Is it okay to do shoulder and head massage at 13 weeks?

Hi! I am currently 13 weeks and have been experiencing shoulder and neck pain. I would really like to go for a massage but I know alot of places will not massage pregnant women till much later. But the pain is making me uncomfortable and I also know salonpas is not encouraged. Any tips to overcome this? Is it true massage is not allowed? Thank you

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I put microwave-heated rice-filled fabric packs on my shoulders, neck, upper back to soothe my pains. even the worst pains fade off after 3 days of using this method. Just avoid lower back or tummy so as to not heat up fetus).

2y ago

Thank you for this suggestion, will try this!