Massage is a very important general health treatmenta procedure that has a beneficial effect on the entire human body. It helps improve blood circulation, lymph flow and metabolism, as well as increase the overall tone of the body. Massage is also effective in the fight against excess weight, cellulite and salt deposits. It is used to treat many diseases, accelerate recovery processes and improve skin condition. In addition to the physical impact, the psychological effect is also important. A positive effect on a person's mood and condition, increased performance, "charge" with additional energy, … However, massage can have more than just a tonic effect. It perfectly relaxes and soothes both the muscles of the body and the mind: relieves tension and fatigue, helps overcome insomnia, and normalizes sleep. After a massage session, many feel reborn. And this is not surprising, because almost any type of massage has several effects at once on different levels. Thus, the effect on the skin consists of cleansing it of keratinized particles and other impurities, increasing tone and elasticity, improving metabolism and blood flow, and saturating it with oxygen. The skin becomes smooth, its color is normalized.

What is the therapeutic benefit of a massage?

The effect on the musculoskeletal system consists ofin increasing muscle elasticity, improving blood supply and saturation of body tissues with oxygen, relieving fatigue and returning working capacity. Massage improves blood supply to joints and relieves painful sensations after injuries. It is also very beneficial for the peripheral nervous system. Conductivity improves and sensitivity of nerve endings increases. This strengthens the connection between the brain and muscles, organs and the circulatory system. There are a large number of types and techniques that are used both for preventive and health purposes, and for treatment in various branches of medicine. Today, massage is also actively used for cosmetic purposes.

Classic neck massage, which you can do yourself

To begin with, let's look at this type of massageimportant area of ​​our body such as the neck. This area experiences a lot of stress during the working day, so most often in the evening you feel discomfort. This is especially true for those of us who lead a predominantly sedentary lifestyle and spend most of the time at the computer. The neck is one of the favorite places for osteochondrosis. Therefore, its massage not only helps to relieve fatigue and tension. It is also effective for headaches, dizziness and migraines. And, in addition, this remedy has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, making it more elastic and prolonging youth. To perform the procedure, you often need an assistant, but if you do not have one, then you can cope with the neck massage yourself. Special creams or oils that have a warming effect and soften the skin will help you facilitate the process and enhance the effect. There are five main types of movements in neck massage: stroking, rubbing, kneading, vibration and tapping.

The most common movement is stroking. Any massage begins and ends with it. It promotes blood flow to the skin and muscles.

Rubbing is a more active movement, the purpose of which is to expand the blood vessels.

Kneading is the act of squeezing the skin with your fingertips to improve the circulation of lymph and blood.

One of the very active techniques istapping, which is done with the fingertips and helps warm up the tissues. This movement has a beneficial effect on overall muscle tone and the nervous system.

The strongest movement is vibration. Fast oscillatory movements with the fingers or the edge of the palm. It has a very active effect on the tissues, so it is used at the end of the session.

Before you start massaging your neck, remove your hair so thatthey do not interfere, and sit more comfortably. Lower your chin down a little, clasp your neck with your hands and start stroking from the hairline to the shoulders. After the skin has warmed up, you can move on to the next exercise. Press the pads of your fingers on the neck, making circular movements. Alternate pressing with stroking, which can be done more intensively. Then lightly pinch the skin along the spine. Move to the larynx area, lift your chin up a little and stroke. Move your left hand along the right side of the larynx, and your right hand along the left side. Clasp your neck at the bottom left and right of the larynx with your thumbs and index fingers. Move from the collarbones up to the chin, making circular movements with your fingers. Then go back down. Lightly stroke the neck and repeat the procedure. Do such alternations for 5-10 minutes. You can also massage your neck using a special brush. Lubricate your neck and décolleté area with cream and start making circular movements with the brush from the décolleté area, gradually moving up the side of your neck. Gradually move to the front of your neck, and then massage the back, going down almost to your shoulder blades. The duration of this procedure is 5-10 minutes.

How to do neck massage to another person?

Now let's look at some techniques to do with a partner. We describe the actions of the person doing the massage.

Turn your head to the right, putting it on your palm. With your left hand, massage the back of your neck, including the shoulder area and shoulder blade.

