FAQ Traditional Maya Abdominal Massage
Traditional
Maya Massage FAQ. We provide natural healing techniques for
incontinence, irritable bowel syndrome, miscarriage and endrometriosis
problems and other health issues.
1.
What is a Maya Abdominal Massage?
2. How does Maya Abdominal Massage work
for women?
3. What could cause a displaced uterus?
4. What are the symptoms of a displaced
uterus?
5. How quickly should I expect a change
after using Maya Massage?
6. Is Uterine Massage recommended for
all women?
7. How is this Maya Abdominal Massage
helpful for men?
8. Does MAM support fertility?
9. I've had a Hysterectomy - how does
MAM help?
10. How does MAM help with Ceasarian sections?
11. How does MAM help with digestion?
12. Will MAM help with digestion problems
following abdominal surgery?
13. What to expect in a Maya Abdominal Massage
session.
14. Contraindications
1. What is a Maya Abdominal
Massage?
Maya Abdominal Massage is a non-invasive, external, massage
technique. It guides internal abdominal organs into their
proper position for optimum health and well being. The technique
works by relieving congestion and blockages to improve the
flow of chi and fluids of the circulatory, lymphatic and nervous
systems to prevent the progression of chronic disease symptomology.
Maya massage improves organ function by releasing physical
and emotional congestion from the abdomen. This massage is
effective for both men and women.
2.
How does Maya Abdominal Massage work for women?
This external massage gently lifts and guides the uterus into
its optimal position in the lower pelvis. The uterus is held
in position by over 10 ligaments. Ligaments, when stressed
or strained cause the uterus to become mal-positioned. If
the uterus is mal-positioned, women experience a multitude
of symptoms.
3.
What could cause a displaced uterus?
-
Injury to the sacrum or tailbone from a fall, car accidents,
etc.
- Pelvic
ligaments that have weakened due to overstretching during
pregnancy and birth.
- High
Impact exercise, running on cement surfaces, high impact
aerobics, etc.
- Lifting
& carrying heavy objects before or during menstruation
and too soon after childbirth.
- Time
and gravity.
- Past
surgeries.
- Weak
pelvic floor muscles.
- Chronic
muscle spasm around the low back and sacrum.
- Emotional
armoring from abuse at anytime in life
4.
What are the symptoms of a displaced uterus?
-
Painful or irregular periods; painful or irregular ovulation
- Dark
or brown blood at the onset and at the end of menstruation
- Headache
or migraine with period
- Varicose
veins of the legs and/or tired, weak or numb legs
- Low
backache; back pain with period
- More
serious imbalances including: Endometriosis, Uterine Fibroids
and Uterine Polyps
- PMS/
depression
- Frequent
urination; bladder infections, incontinence
- Recurrent
vaginal infections
- Chronic
miscarriages
- Difficulty
getting pregnant/Infertility
- Painful
intercourse
- Chronic
constipation
- Difficult
menopause
5.
How quickly should I expect a change after using Maya Massage?
Depending on the severity of the problem, it may take as little
as one session and as long as many months for the uterine
position to be corrected and for the ligaments to gain enough
strength and elasticity for it to stay in place. 3 sessions
are usually the minimum.
Women often report a rapid improvement in symptoms and sense
of wellbeing when self-care is performed regularly.
6.
Is Uterine Massage recommended for all women?
Almost every woman, even those who have had hysterectomies
can benefit greatly from Maya Uterine Massage through improved
circulation, lymphatic drainage and a decrease in the formation
of scar tissue.
Uterine massage is not performed:
- During
menstrual bleeding
- Within
the first 6 weeks following a normal vaginal delivery
or the first 3 months after a c-section.
- For
a woman using an IUD for birth control.
- If
cancer is present or suspected anywhere in the pelvis,
or the client is undergoing chemotherapy for this condition.
- During
the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Hiatal
Hernia - gentle touch only.
7.
How is this Maya Abdominal Massage helpful for men?
