The Basics Of Giving A Great, Soothing Massage

Would you like to give your massage techniques a big boost of improvement? You may be surprised to learn of the many advancements in the technique in recent years. If not, taking time to learn a bit more is warranted. You may be amazed at how a few simple massage techniques can improve the massages you give.

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One simple way to give a massage is to use a "raking" technique. This is done by spreading your fingers and using your fingertips. Start in the shoulder area then move your fingers in a raking motion down the back. Make sure the fingers move along the spine not on top of the spine. While one hand moves up move the other one down in alternating motion.

 

Ease your aching feet! Your feet are under pressure all day long and are often ignored when it comes to a healing massage. Massage your toes, gently stretching them out until they feel relaxed. Use your thumbs to put pressure on the sole of your foot, slowly moving from the toes to the heel. For feet that are particularly achy you can apply more pressure by kneading the sole with your knuckles. Finally, treat your tired feet with a rich moisturizer.

 

A popular back massage you can try out on someone is called a "Raking Massage". With this technique, you spread your fingers apart and use your tips to give the massage. Begin in the shoulder area and work your way down the back using a raking motion. Then, you move your fingers down the spine without actually touching it. Move one hand down as the other hand moves up.

 

Neuromuscular therapy, often referred to as trigger-point therapy, uses various trigger points on the body to help relax and relieve stress. These points are knots or lumps in the muscle that are irritated. These areas hurt considerably and can make pain spread elsewhere in the body. The applied pressure relaxes the muscles and relieves the pain.

 

If you tend to have a lot of tension in your muscles, but you don't like a rigorous massage, hot stone massage might be your best choice. The stones, which are smooth, are made warm and then placed onto specific areas of the body. This warms the muscles and tissues, releasing tension and pent-up energy.

 

When you go for a massage, tell the therapist about your trouble spots. The main goal of getting a massage is for muscles to relax, especially in the areas where they feel tightest. Your therapist won't know if you need more help in one area than another unless you tell them.

 

What should one use for a self-massage? Whatever you can use! If you're massaging a knot out of your thigh, why not use your elbow? Is your neck sore? Fingers will do, but you can also buy a massaging neck roller. Try out different items and body parts and see what works for you.

 

Would you be interested in improving your massage techniques? You may, but you also need to use what you've learned. Keep adding improvements to your technique, and let your hands do what they do best.