Moms and dads, grandparents sometimes ask: "Why massage such a small child?". Adults can express their opinion about the effectiveness and sensations of the effects of procedures, in contrast to infants. Let's look at this issue and start with the effect of massage on the body.
- Nervous system. There is a stimulation of the development of the brain, due to the impulses transmitted through the nerve pathways from the skin. Improves the ability to coordinate their actions and control the work of the body.
- Circulatory system. At the site of exposure, blood flow is accelerated and the supply of blood to cells and tissues increases, more nutrients are supplied to them.
- Lymphatic system. Improves lymph flow, accelerates the excretion of metabolic products.
Depending on the techniques used, the tone of different muscle groups is increased or decreased, coming back to normal.
Usually the massage is combined with gymnastics. Consider the importance of general strengthening procedures in 5 age groups for children under 1 year.
- At the age of 1-3 months, the work is aimed at relaxing the flexor muscles of the arms and legs. We train the ability to hold and rotate the head, lying on the stomach. During this period, massage is done in the presence of violations requiring urgent correction. The sooner you start, the better the result.
- In 3-4 months we continue to normalize the muscle tone of the extremities, we help to learn coups from the back to the abdomen, to hold the toy correctly and firmly. Kids are already very active, you should not leave them unattended.
- In 4-6 months we strengthen the handles, legs and muscles of the back for mastering the posture on all fours, the beginning of crawling. We help to learn how to turn from belly to back. We are not in a hurry to plant, especially in soft pillows, in order to protect the spine from distortions, we need a firm support for the position of the floor.
- In 6-9 months we prepare the baby for crawling from the position on all fours, sitting with a straight back. Massing pens, palms and fingers for mastering various movements and manipulations with toys. We develop coordination. Specially put on the legs do not rush to avoid the wrong installation of the foot, x-and o-shaped deformation.
- In 9-12 months we help to stand on the legs and prepare for the first steps. We learn to climb over toys, climb up.
Generally reinforcing courses can be conducted by mothers, after a little training. Mom's hands give tenderness and love to the child, the procedure is conducted in a cozy home environment, at a time convenient for the child. But if you need medical methods, for example, with congenital muscular tortuosity, clubfoot, hip dysplasia, asymmetry of muscle tone, you will need the help of a doctor or nurse specializing in pediatrics.
At the right approach the child will like massage, if not from the first, then from the second time necessarily. The child is given attention, he feels that he is better coordinating the movements, becomes stronger, toys and books are being used to establish contact. Children are happy to communicate and have fun, and tears are inappropriate during the session, stress is remembered for a long time. For the comfort of a child, it is necessary to feed at least 40 minutes before the massage. The room should be warm for taking air baths.
Massage and gymnastics perfectly complement lessons on the ball (fitball), developing coordination and popular with children. The main thing is to do everything smoothly and increase the load gradually. Successful and joyful to you procedures!