The massage is done the same way for men. The prostate is
a glandular organ that rests behind the bladder it has no
ligaments to speak of for support. The prostate gland can
become congested resulting in early stages of Benign
Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH), impotence (depending on the cause),
decrease sperm count, etc. By applying the massage
to the abdomen it supports healthy organ function and relieves
congestion.
8.
Does MAM support fertility?
It has been estimated that approx 30 % of woman who have been
unsuccessful in conceiving eventually conceive after a succession
of MAM treatments. Treatments generally consist of massage,
diet and lifestyle modifications, herbal therapies to enhance
fertility.
Once the uterus is in its optimal position, there is improved
hemo dynamics and homeostasis to support and enhance fertility.
When including the partner in the process, we find fertility
is increased! After all, men need this work as much as women
do.
9.
I've had a Hysterectomy - how does MAM help?
Women who have had hysterectomies benefit greatly from Maya
Abdominal Massage as well. The technique improves circulation
in and around the area of the scar and allows for proper flow
of the lymph, which often becomes blocked after surgery, resulting
in swelling, burning and deep aching pains in the pelvis.
By using MAM techniques on a regular basis, scar tissue will
be prevented from forming in the pelvis after surgery. Ligaments
and other remaining organs are benefited from improving circulatory
flow to the pelvis.
10.
How does MAM help with Ceasarian sections?
Untold numbers of Caesarian births could be prevented with
this simple, safe, easy to learn massage technique. Our practitioners
use this to prevent the need for a C-Section.
By strengthening and toning the uterus, ligaments and other
pelvic organs, the massage helps to place and maintain the
uterus in her optimal position for giving birth.
Well being of the mother and baby are improved as they prepare
for labor and delivery. Our midwife practitioners apply this
technique during labor and delivery and report a decrease
in laboring and easy delivery for mom and baby.
For women who have had a C-section, this technique is beneficial
for breaking up scar tissue in the same way it works for women
who have had hysterectomies.
11.
How does MAM help with digestion?
Many anxieties and emotions through life are stored in our
body's tissues and organs. A very common place is in the organs
of the digestive system. Those so called "butterflies
in your stomach" can lead to constipation, indigestion,
heartburn, gastritis, and eventually to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
(IBS), Gasto Esophageal Reflux (GERD), Crohn's and
more.
Stresses and emotions cause the small intestine and colon
to be "twisted or kinked" leading the blockages
in the flow of peristalsis. Surrounding fascia creates adhesions
that mal-position organs and impede proper blood flow and
enzyme secretions. Maya Abdominal Massage helps to break down
facial adhesions, scar tissue and removes any "kinks"
in the digestive tract. Often there is a dramatic improvement
after just one session when combined with proper diet and
self-care.
12.
Will MAM help with digestion problems following abdominal
surgery?
Scar tissue and facial adhesions can often cause problems
with digestion after abdominal surgery. Maya Abdominal Massage
helps to break down the scar tissue and adhesion from past
or present surgeries. A few sessions combined with castor
oil packs, diet and self care are often used depending on
the restriction for optimal success. MAM is contraindicated
immediately following abdominal surgery, allow 4-6 weeks or
at the consent of your physician.
13.
What to expect in a Maya Massage session.
- Comprehensive
review of your personal health history and current health
care needs.
- Abdominal
massage focused on aligning reproductive and abdominal
organs.
- Evaluation
and application of structural alignment of spine with
attention to the sacrum , lumbar and thoracic spine.
- Instruction
in Self Care Home techniques to enhance your professional
treatment session.
- Recommendation
of complementary modalities:
- Herbal
remedies
- Castor
oil packs
- Faja
(organ support wrap)
- Bajos
(traditional vaginal steam bath of the Mayas - pronounced
ba-hos)
- Nutritional
and or lifestyle education and adaptations
14.
Contraindications
Maya Abdominal Massage is not recommended under certain conditions.
Please consult with your practitioner if you have any questions.
-
During active menstruation
-
IUD (intra-uterine device for contraception) is present
-
Immediately after abdominal surgery
-
Active infection or cancer present in pelvic area, or
while undergoing active treatment of chemotherapy
- During
the first trimester (19 weeks) of pregnancy
-
Hiatal Hernia (gentle massage required)
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