Back to Basics Massage
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373 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
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The Patriot Ledger | Living Well | Good Alternatives:
Mothers-to-be say massages are much-kneadedSeptember 27, 2006
At eight months pregnant, Debbie Fan says her lower back aches. So Fan looks forward each month to getting a two-hour prenatal massage, which she says relieves her back pain. "I had neck and back pain problems before, but after I found out I was pregnant, they really got worse." she said. "These massages have helped a lot."
The owner of Back to Basics Massage in Quincy, said she suggests pregnant women who experience pain or those who just want to relax, get prenatal massages once a month. The owner said many of her clients come more often, even weekly.Women, especially those with high-risk pregnancies should check with their doctors before receiving a massage to make sure it's OK. And it is important to get prenatal massages from a trained, experienced therapist. There are certain pressure points on the hands, feet, and ankles that need to be avoided because it is believed they could induce labor.
Massage therapists say they go easy on pregnant women. First they assess the expectant mother's needs. With the body changes that come with pregnancy, women often have pain in their hips, pelvic area, lower back and legs, so massage therapists work on specific areas that cause pain, and they do it in a much more gentle way than they would in a regular deep tissue massage.
"It's a more focused massage," the owner said. "Most expectant mothers will have specific areas they would like massaged. A lot of them would like us to incorporate footwork, facial, head and temple massage. We massage in a lighter way because the body is more sensititive when you're pregnant." The massage also includes techniques to relax and calm a pregnant woman's nerves, she said. "We do long, flowy relaxation strokes, typcially on the back, the head, the neck, the face and arms and legs. It's a good endorphin release."
Pregnant women use a "Preggo Pillow," a large cushion with a hole cut out that allows women to lie on their stomachs while the cushion cradles their pregnant bellies.
Fan has been receiving prenatal massages from Back to Basics Massage since her second month of pregnancy. At that time, she talked to her doctor and chiropractor about how to relieve her migraine headaches and neck pain, and they both suggested she try prenatal massages. "The massages helped a lot." Fan said. "My migraines are gone."
-DINA GERDEMAN For Living Well
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fax: 617-657-6799
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