Massage makes the skin supple by improving the blood circulation in it, increases resistance to temperature, improves the contractility of the muscles and mobility of the ligamentous apparatus. Regular massaging facilitates the work of the heart, trains the cardiovascular system, improves blood circulation and metabolism.
Massage starts in sequence and in the course of the lymphatic system - upwards. Depending on your needs, you can use one of the methods of massage: stroking, rubbing, kneading, effleurage (chopped), vibration.
Self-massage can be performed independent stroking the individual parts of the body in order to restore their function. This massage is a circular abdominal massage.
Hygienic massage prevents the accumulation of salts, retains shape. It can be done in the form of self-massage shower or bath (stretching arms, legs, stroking the belly).
Facial massage is used for face and is hygienic, medical and plastic. The best time for this massage is 1 hour before bedtime. After hygiene procedures on the face can impose hot compress (1-2 min) and, brushing her fingertips oil or cream to make Tapping finger movements from the middle of the forehead to the temples, down the bridge of the nose to the sides of the nose, on the corners of the mouth to the cheeks, on the chin down.
Rehabilitation massage is aimed at restoring lost limbs functional ability (after surgery, sprains). The same type of massage is used for lung disease combined canned, percussion (improves breathing) and warming massage.
Sports massage can be used to warm up the muscles (prelaunch) and to eliminate stress and fatigue (recovery).
Segmental-reflex massage acts through pressure on the skin at specific locations in order to response to stimulation of the body. This type of massage include: connective tissue, segmental, pressure point, Shiatsu and Chinese massage.
For massage has its contraindications:
- Inflammatory diseases in the acute stage
- Malignant neoplasms
- Inflammation of the lymph nodes
- Varicose veins, aneurysms
- Inflammation of the skin
When the massage should follow the necessary requirements. Massage is done in the armpits, groin, in the course of the lymph nodes and breast cancer.