How to relieve tension in the back: a technique taught by my friend the massage therapist!

To make high-quality body massages, not have to be a professional massage therapist. Just need to master the basic technique, which will allow to perform the procedure and not to harm the health of the patient. This massage will take about 30-40 minutes.

During the procedure, great attention should be paid to problem areas, providing them a little more time. Perform the massage in the same sequence listed in the article, then the result would benefit the most.

Massage technique at home

1. The feet and calves of the legs
   Start relaxing treatment with your feet: using your thumbs, gently stretch the area. The movement should be slightly pressing, but without fanaticism, otherwise you may harm your health. It is necessary to pay great attention to the toes: lightly pull each finger individually. This procedure will help to relieve stress. Mash calves of the legs as shown in the picture. Work our way up to the thigh, carefully rubbing the skin.
   
   
   
   
   
2. Loin
   This area is large enough, so started doing the kneading massage of the buttocks. Using stroking movements and "wringing" prepare the loins to the intense massage. Thoroughly mash with ridges fists, the muscles of the back, ending the procedure by shaking and stroking.
   
   
   
3. Blades
   To massage the shoulder blades should move after the massage paravertebral muscles fully completed. Start the procedure with the rubbing of the skin with the pads of four fingers put together. Massage soft tissue, avoiding the area of joints. Pay special attention to the depressions between the clavicle and the processes of the scapula.
   
   
   
4. Neck and shoulders
   This trick will help to relieve tension in shoulder joints: ask the partner to unclench and clench his fists several times in a row. Then mash each shoulder, gently umina thumbs into the muscles. Pumping movements of the hands held a few times on the back of the neck. Clenching his hand into a fist, take a few rubbing motions on the posterolateral surface of the neck.
   
   
   
   
   
5. Head
   Widely spread your fingers and hold your thumbs on the forehead of the partner. Other fingers to perform massage movements on the surface of the head. Then use your fingertips to do the tapping and finish the head massage stroking.
   
   
   

Give a loved one an unforgettable experience — take a relaxing massage! This procedure will allow you to relieve stress and lift your spirits after a hard day.

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