Best Foot Massager UK

As a pregnancy massage specialist, one of the question I am often asked by clients is 'is foot massage during pregnancy safe?' There seems to be a large amount of confusion around this question so this article hopes to shed some light on the matter.

According to traditional Chinese medicine, there are a number of best foot massager uk acupressure points in the feet and ankle which are believed to help induce a natural labour. This often deters women from receiving a foot massage in pregnancy because they are worried about the consequences of bringing on a premature labour. However, although these points exist and can help overdue women start labour and manage its progression and pain there is no need to fear these points being stimulated in a general foot massage during pregnancy.

To get a response from these acupressure points they needed to be treated in a specific way and with firm pressure over a prolonged period of time. In fact, to be effective, the pressure on the points needs to be almost painful, so you would definitely feel discomfort before accidentally triggering an early labour. The two sides of the body also need to be symmetrically stimulated. The kind of foot massage that you will receive from a pregnancy massage or pedicure will not focus enough on these points to elicit a response.