Colchester pregnancy massage for pain relief and relaxation

I love massage. The power of touch is amazing; whether the massage therapist is focusing on providing relaxation and stress relief or getting to the root of a painful condition it's a fabulous way to treat the body.

Massage during and after pregnancy can be enormously beneficial. Current research (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2870995/) found that pregnancy massage decreases depression, anxiety and leg and back pain. The study also found that women receiving massage therapy experienced significantly less pain during labour and their labours were on average 3 hours shorter with less need for medication.

Having a treatment can provide much needed time and space to focus on yourself and the baby. An hour of 'me time' can go a long way. My treatments are completely focused on the client's needs - whether for pain relief, increased mobility or relaxation. By using appropriate techniques to release trigger points and restrictions in muscles and connective tissue I can support people with conditions including:

• neck and shoulder pain
• carpal tunnel syndrome
• mid back and low back pain
• pelvic and sciatic pain
• swollen feet
• headaches and blocked sinuses

Lying down in a comfortable position for an hour may seem impossible. There are Specialist pregnancy tables with a cut out hole for the bump, but they can place more strain on the back and ligaments around the pelvis. I use a regular massage couch and clients are treated lying on their sides with as many cushions and bolsters as they need.

To read more about massage during pregnancy visit: http://www.massageworld.co.uk/articles/supporting-pregnancy-with-massage-therapy


Please ring me on 07894 630450 if you would like more information or to book a treatment. Or you can visit www.alicewebster.com where there's information on prices and discounted pregnancy packages.

Alice x