Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Natural Pain Relief in Pregnancy


Are you suffering from aches and pains in pregnancy? Are you experiencing back aches, hip pain, rib pain, headaches, migraines or heartburn?Unfortunately, these complaints are all too common during pregnancy. Some women are lucky enough to get away with morning sickness in the first trimester but the majority of us will experience aches and pains well into the 3rd trimester. Are you searching for some natural pain relief? The good news is it does exist. Here are a couple of methods of natural pain relief in pregnancy.

1. Heat packs-If you are experiencing back aches and neck aches try getting a heat pack to warm up the area and increase blood circulation.

2. Cold packs-Only used cold packs if the area is inflamed or swollen. Cold packs restrict blood flow and will bring down swelling but will not help in pain relief.

3. Warm baths-Warm baths are recommended to take the weight of your body as well as to provide a degree of pain relief.

4. Stretching exercises-If you suffer from sciatica, stretching exercises such as the piriformis stretch can help release compression on your sciatic nerve.

5. Massage-Massage during pregnancy has been shown to provide a degree of pain relief by relaxing the muscles in the body. If you are concerned about your babies safety, try less active forms of therapy such as Reiki.

6. Acupuncture-This form of therapy is effective at alleviating some common pregnancy ailments such as morning sickness and heartburn. However, many mothers are not keen on the use of needles.

7. Herbal remedies-A number of herbal remedies such as nettle and raspberry leaves are said to help in the treatment of nausea and heartburn as well as to ease the labor process.

8. Bowen Technique-This therapy is an extremely gentle and safe therapy that is used to rebalance your body and provide effective pain relief. Not only does this technique relieve back, neck and hip pain, it also re balances your nervous system and hence corrects any hormonal imbalances that may be causing acne and depression. Heartburn, breast tenderness, headaches and labor pain can also be relieved using this safe and simple technique.

The Bowen Technique is extremely safe and gentle and is used on newborn babies to treat colic, breathing problems and constipation. It is also used on the very ill to re balance the body and create harmony within.

When used by pregnant mothers, this technique provides immediate pain relief and instant relaxation. Many mothers report a feeling of floating on a cloud. Your baby will also feel the effects of the treatment and respond. During treatments, mothers feel their babies becoming more active in their tummies and very calm when they are born.

If you are looking for a source of natural pain relief in pregnancy, look no further!

The Bowen Technique is unique in its gentleness and effectiveness and can be used throughout motherhood to ease your aches and pains the natural way!

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