Pregnancy – a Time Of Joy And Anticipation - But Also Backache!

 

Every pregnancy is different and whilst some may be a breeze others can seem a little like an endurance course! If you find that you are experiencing aches and pains, then a pregnancy massage in Manchester with our especially trained pregnancy massage therapist may be an ideal way to relax and ease those twinges. As we said, pregnancies are unique to themselves,but you may be left wondering why when the first pregnancy was so easy, the second may feel like up to nine months of back pain!

Why is back pain such a bugbear during pregnancy?

A general feeling of strain in the back is common in pregnant women, and there are a number of reasons why this may happen and most are due to hormonal changes as the body itself prepares for childbirth. Weight gain naturally contributes to back pain, and this brings about changes where the mother-to-be subconsciously alters her posture, adjusting the way that she stands, sits, walks, and lays, as the baby grows. Importantly, at this time the body is producing a hormone called Relax in which loosens the ligaments and joints in the pelvis and the lower back, whilst this is the body’s natural preparation process for birth, it does make these areas more susceptible to strain. When the weight of the baby in increasing accordingly, the body is also having to adjust its centre of gravity to maintain balance, this in turn adds extra pressure on the back muscles and the spine. Progesterone, another hormone increasing at this time, similarly adds to the same effect- increasing back pain and instability. Overall, there is less support for the back generally. Whereas you may have reached for a pain killer in other circumstances, during pregnancy you are limited in what pain relief you can take. Time to take a moment to search for  a pregnancy massage therapist Manchester based, trained in this form of massage therapy.

Client’s welfare and comfort is paramount

At Manchester Massage, this established and highly rated massage salon in the Northern Quarter, we offer that much needed pregnancy massage. Manchester clients who may have been enjoying our expert services for a while are delighted to find that we also offer this type of treatment and simply make a change in the type of massage they usually have. It is worth noting at this point that whilst you will be in the safe hands of a trained therapist, if you have any doubts about receiving a pregnancy massage such as previous challenges with a pregnancy, it is best to check with your medical practitioner first. For new clients who have never visited us before, they can look forward to being in the care of a professional pregnancy massage,near in Manchester to parking and public transport stops.

Relax and enjoy a treat – you deserve it!

Everything is done during your treatment to ensure your comfort and well being, your therapist will assist you towards the most comfortable position and you are free to move at any time if you so choose. A full length pregnancy pillow designed for massage is used to give maximum comfort and support as her gentle hands work their magic; her understanding and your directions together will bring relief – in the short term at least! But you will certainly feel relaxed and enjoy an easing of the strain and that predominant lower back ache.