Use of the collar zone massage
This area of the human body is immobile, so when there is excessive tension, stagnation occurs. This leads to headaches, painful sensations in the back and neck.Massage of the collar zone is effective invegetative-vascular dystoniaPhoto: Getty In children, congestion in the collar zone leads to more serious consequences, such as scoliosis. Massage is a preventative measure for posture disorders. Indications for this procedure:
- fatigue;
- muscular overstrain in the shoulder area and the collar zone;
- headache;
- high blood pressure;
- torticollis;
- scoliosis;
- neurasthenia;
- osteochondrosis.
Massage has a good effect on the endocrine system. As a result, the hormonal background is normalized.
How to Properly Give a Relaxing Massage to a Child at Home
This procedure is permitted for the smallest childrenfor babies, from 7 weeks. In the first month, you can stroke the collar area. When the baby is six months old, after stroking, you should move on to rubbing. The massage rules are as follows:
- do not touch the spine;
- Trapezoid muscles are stroked from top to bottom;
- provide a calm and comfortable environment for the baby to relax;
- conveniently place the crumb, it should sit on a chair or lie on your stomach.
The massage lasts 15-30 minutes, the course is 10-20 sessions. To consolidate the result, it is worth repeating the procedure in 1-2 months.
How to massage the collar zone
The procedure is simple, so even a non-professional can do it. Massage technique:
If severe pain occurs,the pressure force must be reduced. In case of scoliosis or other spinal curvatures, massage should be performed by a specialist. Without special skills, you can only worsen problems with the musculoskeletal system.