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Q: "I am pregnant and am looking for pain relief. Will Rossiter help me?"
A: Rossiter can be helpful to you during pregnancy under certain circumstances.
1) There are several observed or identified potential benefits to receiving fascial release with Rossiter during pregnancy.
Reduced muscular tension, especially in the lower back, upper back, shoulders, neck and head
Reduced stress on weight-bearing joints
Enhanced body awareness for better posture and less discomfort
Hormone Regulation - Increased levels of the "feel-good" hormones serotonin and dopamine, decreased levels of cortisol, (an indicator of stress), and an overall improvement in mood
Improved circulation of blood and lymph to reduce swelling and edema
Reduced sciatic nerve pain
2) You may receive Rossiter if you can answer YES to everything on this checklist.
I have not experienced any the complications or conditions listed below which would make it unwise to receive Rossiter;
I am experiencing a Low Risk Pregnancy;
I am receiving medical care including regular check ups throughout my pregnancy.
3) We do not recommend you receive Rossiter if you are currently experiencing any of the following complications or conditions.
First trimester due to increased risk of miscarriage
High risk pregnancy
Bloody discharge
Continual abdominal pains
Sudden gush or leakage of amniotic fluid
Sudden, rapid weight gain
Increased blood pressure
Protein or sugar in urine
Severe back pain that does not subside with change in position
Visual disturbances
Severe nausea and/or vomiting (cannot keep anything down)
Severe headaches
Excessive hunger and thirst
Increased urination in the second trimester
Fever
Diarrhea
Excessive swelling in arms or legs
Decrease in fetal movement over a 24-hour period