Can I Use a Massage Gun While Pregnant？
Pregnancy is a special and wonderful journey. However, as the pregnancy progresses, many moms-to-be face physical discomforts. For example, aches and pains in the back and lumbar often plague them, and that's when some people consider using a massage gun for relief. So, can you use a massage gun during pregnancy or not?
Why Do They Want to Use a Massage Gun During Pregnancy?
After pregnancy, the center of gravity of the body will gradually shift forward. In order to maintain balance, the muscles of the waist and back of a pregnant woman need to be under tension for a long time. At the same time, hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy can loosen ligaments, further weakening the stability of the spine and pelvis. As a result, the muscles in these parts of the body are more prone to soreness.
In general, it is not recommended for pregnant women to use massage guns on their own. However, with the consent and approval of your doctor, it is possible to use it with caution under certain conditions.
Benefits of Using a Massage Gun
As a popular hand held massage tool in recent years, massage guns have unique strengths in relaxing muscles and fascia. The core technology of high-frequency vibration can penetrate deeply into the muscle tissue, quickly break up the adhesive fascia, effectively relieve muscle pain and spasm. It also promotes blood circulation and improves self-recovery efficiency. It's like an energizing party for tight muscles.
Precautions for Using a Massage Gun
Using a professional massager during pregnancy is not that simple and must be done with caution. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration:
Pre-existing medical history of the pregnant woman
If the mother-to-be herself suffers from certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure during pregnancy, placenta previa, or heart disease, she must be careful about using a massage gun. The stimulation brought about by the massage may lead to fluctuations in blood pressure, abnormal placental blood flow and other symptoms, which can jeopardize the safety of the mother and baby.
Frequency and intensity of use
Pregnant women's body sensitivity is far more than normal. Even with the right massage intensity, over-frequent use of the massage gun may overwhelm the muscles. It may fall into a state of constant stress, but aggravate the soreness. And if the intensity is not properly controlled and too much force is applied, it can injure the fragile pregnant body. Not only muscle strain, but also may spread to the surrounding tissues, joints, and even affect the well-being of the fetus.
Massage area
Pregnant women's abdomen is an absolute massage “no-go area”. Any direct stimulation of the abdomen may disturb the fetus in the abdomen, triggering abnormal fetal movement, contractions and other dangerous conditions. You should also be very careful when using the massage on the lower back, spine, and sacrococcygeal area. In addition, the use of u shaped massage heads can help avoid the bones and massage the muscles on both sides.
Pay attention to body's reactions
When using the massage gun, we should always pay attention to the body reaction of pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort during use, such as abdominal pain, nausea, etc., you should stop using it immediately and seek medical help.
The use of massage guns during pregnancy must be based on the detailed instructions given by a medical professional after a careful assessment of your health condition. This is the only way to enjoy the relaxing effects of massage guns while ensuring the health of the mother and baby. Expectant mothers should not just rely on the momentary need for relief on the use of unauthorized, we must know that every careful care, are in the new life to escort the advent of the escort.
