Abdominal massage is an advanced massage to the abdomino-pelvic region for adults, children, and infants. In addition to physically releasing deep tension and refreshing the blood flow to muscles and organs, abdominal massage can be used to treat :

• Gastrointestinal issues such as constipation, belching, and bloating, stomach pain,

• Infertility, endometriosis, dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation), premature ejaculation, erectile dysfunction

• Chronic pelvic pain

• Post partum issues such as diastasis recti, scar adhesions from surgeries such as cesarean delivery

• Colon resection, and hernia repair

• Pelvic organ prolapse

• Bladder issues such as overactive bladder syndrome or painful bladder syndrome/interstitial cystitis

• Failure to thrive, inability to gain weight

• Complications from Lyme’s disease

• Perpetuate issues in chronic fatigue syndrome

• Stress.

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Have you ever felt a  “knot in your stomach” ? Many people hold stress in the abdominal region causing chronic tensing of the muscles that  impair blood flow and lymphatic drainage into & out of the abdominopelvic cavity, and can hinder deep breathing causing lack of normal motion of internal organs hindering the excursion or movement downward and coordination of the respiratory and pelvic (levator ani) diaphragms.  Normally the two diaphragms work in concert, moving together up and down as we breathe to “massage” the internal organs which facilitate normal organ physiology and processes for optimal digestion. When the abdomino-pelvic region is incorrectly aligned, the normal flow of blood and lymph are constricted and can disrupt nerve connection. The circulation of blood to the uterus, ovaries, bladder, and bowel is blocked.

 

Stress, trauma, surgeries, illness, pregnancy and digestive disorders can interrupt the diaphragms coordination. The uterus is held in position by muscles and ligaments that connect it to the pelvis. These uterine ligaments are designed to stretch as a baby begins to grow or as our bladders/bowels become full . When these ligaments and muscles become weak and loose, they can no longer hold up the uterus correctly. The result is a prolapsed or tipped uterus.

This external, noninvasive massage is applied to the abdomino-pelvic muscles and viscera (organs) in a systematic manner.  Abdomino-pelvic Massage strengthens the ligaments and muscles that support the abdomino-pelvic region. After years of being positioned incorrectly, muscles will naturally move back into their incorrect positions if not maintained. Effective abdominal massage can take up to 60 minutes as we also instruct patients to perform the massage independently at home. By targeting specific areas of restriction, adherences, and impaired mobility along the digestive tract.  We have see incredible results such as decreased in pain and improved organ physiology and function in our clients .It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few months to get the uterus to slide back into place. The large intestine is extensively targeted during the abdominal massage and the massage is comprised of gentle circular motions applied in the direction of normal colon motility.