MASAJE DIGESTIVO INFANTIL

Digestive massage consists of a series of techniques focused on releasing visceral tension in young children and facilitating bowel movements. It is especially useful for infant colic (or gas colic) and constipation. It can also be beneficial for children with gastroesophageal reflux, not so much because it directly helps, but because it soothes and calms. In our practice, physiotherapists and osteopaths use many different techniques than those shown in this video. However, I wanted to combine the easiest ones for parents and professionals to perform at home. It is recommended to do the massage twice a day; morning and evening would be ideal. The best time is when the child is calm and not hungry. If you make it a routine, they will also come to accept it and will become more receptive to the techniques. The pressure is real; I mean, it's not just gentle caresses. As your fingers move over the tissue, you should feel it gradually soften. Often, especially with babies who are colic or very irritable, you'll need to slow down considerably until you notice the tension easing. I'm sure you can all be great at gently "pulsing" your little ones' tummies!