Preventative Massage

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Preventive massage

You need to start the massage from the head, gradually moving down to the feet. It should first be done on the back of the body. The techniques must be repeated in a certain sequence, regardless of which part of the body is being massaged.

Back
You should always start a back massage from the back, as most people feel significant relief after a back massage. The person being massaged should lie on his stomach, his arms should be placed along his body, his head should be turned to the side. If necessary, you can place cushions of soft material under the upper chest and ankle joints.

The massage therapist should position himself behind the head of the person being massaged. Before starting the procedure, massage oil or gel should be applied to the area of ​​the body that will be massaged.

Stroking
Place your hands on your upper back and lower them slowly along the spine; at the next stage, you need to move your hands to your shoulders along the side surfaces. This technique must be repeated until the oil is evenly distributed over the back. After this, you need to start massaging the shoulders, with the shoulder opposite to the turn of the head being massaged first.

Kneading the muscles of the scapula
It is necessary to alternately squeeze individual areas of the muscle around the shoulder blade with each hand. In this case, the movements should be circular.

Massaging the base of the neck with your thumb
Using your thumb, you should massage the muscle triangle formed by the base of the neck and the upper part of the shoulder blade. The movements should be soft, but strong enough. The massage should be done until the feeling of tension completely disappears. It is necessary to ensure that the person being massaged does not experience any discomfort or pain.

Massage with thumbs along the spine
Using short, strong movements, you need to press on points along the spine, moving from the base of the neck down. Do uh