Pregnancy

Hip and Glute Pain Stretches

Stretch Series for Hip and Glute Pain

Hip and glute pain has to be, hands down, the most common dysfunction I see in clinic.  It does not discriminate; it can be seen across all genders and ages.  I see it most frequently in pregnant women, athletes, elderly patients, clients who have been in a motor vehicle accident, and individuals who work a

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Differences between regular and pregnancy massage

Differences Between Regular and Pregnancy Massage

The question I get asked most frequently is “What’s the difference between a regular massage and a pregnancy massage?”  I get it, the differences are sometimes subtle, so let me break things down for you! The three main differences between a general massage and a prenatal massage are: 1) Treatment Goals 2) Positioning and 3)

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Crystal Daigneault Pregnancy, Birth and Post Partum Links and Loves

Pregnancy, Birth and Post Partum Links and Loves

Happy Wednesday everyone!  Today I thought I would share links to my favorite prenatal and post partum resources.  Outside of perinatal massage therapy, there are a variety of alternative therapies, books and websites that can help enhance your pregnancy and post partum health.  Firstly, I have separated my favorites in to three categories: pregnancy, birth,

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Crystal Daigneault Massage Therapy Westshore

Prenatal Perineal Self Massage

Many expecting mamas understandably have anxiety around the sensations that may be felt during labour and birth.  While no two women’s experiences are the same, what is common is that, without an epidural, some discomfort can be felt around the vagina and perineum during the pushing phase.  This is so delightfully referred to in birth

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