How is Shiatsu Massage Beneficial During Pregnancy?
Whether it’s for the aches and pains of pregnancy or better coping with birth, shiatsu massage therapist Mardi Kendall says if you let yourself relax, you will reap the rewards. It’s often said that pregnant women “glow”. But this isn’t to say pregnancy is easy. Between 50 to 80 percent of women suffer from back pain and a similar percentage experience morning sickness. So how do you enjoy pregnancy or, at least, carry on with everyday life? The good news is that some treatments can reduce aches and pains. Shiatsu massage is one such treatment. This holistic approach combines therapeutic massage strokes with gentle stretching techniques, and its name literally means “finger pressure”. An officially recognised massage therapy in Japan, shiatsu has also become a popular form of massage in Western countries. Professional Sydney-based massage therapist Mardi Kendall describes shiatsu as ‘the little sister of acupuncture’. The use of acupuncture to relieve pain and promote relaxation is mor
