Top 3 spots to use a massage gun on yourself during pregnancy:
We started off this series talking about safety around using a massage gun during pregnancy. Now, we are sharing our favorite three areas to use the massage gun on yourself.
#️⃣1️⃣ Calves: calf cramps are not uncommon territory during pregnancy, and for many, they come on in the middle of the night. Try using the massage gun before bed, after a long walk, or workout to ease some of the tension and hopefully avoid the abrupt awakening from a calf cramp during your sleep.
#️⃣2️⃣ Hips: one of the most commonly sore or tense areas of the body during pregnancy for many is the hips. Between sleeping on your side, the extra load of carrying your baby, and the shifts occurring in the pelvis, this area can definitely speak up. Try using the massage gun before you start to feel the ache, whether that means before bed or after a long day at work.
#️⃣3️⃣ Thighs: for some,the legs get more sore than normal from carrying around the weight of your baby, and we often find ourselves sitting in hip flexion, between driving and working at a desk. The thighs are a relatively easy area to use the massage gun on yourself and find some relief from tension in the thighs.
You can reference back to our first video for any questions on safety and precautions around these top three areas. If you have other questions, comment below or send us a DM.
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Is using a massage gun safe during pregnancy?
With some simple modifications, yes! We always recommend talking with your doctor or midwife about your specific pregnancy. We will cover general recommendations for do’s and don'ts of massage gun use during pregnancy.
Using a massage gun can be a great way to find relief from tension and areas of discomfort throughout your pregnancy. Another benefit of a massage gun is it can be used at home by yourself, or you can fully relax while a partner does it for you!
There are some places to avoid using a massage gun during pregnancy. Some may be obvious, others not so much.
Avoid:
❌️Belly
❌️Groin
❌️Inner thighs, especially upper inner thighs
❌️On top of varicose veins
❌️Directly on your bone
Other things to consider:
👉Do not spend extended periods of time in one specific area, this will help avoid soreness.
👉Lower the speed of the massage gun for a gentler vibration.
👉Consider the shape of the massage tool you are using on different areas of the body. Try the flat or ball shaped tool when working on the legs.
One other BIG thing to consider when it comes to safety, is your emotional safety! Check in with your own comfort level, if something feels wrong, do not do it. Trust your Mama instincts, build that muscle now, it will empower you during your pregnancy, birth, and parenthood journey!
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Join our very own Hannah Block for yoga 🧘♀️ starting this month. Designed for the pregnant and postpartum body, these classes will focus on strength, mobility and function.
Always with attention to a resilient pelvic floor and core!
The classes are ONLINE and pay-what-you-can. Head to our website and book a spot to join Hannah!
https://equilibrio.as.me/
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#pelvicalignment
#strongcore #reslientcore
#postnatalyoga #postpartum #diastasisrecti #strong
These two talented rock stars 👩🎤 took a risk and came on board with us in the middle of the worst part of the pandemic -- when massage was mostly shut down. 🤣😂 They wanted to study prenatal massage. So we did!
👩🎓After 8 months of book learning, online learning, hands-on practicals, visits to the anatomy lab and so much more...they passed all their tests and are officially Certified in Pre and Perinatal Massage!!!
🎁 Their graduation gift? Their own model pelvis, of course! There's so much more geeking out on pelvic anatomy in our future!
Congrats Destany & Hannah! 🏆👏🤩🥳
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We love our jobs! We just spent the whole afternoon in our outdoor massage gazebo in 75°F weather (in December!) practicing massage techniques. It’s hard work!! 😉
The foundation of a good prenatal massage is being able to work in all sorts of non-standard positions (side lying!!) and work magic with pillows. It takes a lot of training and practice. Lots of practice.
So excited to be working with Hannah and Destany ✌️.
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Outdoor garden massage in Banker's Hill. Fresh air for the win in 2020!
The garden is open! Following all local and state guidelines, we're continuing to serve our clients and their families in private garden behind our office in Banker's Hill.
We had a “new” first yesterday: an outcall massage in the time of COVID-19. I stopped in virtually to support this couple after they put their toddler down for nap time. Mom got a massage, and dad showed off his innate healing touch. He was a pro at my favorite “kitty cat paw” technique. 🐈 💆♀️🐈💆♀️
We love this music. It’s playing in our massage treatment room frequently. Sometimes every day. My apologies to regular clients, but I believe I truly give my best massage when this playing.😊😉😉😉
I originally heard it on NPR at 5 o’clock in the morning one day over four years ago. I was in the hospital waiting for a loved one to have a surgery. It was such a surreal moment after so little sleep. When I heard this music, it wired into my brain. It tapped into my physiology — my breathing, my heart rate. Just like massage. It was so much more beautiful and powerful than the “scientific sleep music” you can find out there.
It was in the massage treatment room by the next day. 😴🌘💆♀️💆
Our treatment room is closed for the next several weeks. We can’t exactly take our massage online. But we’re trying to share things we love (and not complain about homeschooling!)
I got to celebrate International Women’s Day with a whole lotta girl power this weekend! That’s my girl: recommended Black Belt. Breaking things. Ridiculously strong. Unafraid of her own power. 🥰🥋🥰🥋 Some days it seems like we’re going backwards on women’s rights and gender equality. 💔
But then I watch this girl as she grows and steps out into the world. And I remember: Look to the youth!
Celebrating women and girls everywhere!!!
