Massage for a child is an effective method for treating many diseases and a method of prevention. Massage well strengthens muscles and immunity of the child, promotes a set of weight and general development. Prophylactic massage is based on gentle and affectionate touches and strokes, improves the child's mood, gives strength and helps to relax and calm down.
The effect of massage on the body
- increases the strength of muscles, reduces the increased tone;
- has a tonic effect on the nervous system;
- improves the elasticity of tissues;
- accelerates the movement of blood and dilates the small vessels.
Contraindications for massage
- extensive manifestations of exudative diathesis;
- irritation and skin damage;
- fungal and infectious diseases of nails and skin;
- pyoderma, purulent processes of any localization;
- blood diseases, bleeding;
- acute inflammatory processes.
We need to prepare the children for school, because the child's musculoskeletal apparatus will be given an unusual and colossal load. And you need to prevent the musculoskeletal system in a preschooler or a first-grader. A good way is to massage. Methods of massage need to master the mother.
How to make a massage for your child?
To the first class could adapt to the school conditions, you can massage the child. It is a sedative before going to sleep or after physical exertion. Your child comes home, has lunch, but before you sit down for lessons, we will do a massage session. For this, the child is placed face down on a couch or sofa, undressed to the waistband.
- We stroke the child's back up and down along the spine. So repeat 15 times.
- Gently with three fingers collar zone. We move from the shoulders in the direction of the neck.
- Bones of the fingers will walk along his ribs. Then I'll use the circular movement of the spine, moving from neck to waist.
- With light palms, a little pat on the back, we will walk along the back of the child.
- Finish the procedure with easy strokes.
After the massage the child should lie down for a few minutes, making deep exhalations and breathing. After that, your child may well begin to perform the given lessons.