- - Simplicity of execution;
- - can be carried out in different settings;
- - You can use a different technique;
- - The time of the massage can be varied, depending on the state of health;
Self-massage can be used both in the air and indoors. Carrying out massage in the air promotes better relaxation of the body. The initial position and techniques of independent massage are determined by the conditions of its holding. When doing massage, it is important to follow the main rules of the massage therapist. All movements should be done in the direction of movement of lymph to nearby lymph nodes. Lymph nodes can not be massaged. It is important for self-massage to choose a comfortable position, in which there is almost complete relaxation of the massaged muscles. Self-massage techniques are conducted in the same sequence as with a massage.
Self-massage neck
Now consider how to properly do neck massage.
The neck should be taken care of in 26-28 years. If you regularly massage your neck, you can maintain the elasticity of the neck skin before the appearance of age-related changes. Neck muscles should be massaged not only to keep the skin elastic and avoid wrinkles, but also to relieve mental and physical fatigue.
Choosing a convenient position (standing or sitting), you can proceed to massage. One or both hands begin to stroke the back of the neck. Firmly pressing his hands, moving them from the hairline down towards the shoulder joints. You need to repeat 5-6 times.
Then we proceed to kneading. Using finger pads (unlike) we press the muscle against the bone and simultaneously move it to the little finger. The kneading starts moving down from the back of the head to the shoulder blades 4-5 times from each side. Then do 3-4 strokes and again spend kneading.
Then they start stroking the shoulder from the ear towards the shoulder joint (repeat 3-4 times). Then do a squeezing and a tongue-type kneading (repeat 3-4 times). Taking a muscle with pads of fingers, knead it with a shift in the direction of the little finger. Usually the left side of the neck is kneaded with the right hand and vice versa.
Rubbing is done along the occipital bone along the neck from top to bottom from the hairline to the back. Finish the massage of the back of the neck all the same there by stroking.
When massage the front of the neck do stroking done with two hands, alternately moving them from the jaw (chin) down to the chest. In this case, you need to make sure that the skin does not stretch. After this, the sternum-clavicular-mastoid muscle is kneaded. To do this, the pads of the fingers are caused by circular kneading from the earlobe. Mashing should be alternated with strokes. Exercise should be repeated 4-5 times.
For those who have a double chin, a chin massage is simply necessary. In this massage, such techniques are used:
- Stroking the outside of the hands from the midline to the side, each hand on its side (repeat 4-5 times), and the outer part of the brush from the top of the chin down to the throat;
- Kneading with the outside of the brush. Fingers are pressed to the chin and with the help of circular movements shift the skin in one direction, then in the other (repeat 4-5 times);
- Fingering the outer side of the fingers, simultaneously four (both hands) or each finger alternately. The fingers should be relaxed. Finish the massage by stroking.