Let’s get to the core of the matter. In recent decades the importance of maintaining our core muscles has been established as the foundation to most exercise programs. We know that a strong core is crucial for our physical health and it supports the rest of our body as well. That’s why it often surprises our female patients to find out that for fertility, it’s more important to have a soft, receptive core. Yes, it’s possible to have both! Many women though, have over-exercised their core to the point of making it hard and impassive. This reduces circulation to the reproductive organs and limits the transport of energy and nutrients to the pelvis. In Chinese Medicine the abdomen is a center of strength and energy. Major meridians pass through the torso including our primary reproductive meridians and digestive meridians. Finding the proper balance between strength and flexibility in the abdomen is essential to fertility. Enter Mayan abdominal massage.
Practitioners of the Mayan abdominal massage therapy view the placement of the abdominal organs and muscles, and in particular the uterus for women (Mayan abdominal massage is practiced on men as well!), as being the root to full body wellbeing. They utilize ancient Mayan techniques for massaging deep into the pelvis and abdomen to do just this.
Mayan Abdominal Massage is a technique that aims to gently reposition the abdominal organs and uterus to achieve proper alignment. It is based on ancient Mayan massage techniques and is beneficial in all stages of life. For our pregnant patients, Mayan abdominal massage can ease many of the discomforts of pregnancy (especially in conjuncture with regular acupuncture treatments) including pain in the lower back, pelvis and hips. It can also help relax the muscles and ligaments around the pelvis to help induce labor.
A displaced uterus can cause problems for non-pregnant women as well. Mayan massage is very effective in treating fertility issues, PCOS, menstrual pain and disorders. It can also help treat chronic bladder and yeast infections, urinary frequency, varicose veins, incontinence and menopausal symptoms. It is also a perfect complement to acupuncture for fertility treatment.
Here at Mama Lounge in San Francisco, we are fortunate to have a gifted Mayan abdominal massage practitioner working with us, Katie Sutherland. We hope you’ll come in and take advantage of this healing modality on your journey towards healthy fertility, pregnancy and postpartum.
