The massage therapy is the rubbing and kneading of muscles and
joints of the body with the hands especially to relieve tension or pain. There
are many ways in which massage helps the body. This piece is to show some tips for
a good back massage.
Performing any therapeutic and advanced back massage can require
plenty of professional training. However, a relaxing and efficient massage can
still be given to anyone without proper training. There are a few basic
techniques of massage that can help you a lot to give a great massage. Given
below are some important tips for giving a great back massage.
Choose an appropriate and comfortable location
Using a massage table can give you the best access to anybody's back. It is
also built for a great level of comfort and provides a proper alignment for
your spine. There are however a few alternatives you can look at in case there
is no table available. For example, you can try using the floor, a bed or a
couch.
Pour the massage oil
on your palms
You need to start by using one teaspoon and this is roughly the size of a
quarter. You can also rub it between your hands before actually applying it to
a person. There are certain good oils to use like grape seed oil, coconut oil,
almond oil and jojoba oil.
Spread the oil around
The technique of spreading the oil around is called as effleurage and this
means light friction. You can use gliding movements in long or sometimes even
strokes. Also use your whole hands and start the massage by moving them upward.
Use a Petrissage
technique
A Petrissage technique is a one that uses a short ad circular stroke by
applying more pressure when compared to effleurage. You can also think of this
as a technique of kneading that can use pressing as well as rolling in order to
enhance a deeper level of circulation. This technique can also use the
fingertips, palm and knuckles.
You can also use the
technique of muscle lifting
In order to perform this, you can close your fingers and also hold out the
thumb. You need to apply all he pressure in a lifting motion and twisting
manner. Also keep alternating your hands in a movement that can be described as
a windshield wiper.
Apply
good quality twists
This means that you need to come back and around to the side of the person.
Also reach around the far hip with the help of one hand that rests on your
nearer hip. With the help of a fluid motion, you can also pull one hand towards
you while pushing the other hand away.
A back massage is a fun and a special gift to give someone so dear. But you
need to know the basic techniques of how to do it before you make an attempt
However, there are professionals who could help out at a fee..
Massage has proved to be a good way of relaxing the body. If you would need a
professional massage & aerobics instructor for home & group services
kindly call +234-802-339-0478 or send e-mail to oluwabusolaabel@gmail.com.
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