Premenstrual tension and period pains are not ailments that can be cured, but together with other lifestyle changes, massage therapy can help reduce the discomfort you feel and improve your mindset.
Unfortunately both these conditions women have to live with for a considerable part of their adult life on a regular basis, but if you follow a few simple guidelines you will be able to cope and possibly alleviate them.
Symptoms of PMT and Period Pain
1. Anxiety and mood swings
2. Irrational, irritable and depressed
3. Lethargic and crave sweet foods
4. Abdomen feels bloated and you have fluid retention
5. Skin may become spotty
6. Stomach cramps and backache
Massage will not cure PMT and period pain but will help treat both the physical and mental symptoms of them.
It is a good idea to have a full body massage a couple of days before the symptoms appear, as it will help relax you and balance out your emotions. It is important to soothe both the mind and physical body, as built up tension adds to the muscle spasms and cramping pains felt at this time of the month.
Set a relaxed scene and using plenty of oil, slowly and firmly massage your abdomen with your hands. Using gentle, stroking movements rotate them in a clockwise direction, trying to remain relaxed at all times. Pulling up the side of the abdomen towards the bladder may also help.
Do not massage too deep as firm light strokes are far more soothing. Repeat as many times as you wish. This will reduce the bloated feeling in your swollen abdomen and soothe the nagging cramps felt in your lower back.
The best essential oils to add to the carrier oil before a massage are:
1. Chamomile
2. Lavender
3. Mandarin
4. Geranium
These will help balance out your hormones and minimise excessive fluid. Also for optimum benefit also add these oils to your daily bath.
Other suggestions to alleviate these symptoms are:
1. Have ample fibre in your diet
2. Reduce your salt, sugar, caffeine and alcohol intake
3. Take supplements of B complex and evening primrose oil
Taking all this advice, and having a regular therapeutic massage regularly, will help reduce the symptoms of postmenstrual and menstruation, and allow you to lead a more normal life during these trying times women have to live with.
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