Massage helps relieve fatigue, stress, and various diseases that are caused by a crazy rhythm of modern life. It is a universal means of therapy, which is suitable for older people and very young children.
Massage is not only limited to the physical effect of stimulating parts of the body. He also has a psychological impact. A well-executed massage is not only treats many ailments, improves blood circulation, relaxes and tones the muscles or transmits energy, and improves mood.
There are four basic massage techniques: percussion (tapping), kneading, pressure (squeezing) and rubbing.
Percussion is used for people who are busy with sedentary work, move a little, do not engage in physical exercise. During its execution must conduct short edge of his hand and lightly tapping the muscles. When this occurs the stimulation of that enhances capillary vessels, restoring cardiac tone. If you do not exercise, you should regularly perform percussion, otherwise immobilized muscles plunge into "hibernation" and have difficulty with their elasticity.
Kneading is done with fingertips when you click on certain points. It is done with different amplitudes, the increasing strength of pressing, then gradually decreasing. Thus there is a warm-up muscles, and it is a sign of the end of the massage.
But the grinding is carried out fully across the palm. The selected area is alternately massaged his hands with a constant force.
Pressure technique is very useful in cases of the pain in a certain area. It contributes to the rapid removal of pain relief and state. To correctly perform it, you must press with fingertips or knuckles on sore muscles, while focusing on the big toe. This allows you to control the force pressing. You can also compress the sore muscles for 5-7 seconds and then gently let go.
On the basis of these techniques are having many varieties of massage: Oriental, Swedish, sensual, aromatic oils, self-massage. Each has its own specifics and has a positive result on the body.