Melissa Merritt, LMT
ASK: Is prenatal massage safe during the first trimester of pregnancy?
Is Prenatal Massage Safe During the First Trimester?
“Most of the time, yes. It is absolutely safe to have a massage during your first trimester....
ASK: How can massage therapy and chiropractic care work together during my pregnancy?
Massage Therapy and Chiropractic Care Work Together During Pregnancy
“Chiropractic (care) is addressing a lot of the structure and the nerves. If you have muscles...
ASK: Is deep tissue massages safe while pregnant?
'Yes a deep tissue is totally fine while you're pregnant. I find that farther along, they get the more deep that they want it....
ASK: How long will I be positioned during a prenatal massage?
'Positioning changes depending on if you're in your first, second or third trimester. But the majority of the time you're going to be on...
ASK: Are all massage therapists qualified to do a prenatal massage?
'I mean, I would say that the majority probably could. But it's important to have someone who's at least had some training in prenatal....
ASK: Will prenatal massage help with my sciatica?
'It's amazing for sciatic pain. We can really get into all the muscles that are in the hips and as the hips start to...
ASK: Can I have a prenatal massage close to my due date?
TRANSCRIPT OF ANSWER
Absolutely, most of the time it's great to have a massage closer to your due date because you're more uncomfortable, your body...