As our partner Elda already told us, pregnancy massages help relieve the discomforts that pregnancy can cause, such as back and muscle aches in general, swelling of the legs and feet, cramps, etc. They are even very helpful in fighting stress.
The massage is part of the work of the obstetric physiotherapist and we can show you some images and information that we have found in the digital magazine Hello in collaboration with a personal trainer of the Department of Physiotherapy Entrenadorespersonales.com, Marta Jerez Sainz. It shows us how with the massages and some tips, with which in addition to carrying a pregnancy with fewer physical complications, help to be fit, a series of exercises and massages for women who have always been active and who are in their first trimester of pregnancy.
Among the objectives proposed by this expert is the realization of stretching, which will help to remit cramps especially at night.
Taking care of your back and avoiding some joint pains need to maintain good postures when performing tasks and even when walking, do not let yourself be overcome by the weight of the gut that would cause muscle tension and consequently, pains. A good preparation from the first month of pregnancy will be the best weapon.
The massage to tone the pecs will help that after pregnancy and breastfeeding, the chest is less affected, it will also be necessary to tone the neck and back muscles that will allow to maintain an upright posture and take care of the skin of the breasts, which they will have to suffer the increase of volume and its relaxation.
Another important point of caring is the gut, whose interior will house the expected baby, the muscles of the transverse abdomen must be strong to support its weight, in addition, a comfortable and beautiful belly will collaborate in the conservation.
Obstetric physiotherapists who perform this type of therapy also teach exercises aimed at strengthening the pelvic floor, Kegel exercises, which are truly recommended.
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