Abdominal and Fertility Massage uses non-invasive manipulation techniques that address position, function and health of the organs of the pelvis and abdominal cavity.
Digestive support
The therapy can be particularly beneficial in supporting digestive health. It loosens up tight organ muscles and improves blood flow and oxygen delivery to internal organs supporting their function and allowing better assimilation of nutrients and elimination of waste products. It stimulates peristaltic movement alleviating constipation, removing stagnant faecal matter and encouraging regular and more complete bowel movements.
The massage techniques also allow relaxation, decrease activity of sympathetic nervous system while enhancing its parasympathetic part which is essential for release of digestive juices, good digestion and regular peristaltic wave. Those suffering from IBS, constipation, gas, bloating, cramping or indigestion can highly benefit from regular abdominal massage, particularly when combined with nutritional support. Better digestive function, loosening tight fascia around internal organs and breaking down adhesions can frequently help chronic back and pelvic pain, as well as support fertility and hormonal balance.
Reproductive system support
One of the prime benefits of massage techniques is enhanced blood flow which during fertility massage allows delivery of essential nutrients and oxygen to the uterus and cervix. The techniques also move congested lymph, support immune function and stimulate proper neural conductivity in the pelvic organs.
Uterus is positioned in the centre of the pelvis gently leaning over the bladder. It is stabilised by vaginal wall, muscles and ligaments that stretch enough to adjust to a full bladder, bowels or a growing foetus. However frequently everyday life activities lead the muscles and ligaments to become weaker and looser allowing uterus to shift downward, forward, to the sides or backward (‘tipped uterus’). Such displacement can disturb blood and lymph flow as well as smooth neural conduction which further may disrupt hormonal balance, affect nutrient delivery and metabolites exchange in reproductive organs.
Common causes or uterus shift include: intense and high impact sport activities such as gymnastics, horse riding or running on hard surfaces, car accident or fall impacting lower back, sacrum or coccyx, poor professional care in pregnancy, during and post-delivery, carrying heavy things during pregnancy and too soon after, chronic constipation or gastrointestinal dysfunction, poor alignment of pelvis with spinal column, age and gravity or sexual and emotional assault.
Gentle massage and manipulation techniques may help bring uterus to its natural position, bring hormonal balance, strengthen the muscles supporting uterus and ovaries, increase blood and lymph flow and break down any scar tissue or fascial adhesions.
Man can also benefit strongly form abdominal work. Long hours of sitting at work, car or on a bike as well as wearing tight clothing creates compression of testicles and groin, decreasing blood flow and waste removal which can lead to malfunction and discomfort. Manual techniques over abdominal area can support blood supply to prostate, help in prevention of swelling and inflammation or alleviate varicose veins.
Conditions that may benefit from Abdominal and Fertility Massage:
· Chronic constipation
· Bloating and digestive disorders, IBS
· Irregular periods/painful periods
· Irregular/painful ovulation
· Fertility support
· PMS
· Miscarriage
· Fibroids
· Low back pain
· Poor energy
· Headaches/migraines
· GERD
· Surgical scar tissue
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