothing about. It still amazes me that this isn’t checked at the 6-8 week postnatal check, but this needs to be checked and helped if it doesn’t go away on its own. So here are some worth knowing facts!
A trigger point is a point of tenderness within a muscle. They are felt as tense bands of tissue in muscles and tendons. They can cause pain either in the immediate area where they are found, or refer pain to another part of the body.
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