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Stretching for two: How FST Supports Pregnancy and Recovery

What Is Fascial Stretch Therapy?

FST is a manual technique that targets the fascia—the continuous connective tissue network that envelops muscles, nerves, and organs. Through controlled, assisted stretching, FST promotes positive changes in the fascia and enhances the body’s parasympathetic response—the “rest and digest” mode essential for recovery and well-being.

Each session uses gentle traction and rhythmic oscillation to decompress joints and reduce neural tension, improving range of motion without overstretching delicate tissues.

During Pregnancy

As pregnancy progresses, your body’s biomechanics naturally shift—your posture changes, your center of gravity moves, and the hormone relaxin softens ligaments to prepare for birth. These changes can leave you feeling unstable, tight, or in pain.

FST helps restore balance by addressing tension and compensations that develop as your baby grows.

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