Pregnancy massage

Pregnancy massage helps by relieving muscular tension, reducing swelling in the arms and legs, easing aches and pains in the joints, and improving circulation. It also releases endorphins, which help the body move into a more relaxed state, reducing stress and anxiety and making you feel better overall. Many women find it particularly helpful for lower back pain, pelvic girdle pain, swollen feet, headaches, and sleep difficulties.

The techniques are gentler and the pressure lighter, with longer strokes used rather than deeper tissue work. Treatment is carried out in a side-lying position rather than lying flat, and your therapist will adapt everything to where you are in your pregnancy and how you're feeling on the day.

Yes. At Six Physio, our therapists have completed specialist training in pregnancy massage and understand how to provide treatment that's safe and comfortable at every stage. If you have a high-risk pregnancy or any specific concerns, please let us know when you book and check with your midwife or healthcare provider beforehand.

From the second trimester onwards, which is after the first twelve weeks of pregnancy.

We offer 30 and 60 minute massage sessions. Many women find the longer session gives them more time to properly relax, but both are a worthwhile hour of your week.

Loose, comfortable clothing that's easy to remove or move is ideal, as much of the treatment is most effective skin-on-skin. If you'd prefer your therapist to work through clothing, that's always possible, though it does limit the techniques available. The most important thing is that you feel comfortable.