Massage in the bath: health and longevity

For many people, the bathhouse is a place of renewal and healing. Massage in the bathhouse has a special meaning. After a steam bath and quilting with a broom, massage treatments are 2 times more effective. It is no coincidence that many people go to the bathhouse after a hard day of work to restore their strength and relieve psychological stress. For a long time, the bath was considered one of the best ways to improve health and was one of the best cures for many diseases.

Currently, the bathhouse has not lost its value and is still very popular.

The benefits of baths and bath procedures

Recent studies have shown that the bath has therapeutic, preventive and hygienic value. Undoubtedly, bath procedures have a particular benefit and positive effect on the central nervous system. Also, the beneficial effect is aimed at the neuromuscular system, central and peripheral parts of the blood circulation, skin and other organs. During bath procedures, the skin is freed from keratinized skin particles, the performance of the sebaceous and sweat glands improves, the skin vessels dilate, and the skin after such a session becomes firmer and more elastic.

Positive aspects in cosmetology were also noticed. Cosmetologists claim that a bath can replace dozens of cosmetic procedures for a woman. After visiting the bathhouse, the skin becomes pink, fine wrinkles are smoothed out, and the skin acquires a healthy color. In the bathhouse, profuse sweating occurs, so toxins, end products of decay, which can have a detrimental effect on health, are removed from the body.

Metabolism improves in the bath. Normalization of metabolism leads to the elimination of rheumatic diseases, acute radiculitis and various colds. Scientists have proven that under the influence of bath procedures muscle endurance and strength of tired muscles are restored. Thus, the bath is very useful for people engaged in physical and mental work, leading a sedentary lifestyle and those who suffer from edema.

Very good for a sedentary lifestyle

Execution Features

A massage procedure in a bath should cause a very pleasant, warm and relaxed feeling. If any technique causes you pain, please notify your massage therapist immediately. The massage therapist will replace this technique or reduce the intensity and strength of the impact. To ensure that your hands glide well and movements are performed smoothly and efficiently, massage oil is used. In the bath, oil can be replaced with soap.

As a rule, before you start performing a massage in a bathhouse, you need to visit the steam room. This will prepare the muscles and ligaments for further actions. The massage is performed for 10-15 minutes. The general procedure is quite gentle. Do not shake the limbs, this can lead to dislocations.

Techniques and techniques

To carry out the procedure, you need to take the most comfortable position - lying down. In this position, the body will be exposed to the same amount of temperature. The load on the cardiovascular system will also be reduced by relaxing all muscles.

Stroking

It is worth starting the procedure with stroking. The massage is performed with a broom. Some perform the massage with bamboo brooms, others with birch brooms, each at their own discretion. Using two brooms, the partner or massage therapist lightly strokes the feet, slowly moving up the calf muscles to the gluteal muscles, then along the back and along the arms along the torso.

Moving in the opposite direction. Movement is produced only by the pelvis. Next, you need to lift the brooms and place them on your lower back for 2-3 seconds.

Whiplash

The next movement is whipping. A light “stroke-like” whipping is performed on the back, and then on the lower back, buttocks, thighs, calf muscles and feet. This technique is performed within 1 minute. After this you need to perform a quick stroking.

Then you need to roll over onto your back and lightly whip the chest, arms, abdomen, thighs, and feet. All techniques are carried out in the same sequence as lying on your stomach.

Broom compress

The next technique is called whipping with a broom compress. A broom compress is performed from the back to do this, you need to lift the broom, grab a little hot air and lightly whip it 2-3 times. Then you need to press the brooms to your back for 2-3 seconds. Having finished with the back area, the same techniques are performed on the lower back, hips, buttocks, legs, and feet.

A broom compress warms up the necessary part of the body well

Self-massage

If it is not possible for someone to massage you, you can perform self-massage without any problems. It is very useful and no less effective. It should be performed after visiting the steam room. Under no circumstances should you cool down.

Self-massage should begin with intense stroking of the thighs, slowly turning into intense squeezing with both hands. Having completed the squeezing, we move on to kneading. Circular and linear kneading is performed. Self-massage of this area ends with light shaking and stroking.

Let's move on to rubbing the knee joint. To do this, we use the bases of both palms. Rubbing is performed carefully in all directions. The second thigh and knee joint are massaged in the same way.

Next we massage the shin. To do this, the techniques of stroking, kneading and squeezing with the edge of the palm are performed. Finish the massage of this area with vigorous stroking.

Performing a massage of the legs, feet, instep, sole and heel, all kinds of rubbing are performed.

Let's move on to breast massage. To do this, you need to perform light stroking, and then start rubbing in the area of ​​the sternum and intercostal spaces. In turn, the pectoralis major muscle is massaged with the pads of four fingers. The procedure should be completed with light stroking.

Hand massage is performed by massaging the shoulder girdle, smoothly moving to the elbow joint, forearm and hand. The massage technique for this area is identical to that described above. Everything is done in the same sequence.

When performing self-massage, it is not at all necessary to use all the techniques presented. The choice of technique depends on which part of the body the technique will be performed on. The total time of a massage in a bathhouse should not exceed 15 minutes. Each technique must be performed 2 times. All techniques are performed slowly, in a rhythmic manner.

Of course, there is a lot more that can be said about the benefits of bath massage it’s impossible to list them all. But, you still need to have basic self-control during the procedure. If for no apparent reason you have headaches, dizziness, lethargy, irritability, it means you are not performing the procedure correctly or your physical condition does not allow you to take advantage of it. If after visiting the bathhouse you are in a great mood, sound sleep and good spirits, then the bathhouse has done you good, continue in the same spirit.