Tweak the upper parts of the shoulder with the pinches in front and behind, paying special attention to the base of the neck from behind. This is an important area, since it is here that muscular fatigue accumulates mainly.

Do not tightly clench your hands in fists and massage the upper muscles of your shoulders with your knuckles, making circular motions. Move from the shoulder joint towards the neck.

Draw your palm under your neck and with circular movements of all your fingers massage her left side. Repeat the same for the right side.

Attach the back of the hand to the shoulder and swipe up along the neck. Do 5-10 strokes on each side.

Take the head massaged in the palm of your hand andRaise it, then return to the starting position. Now lift again, slightly pulling on yourself so that the chin is pressed against the chest. This exercise very well trains the back muscles of the neck.

Effective back massage from fatigue

Now let's move from the neck to the back, whichgets tired during the day no less. It is here that tension from physical exertion accumulates, which can cause pain. Back massage helps relieve tension and restore a feeling of lightness. It tones the muscles and forms a muscle corset, which is responsible for correct posture. Remember that back massages should be performed by specialists. However, if you do not have the time or money to go to a massage therapist, there are several techniques that can be used at home. For this, you will need the help of a relative or friend. Remember that you need to start a back massage with stroking, gradually moving on to more intense movements. You cannot press hard in the kidney area. It is also recommended to finish the session with light stroking movements. It is advisable to use cream or oil for massage.

Put your hands on your back: one on your lower back, the other between your shoulder blades. Basing the palms of your hands, start gently rocking the entire body with minimal force.

Place both hands on the waist on the left and right of thethe spine. Begin to do stroking light circular motions, rising along the back. Bend the shoulder blades and return to the waist. Divorce and reduce hands several times. This movement will help distribute the cream or oil all over the back and warm up the muscles.

Start rubbing your back with a wide circularmovements. Start from the waist and go up to your neck. Follow this procedure alternately with your left and right hand, gradually grabbing an increasingly large area. Reaching the shoulders, return back, stroking the sides of the body.

Place your right hand on your spine at the levelthe loins so that the fingers look toward the neck. Place your left hand across the right and do stroking movements, lightly pressing with your hands. Advance along the spine upward.

Place the middle and index fingers of your right hand on either side of your spine. "Stepping" with your fingers, as if walking, move down to your lower back, and then back up again.

Place your palms across your body on your side inthe lower back. Massage the side with pressure, moving to the upper back. Massage the shoulder area and in the same way go down. Repeat this procedure on the other side.

Put your hands on the lower back, slightly liftingfingers. With quick sliding movements, walk up one side of your back and also go down the other. In this case, the palms should move in opposite directions, towards each other. Repeat several times.

Smash the area of ​​the scapula. Put your hands on the shoulder blade and make circular movements with your thumbs, lightly pressing. Force of pressure should be adjusted depending on the sensations. Most often, it is in this area that painful sensations arise during massage due to accumulated stress and fatigue.

Place your hands clasped from wrist to elbow across your back, press lightly and spread your arms to the sides. Repeat the same exercise, placing your hands diagonally.

Press your hands to the waist and counter-move. The effort should be noticeable so that wrinkles appear on the skin. Make several such movements, walk up and down the back.

Put your hands on your shoulders and pound your shoulder girdle and neck muscles with your thumbs.

Squeeze your fists and lightly tap the muscles of your entire back.

Ribs of the hands make small tapping on the whole back up and down along the spine.

Finish with massage strokes. Relaxed hands along the back, making light wave-like movements.

Please remember that all procedures are carried out incomfortable position, the muscles should be relaxed, and the body should not experience discomfort. No actions or movements should cause pain. Any, even the lightest massage, is a fairly strong warming agent. Therefore, after the procedure, it is recommended to stay in a warm place. It has been known since ancient times that neck and back massage is one of the surest ways to cure osteochondrosis. It helps to improve metabolic processes and get rid of pain. In our time, when a sedentary lifestyle cripples the bodies of hundreds of thousands of people, massage is a lifesaver that will help restore strength and health. Try this remedy on yourself. You will notice the effect after the first session. Be healthy and beautiful!

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