As spring approaches, we think of new life. There is nothing more sacred than the new life of a child and nothing more beautiful than an expectant mother. A woman's body goes through many changes during pregnancy, as does her mental and emotional state. Research has shown that massage lowers anxiety, decreases back pain, helps with leg pain, improves sleep and decreases stress. Incorporating stones significantly enhances a prenatal massage.
Hot stones are a wonderful tool for relieving muscle problems and comforting the mother-to-be. A full body hot stone massage is contraindicated; however, spot treatments for problem areas in the low back and neck are particularly helpful.
Cold stones also offer incredible therapeutic value. During the gestation period, many women feel warmer than usual, which is why it is important for the massage therapist to help the mother-to-be maintain a good core temperature, so the application of cold marble stones provides a welcomed relief. The cold stones are valuable in releasing muscle strain and tightness.
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