How to massage the neck area

How to massage the neck area
 One of the varieties of Thai massage, part of it is a neck massage - back of the head, neck and shoulders that are most often exposed to swelling, salt deposits and connective tissue dysfunction. This is due to a sedentary lifestyle and many hours sitting at the computer. This massage is particularly indicated for those who suffer from osteochondrosis, scoliosis, is experiencing problems with pressure. To massage the neck area and can be at home.

Neck massage produced by the contraction-stretching muscles located in the neck. Place the patient on his stomach and start to massage it with gentle pumping movements from the neck to the nadplechmyam, along the side and back of the neck. Then pat light pressure on the surface of the body from the neck to the shoulder girdle shoulder joints. Another five or six times, repeat strokes.

Rub the back of the neck with your fingertips. They have to move spiral movements with light pressure progressively. Shoulder girdle in the sides of the shoulder joints rub separately. Each reception side perform 8-10 seconds.

Mash the shoulder girdle region, on each side. On the side of the neck skin grab a fold, pull it and mash S-shaped movements, gradually shifting to the shoulder joint. Repeat kneading several times for each side.

Hold the back of the head with one hand, the second do the stretching movements of the shoulder muscles, gently pressing and holding them with your thumb from the neck to the shoulder girdle. At the end of the movement of the hands, hold for 3-4 seconds.
Repeat 3-5 times stretching muscles and massage treatments complete the pumping movements.

During the massage treatments in the cervical area, the patient may experience pain, it is normal and not an indication for termination of the procedure.

The techniques described in this paper can be used in home use and for massaging the baby. More lengthy and complex massage, which is required in severe cases, it is advisable to entrust a professional masseur.

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