5 Ways To Soothe Pregnancy Aches And Pains Naturally

Pregnancy can be a joyful experience for many women. But one common symptom many women experience during pregnancy is aches or pains.

There are different reasons why you might experience discomfort or pain during pregnancy. If you are experiencing chronic or severe pain, it’s important to seek advice from your health practitioner.

With that in mind, there are a few ways to soothe general aches and pains away naturally. Here are 5 options to consider.

Pop on a heat pack

When the aches hit, this is a quick and easy option to go for. Putting a heat pack on the aching area can help to increase circulation to the area and reduce the sensation of pain.

Some health experts recommend limiting the time you apply a heat pack for, as it may raise your body temperature. You might like to limit it to 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off, especially if the ache is around your belly area.

Try some magnesium spray

One reason for aches and cramps can be low magnesium levels. Magnesium is known as the relaxation mineral, as it benefits the muscles as well as the nervous system. Low magnesium in pregnancy has been linked to complications such as high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia and leg cramps.

You can get magnesium through the diet, but some women like to increase their magnesium using a magnesium spray applied to the skin. At The Wellness Nest, we stock and recommend Salt Lab Magnesium Spray. You can learn more about magnesium spray’s benefits and safety for pregnancy here.

Include gentle stretches and movement

It might be tempting to plonk on the couch with some Netflix and snacks when you’re sore. But doing small amounts of gentle movement can help ease pregnancy aches and pain.

Moving your body can help to maintain the strength of your muscles and support healthy circulation. Physical activity also helps to relieve most forms of pain.

Most health experts agree that pregnant women can continue their level of exercise they had pre-pregnancy. If it’s been a while since you’ve done any type of regular exercise, start small and build up. Even a short walk around the block or doing some gentle stretches will help to relieve tension.

Add exercises to support mobility and strength

This is more of a long-term solution, but it’s worth including. By strengthening your muscles and supporting mobility as your body changes throughout pregnancy, you can reduce the likelihood of aches and pains.

This is something that is best tailored to you by a health professional who can prescribe exercises for your needs. That way, they can take into account any current pain, discomfort or reduced mobility you’re experiencing.

Book a myotherapy appointment with an experienced practitioner

Some women might be concerned about getting a massage when they are pregnant. There are certain precautions to be taken when you are pregnant. This includes how you are positioned on the massage table, and which treatment techniques are not advised during specific stages of pregnancy.

However, a qualified and experienced practitioner will be able to tailor a treatment to your stage of pregnancy to target your aches and pains.

If you’re considering myotherapy as an option, it’s best to work with a myotherapist who has experience working with pregnant clients. You might also like to ask if they have done further training in pregnancy care.

Our head myotherapist Rhianna loves working with pregnant clients. To book an appointment with her, head to our booking page and select ‘Rhianna’ as your practitioner.