In what cases is health therapeutic massage prescribed?

Therapeutic massage has proven itself asthe most effective and safe method of treating many infant diseases. However, you should not perform the procedure without a pediatrician's prescription. After all, it is not useful for every baby.wellness massageChildren's health massage helps to cope with many diseases. Photo: Getty Children's health massage sessions are prescribed in the following cases:

  • rickets;
  • mixing of the vertebrae of the neck;
  • hypotrophy;
  • delays in development;
  • clubfoot;
  • curving legs;
  • increased intracranial pressure;
  • diseases of respiratory organs, for example, bronchitis, pneumonia;
  • umbilical hernia.

It is worth noting once again that therapeutic massage is notshould be carried out on healthy infants. For children without pathologies and with normal development, it is enough to carry out health procedures. If treatment sessions are prescribed, then only a specialist with extensive experience can perform them.

Basic rules of the children's wellness massage

This massage technique is quite simple, andYou can perform the procedures yourself at home. The main thing is to ask the pediatrician what exercises are appropriate for the baby's age. The best movements for the session are considered to be soft stroking, light kneading and rubbing. Before starting the session, you need to learn about the basic rules:

  • Never massage a sick child.
  • Do not perform the procedure before 2 hours after eating.
  • Massage should be done in a bright, ventilated and clean room.
  • Morning is the best time for a massage.
  • During the procedure, communicate with the child. Sing songs, talk, then the kid will perceive the session as an exciting game.
  • To soften the baby's skin, use baby oil or cream.
  • All movements must be carried out without any pressure.
  • The child should not have any painful sensations.
  • Begin and end the session with simple strokes.
  • Massage movements should be conducted towards the joints, and not from them.

Wellness massage is an excellenta means of improving the baby's condition. It is better to use this method together with morning exercises. If you conduct a session before bedtime, then do only relaxing exercises. In this case, the baby will sleep well.

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