Benefits of a Post Pregnancy Massage in Redwood City, CA

Even during the simplest and most uneventful of pregnancies, a woman’s body suffers. Pregnancy massage at your local Redwood City chiropractic clinic can help. Before and after giving birth, we all know of women (or have been women) who hurt all over, from head to toe. Muscle pain, back strain, chest pain, aching back, swollen ankles and more--these are all part and parcel of pregnancy. The physical challenges are cheerfully endured for the most part, but that doesn’t mean women don’t benefit from a little assistance. That is where pregnancy massage can be helpful.

Post-Pregnancy Brings Unique Stresses and Strains: Massage Helps Most of Them

The physical strain and emotional stress of pregnancy and childbirth don’t end with giving birth. Although the child is welcome and well loved, dealing with the care of a new life after a long physical journey can be exhausting and draining, both mentally and physically. Muscles are stretched to the limit, and pressure has been placed on the body for months. Then childbirth brings further strain, and sometimes, injury. Massage is noted for its ability to help with almost all of the above-mentioned trials of pregnancy and early motherhood. This makes massage an ideal therapy for post-partum women. 

Advantages of Pregnancy and Post-Pregnancy Massage

Our massage therapists will meet with you before your treatment to discuss your specific health history and needs. When you visit the chiropractic practice of Dr. Joseph E. Awender II, D.C., for a pregnancy massage, you can enjoy:

• Increased overall wellbeing after childbirth.
• Easing of poor postural aftereffects (due to the center of gravity shift during pregnancy) and the related bodily stress.
• Reduced cortisol levels (the body’s stress hormone).
• Better hormonal balance.
• Boosted immune system response.
• Improved circulation.
• Increased pain-free flexibility.
• Decreased toxins in the system.
• Higher blood oxygen level.
• Reduced anxiety.
• Relief of abdominal area strain.
• Reduced pain in the lower back and hips. 
• Increased muscle tone in overstretched abdominal muscles. (Manipulating abdominal skin can also help the uterus return to normal).
• Decreased muscle tension.
• Scar tissue improvement. (Abdominal area massage can help break up scar tissue under the skin).
• Decreased frequency and severity of cramps.
• Decreased muscle spasms.
• Decreased pain in back muscles and improved posture.
• And more.

Prenatal massage, on the other hand, offers some of the same benefits and helps a woman prepare for labor physically and psychologically.

Get Expert Pregnancy Massage in the San Francisco Bay Area

If you've recently given birth and would like a natural method to help you feel better, stronger and healthier, contact Awender Chiropractic Massage & Weight Loss for pregnancy massage therapy. Contact us at 650-366-1273 for an appointment with our massage therapists in Redwood City today.